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Inspirational Evonne Goolagong Cawley helps to launch National Indigenous Tennis Carnival
The inaugural National Indigenous Tennis Carnival has today been officially launched by 14-time Grand Slam champion Evonne Goolagong-Cawley at the new Darwin International...
Jul 29, 2018
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Heritage recognition for Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market has been added to the National Heritage List, recognising the significant place it holds in Australian history. As of last Sunday, City of...
Jul 24, 2018
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Sports Commission acknowledges Indigenous Australians’ contribution to sport
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is this week acknowledging the outstanding contribution Indigenous Australians make to sport with NAIDOC Week celebrations at its...
Jul 9, 2018
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Japanese tourist dies during Uluru climb
A Japanese tourist has died today while climbing Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Northern Territory. The 76-year-old man collapsed while trying to ascend the steepest part of the rock...
Jul 4, 2018
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UNESCO adds 18 sites to World Heritage list
Historic and cultural sites in China, Japan, Korea and Oman are among the 18 new additions inscribed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...
Jul 4, 2018
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Women's community gym fights to stay open
The popular Burn Fitness women's gym in the Sydney suburb of Lakemba is battling to stay open as a result of its landlord, the Australian National Sports Club having terminated...
Jul 3, 2018
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Y Streetball program at North Melbourne Community Centre
Founded just over a year ago, Y Streetball at the at North Melbourne Community Centre has grown into an acclaimed community program for people of all ages and from all walks of...
Jun 29, 2018
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Backlash follows Hobart Mayor’s Dark Mofo threats
Hobart Mayor Ron Christie is under fire for comments he made on ABC Radio that the Dark Mofo festival has become too “unhealthy” for the city’s culture. Mayor Christie suggested...
Jun 22, 2018
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World Cup sees Iranian women allowed to enter stadium
Iranian women have this week been allowed to enter the Azadi Stadium in Tehran for the first time since 1981 to watch the country’s FIFA World Cup match against Spain on giant...
Jun 20, 2018
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Athletes, clubs and organisations recognised for LGBTI inclusion
The NRL, Cricket Victoria and AFL club St. Kilda are among the organisations that have been named as Australia’s highest ranking sporting clubs and codes for LGBTI inclusion at...
Jun 19, 2018
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World's oldest Sumatran orangutan dies at Perth Zoo
The world's oldest Sumatran orangutan, a prolific mother who is estimated to have given birth to 10% of the global population of the species in captivity, has died at the age of...
Jun 19, 2018
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Gymnastics Australia empowering women in Samoa
Having advanced projects to empower women in the Asia-Pacific region over recent years, Gymnastics Australia is this week launching a new Women’s Leadership project in Samoa....
Jun 18, 2018
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Audience Atlas New Zealand report sets out the market for culture
Creative New Zealand has published the latest Audience Atlas New Zealand research to provide indepth information on this country’s market for arts and culture. The companion...
Jun 16, 2018
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Australian Innovative Systems' Elena Gosse acknowledged at National Women in Industry Awards
Elena Gosse, Chief Executive of Brisbane-based Australian Innovative Systems (AIS Water) has been awarded the Industry Advocacy Award in the national 2018 Women in Industry...
Jun 14, 2018
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Perth Festival makes an impact on Western Australia
A new report has confirmed Perth Festival’s significant positive impact on Western Australia’s social, cultural and economic life. The report, by Perth-based international...
Jun 11, 2018
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Report shows gender inequality in Australia’s major dance companies
A newly released report on the gender make-up of Australia’s dance sector has revealed a significant gender gap in programming and leadership at the major dance companies. The...
Jun 7, 2018
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New centre for Heritage and the Arts opened in Hong Kong
A former police headquarters compound in the business heart of Hong Kong has been transformed into a world-class heritage and arts hub in what is the largest heritage...
May 28, 2018
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Creative New Zealand survey shows that 'art makes New Zealand a better place to live’
New Zealanders believe the arts make their communities better places to live and agree they should be a part of everyone’s education. The results are included in Creative New...
May 27, 2018
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San Diego Zoo opens Walkabout Australia attraction with Māori dancers
The San Diego Zoo launched its Walkabout Australia experience on Friday morning (local time) with a bizarre performance featuring a group of Māori dancers. The performance...
May 25, 2018
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New Chief Executive appointed at Northern Territory Department of Tourism and Culture
Simonne Shepherd has been named as the new Chief Executive of the Northern Territory’s Department of Tourism and Culture. Announcing the appointment, Northern Territory Minister...
May 24, 2018
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African wildlife education brought to life at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo has introduced a new program that will see storytellers bring Africa to life through tories, music, song and dance - as well as our favourite books....
May 24, 2018
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Traditional owner appointed as Tjapukai General Manager.
A female Traditional Owner will be at the helm of one of Australia’s oldest Aboriginal tourism businesses following the appointment of Djabugay descendant Shirley Hollingsworth...
May 23, 2018
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South East Asia's Celebrity Fitness introduces special exercise classes through Ramadan
Leading Asian fitness group Celebrity Fitness has introduced a range of special classes so its members can stay active during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The classes, of...
May 19, 2018
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Melbourne’s Festival Hall set to receive heritage protection
Threatened with demolition, Melbourne's Festival Hall could be saved after Heritage Victoria recommended the 100-year-old venue be included on the Victorian Heritage Register....
May 17, 2018
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