News: Culture
New report shows ‘huge’ gender gap in sporting pay
A new report has found a “huge” gender wage gap exists within sport, despite a concerted push by many global sportswomen to be rewarded equally to their male counterparts. The...
Sep 15, 2016
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Summit to showcase the new era of community engagement
To be held in Sydney on 10th and 11th November, the inaugural Community Engagement Summit is setting out to present what is best about the new era of community engagement,...
Sep 13, 2016
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New Forum to explore inclusion and diversity in sport
A new sporting industry event is expecting to assemble invested people to share ideas, strategies, best practice and explore future approaches and solutions to help sport get...
Sep 12, 2016
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Recreation
New Northern Territory Government cuts tourism department head
Changes to the Northern Territory Public Service, which will see major departments reduced from 23 to 15, have seen the sacking of Tourism NT Chief Executive Tony Mayell. The...
Sep 8, 2016
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Eden Park to host Auckland Eid Day
Eden Park has announced that it is to host the Auckland Eid Day (Eid Adha), a celebration of the major EID holidays observed by Muslims worldwide, on Tuesday 13th September....
Sep 5, 2016
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New conference Championing Women in Sport
The team behind the popular Sport Fan Summit is to present a news conference, Championing Women in Sport, showcasing how women are impacting sport business: as decision-makers,...
Sep 1, 2016
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Indigenous performances shunned by arts sector
The Australia Council for the Arts has revealed that two thirds of Australian presenters did not program any Indigenous arts last year. Launched at the APACA Performing Arts...
Aug 30, 2016
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Fund launched to protect New Zealand's earthquake threatened heritage buildings
The New Zealand Government has launched a new scheme to provide funds to strengthen a number of privately-owned heritage buildings over the course of the next four years....
Aug 25, 2016
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New adidas women’s boxing glove the first designed by female boxers
Global sports wear manufacturer adidas is set to launch a hybrid women’s boxing glove - the first ever boxing line from a major equipment manufacturer designed by female boxers....
Aug 25, 2016
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Fitness
DiverseCity arts festival returns to Kuala Lumpur
Following the success of its first edition in 2015, DiverseCity (the Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival) will be returning to the Malaysian capital for a five-week long...
Aug 23, 2016
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Burqini creator defends swimwear against French beach ban
A ban on women wearing burqini swimsuits at a number of French beaches has thrust Sydney-based fashion designer Aheda Zanetti into the international media spotlight. With...
Aug 21, 2016
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Adelaide agrees major festival partnership with Edinburgh's flagship events
Adelaide has officially partnered with the world’s biggest festival city, Edinburgh, with the signing of a series of agreements that set out joint goals for artistic, business...
Aug 16, 2016
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Free Wi-Fi continues to grow in Napier
Napier City Council’s support of free Wi-Fi within the city has proven popular with both residents and visitors. Launched five years ago by local telecommunications company...
Aug 15, 2016
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UNESCO report urges protection of oceans with World Heritage status
The World Heritage Centre has urged the planet’s governments to expand its World Heritage programme to include sites in international waters. In an effort to preserve high seas...
Aug 14, 2016
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Environment
Sydney Opera House set for $202 million renewal
Plans for the biggest renovation of the Sydney Opera House since it was opened in 1973 have been unveiled, with $202 million to be spent on revamping the concert hall and...
Aug 10, 2016
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Opera House opening the first stage in the largest cultural centre in the world
Set to be a momentous event for the United Arab Emirates, the upcoming opening of the Dubai Opera House on 31st August is just the first stage in what is planned as the world’s...
Aug 6, 2016
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Record year for Adelaide’s major festivals
Adelaide’s major cultural events have enjoyed a remarkable year, with the Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide 2016 each surpassing box office targets and breaking...
Aug 4, 2016
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Architects unveil design for Perth's new WA Museum
Architects Hassell + OMA have unveiled their design for Perth’s $428 million Western Australian Museum building. The design by the two international design practices combines a...
Aug 1, 2016
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Saudi authorities conflicted over playing Pokémon Go at Mecca’s Grand Mosque
The Pokémon Go phenomena is reportedly creating challenges at Saudi Arabia and Islam’s holiest location, with people spotted playing the game outside the gates of the Grand...
Aug 1, 2016
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Bombing of Darwin Harbour recreated at new attraction
A new attraction that recreates and commemorates the Second World War bombing of Darwin has opened on the city's Stokes Hill Wharf. The new multi-million dollar facility uses...
Aug 1, 2016
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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery suffers significant visitation decline
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart has suffered a significant drop in visitor numbers which the Tasmanian Government says is “not unexpected”. Reopened in early 2013...
Aug 1, 2016
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2016 Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres Conference heads to Adelaide
Bringing together 200 arts leaders from all over Asia, as well as Australian arts leaders, the 2016 AAPPAC (Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres) Conference will...
Jul 30, 2016
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National Museum of Oman opens as first museum adapted to the visually impaired in the Middle East
Celebrating the achievements of the Arabian nation of Oman, the new National Museum of Oman is the first museum in the Sultanate to be established based on the International...
Jul 29, 2016
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National Art School appoints Michael Lynch CBE AM as Interim Director
The National Art School has announced the appointment of highly respected international arts professional Michael Lynch as the School’s Interim Director, commencing September...
Jul 28, 2016
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