News: Culture
Creative New Zealand Strategy charts bold vision for the future of Pacific Arts
A newly released national Pacific Arts Strategy will mean better support for the Pacific Arts community, in recognition of its unique contribution to the cultural landscape of...
Oct 4, 2018
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Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs look to advance opportunities at Lorne conference
Having seeded many Indigenous entrepreneurs across Australia over its 13 year history, the 2018 Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) is to be hosted on Eastern Maar...
Oct 2, 2018
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Bali looks to ban badly behaved temple tourists
Authorities in Bali are looking at banning tourists from posing in bikinis, doing yoga or any other inappropriate behaviour in front of sacred temples after mounting criticism...
Sep 26, 2018
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Early works set commence on HOTA project
The City of Gold Coast has announced that works on the HOTA Gallery and green bridge to Chevron Island are set to start concurrently as part of the next phases of the HOTA...
Sep 17, 2018
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Redfern Park and Oval recognised as a heritage site
Redfern Oval, traditional home of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, has been added on the NSW State Heritage Register. NSW Heritage Minister Gabrielle Upton said the addition of...
Sep 16, 2018
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Adelaide Fringe to add new dimension with focus on Aboriginal storytelling
The 2019 Adelaide Fringe is to add another dimension to the city’s annual festival season with a cultural and visual spectacular of Aboriginal storytelling. Set to run across...
Sep 8, 2018
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Victorian first as traditional landowners take on park management
The Victorian Government has launched an initiative to give traditional owners joint management rights to parks and reserves in the east of the state. The first plan of its type...
Sep 6, 2018
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National Indigenous Tennis Carnival commences in Darwin
The inaugural National Indigenous Tennis Carnival has commenced today at the Darwin International Tennis Centre, officially opened by former world No.1 and 14-time Grand Slam...
Sep 6, 2018
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World Surf League makes commitment to prize money equality
The World Surf League (WSL) has today taken a step forward in promoting equality for women in sport, by committing to paying equal prize money to male and female athletes for...
Sep 5, 2018
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FFA to review policy governing ethnic heritage of clubs
In the wake of recent controversies over some clubs being prevented from dislaying logos and motifs with their ethnic heritage, Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced...
Sep 5, 2018
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Study shows education can change homophobic attitudes in sport
Preliminary analysis of research from Monash University’s Sport Inclusion Project has found that while homophobic language persists at alarming rates in junior rugby union,...
Aug 30, 2018
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Gumbuya World to embark on second and third stage expansions
The Victoria Government has announced that Gumbuya World is to commence stages 2 and 3 of its planned redevelopment project, offering new rides, onsite accommodation and a...
Aug 29, 2018
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Eden Park gets lighting makeover
As part of a long-term partnership with Eden Park, Philips Lighting has installed high quality colour change façade lighting to illuminate the venue’s exterior ETFE structures....
Aug 29, 2018
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Agreement prompts potential World Heritage listing for Burrup Peninsula ancient Aboriginal site
A landmark agreement looking to a World Heritage listing of the Burrup Peninsula's ancient rock art has been signed by the Western Australian Government and the Murujuga...
Aug 29, 2018
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New documentary follows Indigenous Rangers’ journey to Kenya to share knowledge, culture and music with Masai counterparts
A soon-to-be-released documentary, Ranger to Ranger, will follow the journey of acclaimed Indigenous musician Dan Sultan and a group of Indigenous Australian Rangers as they...
Aug 28, 2018
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Creative New Zealand backs study into options for new Dunedin performing arts venue
A plan to fund a major study into options for a performing arts venue in Dunedin is to be backed by Creative New Zealand. Creative New Zealand will provide $120,000 towards a...
Aug 26, 2018
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Auckland prepares to host 2018 AAPPAC Conference
The rising importance of performing arts in the Asia-Pacific region in jobs, economic impact and new venues is to be explored at the annual Conference of the Association of Asia...
Aug 24, 2018
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Value of Australian culture being lost with statistical measurement
The true value of Australian arts and culture is being lost in a current obsession with statistical measurement, metadata and government clichés, say three respected Flinders...
Aug 21, 2018
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Masterplan aims to reposition Jabiru as tourism and regional services hub
The town at the heart of Kakadu National Park has been assured a lifespan beyond its scheduled demolition in 2021, following the release of a $446 million blueprint to transform...
Aug 20, 2018
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Guitar festival opens in Australia’s only UNESCO City of Music
The 2018 Adelaide Guitar Festival has opened, commencing with a sold out concert by Australian legend Tommy Emmanuel and special guest guitarists Pedro Javier Gonzalez and...
Aug 11, 2018
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YMCA NSW launches LGBTI employee staff and advocacy group
YMCA NSW has officially launched its LGBTI employee staff and advocacy group, the Affinity Network, to advocate for and facilitate a culture of inclusion and respect regardless...
Aug 10, 2018
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WAFC recognised at Western Australian sport and recreation industry awards
The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) has been recognised at this year’s Western Australian Sport and Recreation Industry Awards for its Aboriginal Sports Weekend, run...
Aug 8, 2018
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Philanthropic, business and cultural leaders honoured at Creative Partnership Awards
Six exemplary individuals from Australia’s philanthropic, business and arts sectors have been celebrated at the 2018 Creative Partnerships Awards in Sydney. The awards are a...
Aug 7, 2018
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Details announced for 2018 Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference
Initial program details have been released for the 2018 Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC), set to take place in Lorne from 30th October to 1st November. Current...
Aug 6, 2018
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