News: Culture
Swimming Australia launches inclusion framework
Swimming Australia has launched its new inclusion framework and website to promote inclusivity and diversity in Australian pools. The new Inclusive Swimming Framework (ISF) aims...
Nov 30, 2016
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Woodford Folk Festival achieves record early bird ticket sales
With more than 400 acts showcasing across 25 venues during 6 days of the annual Woodford Folk Festival, this year's 31st edition has achieved record early bird ticket sales....
Nov 30, 2016
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Historical funding entitlements of major arts companies are ‘cowardly’
Yaron Lifschitz, Director of fast-moving Brisbane circus troupe Circa, has challenged the major performing arts companies to relinquish their privileged funding status and...
Nov 30, 2016
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Singapore museums attract record 3.7 million visits in 2015
More than 3.7 million people visited Singapore's national museums and heritage institutions last year, a 27% increase over 2014 and a record for the nation’s arts sector. A...
Nov 30, 2016
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New Orange Regional Museum opens beneath massive green roof
The $8 million Orange Regional Museum has been opened to the public revealing a brand new distinctive civic square and public space for the community. The 1,300 metre² Museum...
Nov 26, 2016
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Netball Australia empowering and engaging girls in Sri Lanka
Netball Australia has reported on its recent One Netball Asia program in Sri Lanka, led by former West Coast Fever player and One Netball Ambassador, Josie Janz-Dawson. Held...
Nov 24, 2016
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St Kilda’s Palais Theatre to be restored with original colour scheme
St Kilda’s Palais Theatre will be repainted in its original colour – a sand tone consistent with the building’s 1927 finish – as part of the $20 million restoration of the local...
Nov 24, 2016
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Sea let in as Louvre Abu Dhabi slowly moves towards opening
Flanked by open water on three sides, and with its basement 10 metres below sea level, the development of the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum has presented unique challenge to its...
Nov 23, 2016
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Chinese entertainment venture plans $400 million Gold Coast theme park
A Chinese entertainment company has unveiled plans to develop a $400 million cultural theme park on the Gold Coast. The board of the SongCheng Performing Arts Development...
Nov 22, 2016
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Victorian Government commits $4 million to get women and diverse communities playing sport
Women and young people from culturally diverse communities will be supported to participate in a range of sports through a $4 million Victorian Government initiative. The...
Nov 20, 2016
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Dubai Parks and Resorts opens Bollywood Parks Dubai
Dubai Parks and Resorts has celebrated the opening of Bollywood Parks™ Dubai with a grand opening ceremony featuring live entertainment shows performed by Bollywood artists and...
Nov 20, 2016
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Featherdale Wildlife Park hosts the President of Hungary
Featherdale Wildlife Park welcomed a very special VIP group visit on Friday 11th November, with the visit of the President of Hungary, Janos Ader; First Lady Anita Herczegh,...
Nov 15, 2016
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AFL advised to plan for long term interest in women’s competition
The AFL needs to make sure its new AFL Women's competition can hold onto fans when the "novelty" starts to dwindle after the first few seasons, according to a speaker at the...
Nov 15, 2016
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Investments in China’s theme parks driving Asian tourism
China’s theme park boom has been identified as a major trend for Asia in this year’s edition of the Global Trends Report, with new developments and an emerging middle class...
Nov 14, 2016
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Exhibition celebrates parks’ importance for communities and cultural identity
To celebrate the importance of new parks and open spaces for individuals and communities, a new exhibition has opened at the National Museum of Australia. Developed in the...
Nov 13, 2016
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Swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities provide health and social benefits
A unique study conducted by the Royal Life Saving Society WA has found swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities are positive enablers of community cohesion, improved...
Nov 8, 2016
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Cairns Convention Centre shares a slice of history
Recently reopened after a $13 million refurbishment and celebrating 20 successful years of operation, the Cairns Convention Centre has created a special gift for partners and...
Nov 6, 2016
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Thailand to resume festive and entertainment activities
The Government of Thailand has advised that when the first 30 days of the mourning period for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej have passed on 14th November 2016, restrictions...
Nov 4, 2016
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Thailand Government lifts mourning restrictions for Socceroos World Cup Qualifier
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has been informed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Football Association of Thailand that the Thai Government has lifted...
Nov 2, 2016
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Perth International Arts Festival 2017 program unveiled
More than 700 artists performing in 180 events will converge on Western Australia's capital city next year for the 65th Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF). PIAF Artistic...
Nov 2, 2016
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Old Royal Adelaide Hospital site to become culture and tourism hub
After years of speculation, the South Australian Government has revealed its plans for the redevelopment of the old Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) that include new tourism,...
Nov 1, 2016
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Sydney cultural attractions to introduce evening openings
Four of Sydney's major cultural institutions will be open late on Wednesday evenings from this summer as part of the NSW Government’s push to boost Sydney’s night time economy...
Oct 31, 2016
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QAGOMA and Singapore Art Museum agree long term partnership
The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) and the the Singapore Art Museum have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding that will include opportunities for...
Oct 30, 2016
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Pope tells sports summit that integrity matters more than winning
Pope Francis has told an international sport conference of the importance of preserving the integrity of athletic competition, due to it being vital for fans to be able to trust...
Oct 30, 2016
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