News: Culture
Speedo partners with Team Sydney to celebrate evolution, diversity and inclusion
Ahead of the 2018 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, leading swimwear brand Speedo has highlighted its support for diversity and inclusion in sport with the announcement of an...
Feb 27, 2018
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Chief Executives united in pursuit of gender equality in sport
Members of the Male Champions of Change (MCC) Sport have confirmed their shared gender equality priorities for 2018, launched their latest Progress Report and announced that the...
Feb 26, 2018
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City of Darebin hosts transgender-only swim night at the Reservoir Leisure Centre
Darebin City Council has successfully staged a transgender-friendly swim night at the Reservoir Leisure Centre. Held after-hours on Saturday 24th February, the trans-only event...
Feb 26, 2018
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CAIRNS PROGRAM SERVES UP TENNIS PATHWAY FOR INDIGENOUS YOUTH
A program to help young Indigenous tennis players chase their sporting dreams has been launched in Cairns. The Big Serve is a national pilot program facilitated by Cairns...
Feb 18, 2018
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Western Australia’s libraries in line for major overhaul
Western Australia’s public library system is to be overhauled to better meet evolving community needs. A newly released background paper and strategy from the Western Australian...
Feb 15, 2018
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VenuesWest and the Boab Network give children a day to remember
20 children from the remote indigenous community of Mowanjum in Western Australia were recently able to experience the facilities at Perth’s HBF Arena. VenuesWest, owners of HBF...
Feb 13, 2018
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Site of Australian Reptile Park and Old Sydney Town up for sale
A 120 hectare parcel of land on the NSW Central Coast, on which the Australian Reptile Park and former Old Sydney Town attraction are located, is up for sale. While the...
Feb 6, 2018
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Centennial Parklands reveals record visitation as it enters 130th year
New research reveals record visitation to Sydney’s Centennial Parklands with an impressive 55% growth to Centennial Park, Queens Park and Moore Park over the past three-years....
Jan 25, 2018
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Work commences on Western Australia's new museum
Major construction is underway on Western Australia's new museum, with the $428 million project aiming to create a world-class attraction for tourists and locals. Western...
Jan 23, 2018
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Queensland Arts Showcase Program delivery exceeds 200 projects
A Queensland Government fund supporting vibrant arts and cultural experiences has reached a major milestone with more than 200 exciting projects delivered off the back of over...
Jan 22, 2018
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2018 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards Finalists announced by WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has this week announced the 15 Finalists in its 2018 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Selected from entries from around the world and...
Jan 18, 2018
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New career pathway for lifeguards from mixed cultural backgrounds
Collaboration between the YMCA and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has resulted in the training and employment of a group of young multi-cultural lifeguards at City of Greater...
Jan 10, 2018
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Australian University Sport Awards recognise Kicking goals together refugee project
A collaboration between the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the Queensland University of Technology that engages youth students from refugee and migrants backgrounds...
Jan 10, 2018
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Native title plan to maximise tourism opportunities for Gippsland Aboriginal community
New walking tracks, signage, eateries and even accommodation are being considered under an ambitious job creation plan Indigenous Australians in Victoria’s Gippsland. Covering...
Jan 4, 2018
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Australian football continues participation growth in Victoria
Australian football is continuing to win the hearts and minds of Victorians, with more than 461,000 participants in 2017. AFL Victoria’s 2017 census data has revealed a 12%...
Dec 17, 2017
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Arts Industry Council of South Australia launches 40 year cultural policy
In anticipation of a State election next year, the Arts Industry Council of South Australia (AICSA) this week released a creative blueprint for the South Australia’s arts and...
Dec 14, 2017
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PATA to highlight gender equality issues in 2018
In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is to advocate for increased gender equality in the tourism industry in...
Dec 11, 2017
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Johnathan Thurston awarded Human Rights Medal for Deadly Kindies program
Rugby league star Johnathan Thurston has been awarded the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Human Rights Medal for his work in Queensland Indigenous communities. The Test and...
Dec 9, 2017
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ICC Sydney launches innovative legacy program
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has committed to cultivating a powerful legacy for the events it hosts with the introduction of a unique new multi-streamed...
Dec 1, 2017
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Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom cultural centre opens in Foxton
Dutch and New Zealand culture have been melded and celebrated in a newly opened $8.6 million centre in Foxton. Opened on 18th November with a community festival, entertainment...
Nov 27, 2017
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NRL announces plans for 2018 Festival of Indigenous Rugby League
The second Festival of Indigenous Rugby League will kick off the 2018 rugby league season on 10th February next year, with the NRL announcing a week-long celebration and matches...
Nov 26, 2017
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Sydney Showground to host Sydney Irish Festival in 2018
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and Paul Sergeant Events (PSE) have announced that the inaugural Sydney Irish Festival will be held on 10th and 11th November 2018 at the...
Nov 26, 2017
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UAE fitness educator to deliver first instructor courses for Saudi women
UAE-based fitness education provider Empiric has launched its first training courses for female fitness professionals in Saudi Arabia. The move comes as Saudi Arabia gears up to...
Nov 18, 2017
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AFL launches new respect and responsibility policy
In the wake of a series of incidents, the AFL has launched a newly updated respect and responsibility policy, with all 18 teams to undergo a new education process in the coming...
Nov 17, 2017
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