News: Culture
Sydney's Powerhouse Museum brings the circus to town
The Circus Factory exhibition at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum is bringing the heritage of circus and carnival sideshows to life through live performances, sideshows and historical...
Jan 16, 2015
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United Arab Emirates launches campaign to improve lifestyle choices
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has launched a National Program for Government Communication (NPGC) aimed at realising positive changes in citizens' behaviour and...
Jan 16, 2015
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Hobart ready for seventh annual MONA FOMA
Beginning on Thursday, Hobart’s seventh annual MONA FOMA - the Museum of Old and New Art's Festival of Music and Art – is set to present four days of cutting-edge music,...
Jan 13, 2015
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Perth Concert Hall set for major revamp
In the wake of the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) having taken over management of the Perth Concert Hall, the 40 year old venue is set for a major overhaul. As of...
Jan 6, 2015
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Auckland Museum forms Youth Advisory Group
Auckland Museum has announced the formation of a Youth Advisory Group (YAG) which will see a select group of Auckland’s youth acting as a source of knowledge in assisting the...
Jan 6, 2015
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Giant puppets roam Sovereign Hill over summer
Ballarat attraction Sovereign Hill has introduced a group of giant puppets that will roam outdoor museum through the summer. The giant puppets of the Majestic Mythical Marvels...
Jan 4, 2015
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Global survey shows Fijians are the world's happiest people
A study surveying people in 65 countries has found happiness is on the rise globally, with Fiji leading the way. The research by polling organisation WIN/Gallup found 70% of the...
Jan 1, 2015
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Perth Theatre Trust set for new era
Today sees the Perth Theatre Trust embark on what has been described as the “most exciting era in its 34-year history.” As of 1st January 2015, the Trust has resumed direct...
Jan 1, 2015
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Calls for water safety and swim lessons to be mandatory in NSW schools
In a bid to prevent drowning deaths in Country NSW, Councils in the State’s Central West are calling for compulsory water safety lessons for children while, in the lead up to...
Dec 30, 2014
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Melbourne City Council denies demolition of Palace Theatre
A vote by City of Melbourne councillors last week has denied the demolition application of the city’s historic Palace Theatre. Property developers Jinshan Investments have been...
Dec 15, 2014
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New minister aims for a more creative Victoria
While ministerial portfolios in new Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews' Government lack an arts minister role, the new position of Minister for Creative Industries aims to back...
Dec 13, 2014
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Vivid set to light up Sydney again in 2015
Internationally renowned festival of light, sound and ideas Vivid Sydney is set to impress once again when it returns to Sydney in 2015, which has been designated ‘International...
Dec 10, 2014
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Australian promoter receives Finland’s Order of the Lion
Music promoter Henk van Leeuwen, a regular importer of musical acts from Scandinavia, has been knighted into the Order of the Lion of Finland. Dutch-born van Leeuwen, founded...
Dec 9, 2014
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Music heavyweights join Queensland Symphony Orchestra Board
With the applause only just quiet after the critical and commercial success of the extraordinary world premiere of Journey through the Cosmos led by international super star...
Dec 9, 2014
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AFL Victoria achieves record participation through 2014
AFL Victoria’s 2014 census data shows record participation figures for the sport - showing that Australian football remains the sport of choice for Victorians. Continuing to win...
Dec 8, 2014
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Hong Kong fears Singapore's advance in attracting regional sporting events
Having been long term rivals in trade and finance, Hong Kong and Singapore are currently vying to become Asia's top city in the arts and sport. Having completed the Singapore...
Dec 8, 2014
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Christchurch's 'grand old lady' is back
After almost four years of closure following Christchurch's 2011 earthquakes, the city's rebuilt and reimagined Isaac Theatre Royal reopened her doors on Monday 17th November....
Dec 6, 2014
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Research reveals value of volunteering
Typically seen as a vocation for the part time worker, retiree or as part of a corporate social responsibility programme, volunteering is taking on a new life with latest...
Dec 4, 2014
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Old Fitz Theatre joins SeatAdvisor family
Red Line Productions, the new managers of Sydney’s Old Fitz Theatre, have begun their ticket sales through the SeatAdvisor ticketing system. Located in the cellar of the...
Dec 2, 2014
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Museum and cultural square project underway in Orange
Development of the $8.1 million Orange Regional Museum and Cultural Square project is currently underway. When complete the complex - near the city's library, art gallery,...
Dec 1, 2014
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Arts and sport set out shared vision for Waikato
Two important new regional plans for arts and sport – produced with the support of the Waikato Mayoral Forum – are setting out a long-term vision for arts and sport in Waikato....
Dec 1, 2014
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Investor backs new 1,130 seat theatre space in Melbourne
Businessman and theatre investor Aleksander Vass is backing a $1 million fit out of the old George Cinema in Fitzroy Street, St Kilda to create two new mid-size theatre spaces....
Nov 30, 2014
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New Perth International Arts Festival director revealed
The new Director of the Perth International Arts Festival has been revealed as Wendy Martin, the former head of theatre and dance at the Sydney Opera House. Martin will take...
Nov 26, 2014
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Stadium plans to quickly swallow up NSW Government's $600 million sporting infrastructure fund
Competing plans to upgrade and develop stadia across Sydney look set to rapidly swallow up the NSW Government's allocation of $600 million for sporting facilities. Part of a...
Nov 26, 2014
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