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Circus Oz creates circus hub
After its first year in the new purpose-built space in Collingwood, Circus Oz has built a genuine 'circus hub' where an incredibly diverse range of circus artists gather to...
Aug 30, 2015
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More women on sports boards would reduce doping and match-fixing
More women on the boards of sporting organisations would likely to lead to less corruption, doping and match-fixing, according to La Trobe University Professor Catherine Ordway....
Aug 29, 2015
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New creative team to lead Auckland Theatre Awards
Following the resounding success of the 2014 Auckland Theatre Awards (ATA), which introduced a formal judging panel for the first time, founders Kip Chapman and Rachel Forman...
Aug 28, 2015
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Australia Council report explains ways for Australian audiences to experience more Indigenous art
A new research report released by the Australia Council for the Arts examines the gap between public opinion and audience attendance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
Aug 27, 2015
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Christchurch Art Gallery set for December reopening
Following confusion over the completion date for the $56.7 million repair project being undetaken at the Christchurch Art Gallery, it has been confirmed that the Canterbury...
Aug 26, 2015
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STC welcomes Jonathan Church as new Artistic Director
The Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has announced that British artist Jonathan Church will succeed Andrew Upton as Artistic Director. Church will succeed outgoing STC Artistic...
Aug 25, 2015
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Future Foundation reveals redefinition of leisure moments
Future Foundation, the leading international consumer futures business has released new findings from their latest emerging media trends, Performative Leisure and Smart Boredom...
Aug 22, 2015
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Leading international museums invest in Priava venue and event management technology
Five major museums in Australia and the United Kingdom have deployed Priava's cloud-based technology to manage the booking and management of their events. The museums; the...
Aug 22, 2015
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BIG4 Holiday Parks prepare for Chinese campers
Leading holiday park provider, BIG4 Holiday Parks, has launched a dedicated Chinese language website in response to reach the rising number of Chinese visitors planning holidays...
Aug 20, 2015
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First ever global Halal travel glossary launched
CrescentRating, the world’s leading authority on Halal travel, has launched a new glossary providing access to a wealth of terminology used in one of the world's fastest growing...
Aug 20, 2015
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Construction underway on Brisbane's new southside theatre
Construction of a new multicultural performing arts centre, that will benefit the multicultural community in Brisbane’s southside, is underway. Located at DM Henderson Park next...
Aug 20, 2015
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Te Papa one of Lonely Planet’s top 500 places on the planet
Wellington's Te Papa is one of nine New Zealand destinations named in Lonely Planet’s top 500 places on the planet. The book Ultimate Travel list highlights places the experts...
Aug 19, 2015
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New Perth Theatre Trust partnership focuses on arts for young people
Perth Theatre Trust has announced a new partnership with AWESOME Arts to deliver high quality theatre performances at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia as part of...
Aug 17, 2015
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National Gallery Singapore to open in November
The National Gallery Singapore, the first museum in the world dedicated to South East Asian modern art, will be opening its doors from 24th November. To celebrate its opening,...
Aug 14, 2015
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Live Music worth over $15 billion to Australia in 2014
New national research conducted by the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and released this week by the Live Music Office shows the live music sector contributed $15.7 billion of...
Aug 13, 2015
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Live music a big contributor to the South Australian economy
Famous names like Jimmy Barnes, Sia Furler and Bon Scott cut their musical teeth in South Australia, with their songs going on to leave a significant imprint on modern...
Aug 12, 2015
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Live Performance Australia speaks out on arts funding
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has spoken out on the value of the arts and made representations on future funding for Australia's live entertainment sector. Speaking at the...
Aug 12, 2015
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Revamped Capitol Theatre reopens in Singapore
Singapore's Capitol Theatre has reopened after a billion-dollar facelift. With the addition of a retail mall and the upcoming opening of residences and a hotel on the site, the...
Aug 11, 2015
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VicHealth commits $1.8 million to get 25,000 women active
Some of Victoria’s top sportswomen gathered in Melbourne today (10th August) for the launch of a $1.8 million program aimed at increasing the number of women and girls in sport....
Aug 10, 2015
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CaPTA employee chosen to join QTIC’s Indigenous Employee Network
Cairns-based tourism operator, The CaPTA Group, has announced the induction of a long-term staff member into the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s Indigenous Employee...
Aug 9, 2015
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Long-term capital works funding approved for The Events Centre Caloundra
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has approved an injection of long-term capital works funding for its oldest and largest venue, The Events Centre Caloundra. Aiming to improve...
Aug 9, 2015
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Seven day opening for National Gallery of Victoria after record attendance year
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will open for seven days a week from October 2015 following record-breaking attendance in 2014/15. Close to 2.3 million people visited the...
Aug 9, 2015
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Funding shortfall sees the Perth Theatre Company cancel the remainder of its 2015 season
A significant shortfall in corporate and sponsorship support has caused the Perth Theatre Company (PTC) to cancel the two remaining productions of its 2015 season. The company...
Aug 6, 2015
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Single sex 24/7 gyms thrive at Auburn Gallipoli Mosque
Opened since January, two single sex 24/7 gyms at the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque are offering segregated fitness spaces that adhere to "Islamic core values". Opened within the...
Aug 6, 2015
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