News: Culture
New Australian Pavilion opened at the Venice Biennale
The new Denton Corker Marshall designed Australian Pavilion in Venice’s historic Biennale precinct has been opened. Built with a $1 million contribution from the Australian...
May 7, 2015
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Roslyn Packer Theatre marks new era for Sydney Theatre Company
The generosity of the Packer family to the arts has been rewarded with the recent renaming of the Sydney Theatre Company's main auditorium at Walsh Bay as the Roslyn Packer...
May 5, 2015
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Call for further investment in Qatar's museums
Qatar Museums Chief Executive Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, has called on the Qatari Government to further enhance the region’s museum sector and inspire the country’s youth....
May 5, 2015
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Affordable matinees return for the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s Melbourne performances
Recalling the days when a mid-week theatre matinee was a special and affordable treat, the producers of the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s Australian tour, Andrew Guild and...
May 1, 2015
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Cultural losses add to human toll in the wake of Nepal earthquake
With thousands of lives lost across Nepal during the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday (25th April), hundreds are feared dead following the collapse of several UNESCO World...
Apr 30, 2015
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$83.1 million to transform State Library of Victoria into cultural hub
The Victorian Government has announced plans to invest $55.4 million over five years in the redevelopment of the State Library of Victoria project. The project will also draw...
Apr 30, 2015
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Amadeus study reveals the future traveller
A new industry report, detailing the way people will travel by 2030, identifies six types of future tourists, including one that will structure entire holidays around how...
Apr 28, 2015
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Australia Council invests in arts and disability leadership development
The Australia Council is offering up to 10 arts leaders with disability the opportunity to join the Sync Leadership Program, providing a focus on the interplay between...
Apr 26, 2015
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Floriade 2015 to reflect on ANZAC centenary
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 1915 ANZAC campaign at Gallipoli, Canberra’s flagship event, Floriade 2015, will pay tribute to centenary commemorations through...
Apr 23, 2015
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Little Theatre ‘awakened’ by new theatre company
Hutt City Council has welcomed the approach by Nextstage Theatre Company, led by local identity Geraldine Brophy, to bring professional theatre back to the stage of Lower Hutt’s...
Apr 22, 2015
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NRL marks commemoration with Australian War Memorial partnership
Coinciding with the ANZAC Centenary commemorations the National Rugby League (NRL) has announced a four-year partnership with the Australian War Memorial. The partnership will...
Apr 22, 2015
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Auckland Islamic Centre to feature aquatic, conference and sport facilities
The Federation of Islamic Association of New Zealand (FIANZ) has secured the permission to build an Islamic Vocational Centre in Auckland that will feature a multipurpose sports...
Apr 22, 2015
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More than 300 delegates expected at the PATA Annual Summit 2015
More than 300 international and local delegates are expected to be in attendance at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Summit 2015 – being held in Leshan,...
Apr 21, 2015
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Priceless Chinese treasures on display at National Gallery of Victoria
With exclusive Australian display rights for more than 120 priceless artefacts from Beijing’s prestigious Palace Museum, the latest exhibition at the National Gallery of...
Apr 17, 2015
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Western Australia looks to set new strategic direction for the arts
Mindful that Western Australia’s rapid growth has left a gap between population size and the capacity of the arts sector, the Western Australian Department of Culture and the...
Apr 15, 2015
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Council rejects calls to fund Cessnock Regional Art Gallery
Cessnock Regional Art Gallery is facing closure after Cessnock City Council rejected a request for $36,000 in emergency funding to keep the gallery operating. The Gallery had...
Apr 13, 2015
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ABC highlights decline in media coverage of women's sport
With coverage of male sport making up 81% of television sports news coverage, compared to 8.7% coverage of women’s sport, an ABC news report has drawn attention to a drop in...
Apr 12, 2015
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New Puss in Boots rollercoaster opens at Universal Studios Singapore
Marking its fifth anniversary, Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has launched its new Puss in Boots rollercoaster, themed on the character in the Shrek movie...
Apr 9, 2015
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Qatar reaches out to Asia to Celebrate International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Marking the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on Monday (6th April), the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) partnered with Reach Out to Asia (ROTA) to celebrate...
Apr 8, 2015
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Bogan Shire Council proposes 'big bogan' statue to boost tourism
The Bogan Shire Council, in western NSW, wants to exploit its link to the often-derogatory label by building a ‘big bogan’ statue. The latest in Australia’s tradition of ‘big...
Apr 7, 2015
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter calls on Iran to allow women into stadiums
Chasing votes in his bid for re-election at President of world football governing body FIFA, Sepp Blatter has called on Iran to end its ban on women watching football matches....
Apr 6, 2015
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Ngati Awa plans for new museum at Whakatane
New Zealand’s Ngati Awa Maori is looking to set up a museum in the North Island town of Whakatane. The tribal whare taonga (treasure house) would feature restored carvings from...
Apr 6, 2015
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Sport has the power to help develop the potential of individuals, communities and nations
On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, held around the world on Monday 6th April, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stated...
Apr 6, 2015
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Circus Oz Artistic Director steps down after 17 years
Having overseen the company’s recent relocation to its purpose-built Collingwood headquarters and the development of a range of new activities, including Strong Women and the...
Apr 1, 2015
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