News: Culture
Old Fitz Theatre's new management announces inaugural season
The new artistic management team for Sydney's Old Fitz Theatre have announced the first six months’ programming in their 2015 debut season. Having taken over the management of...
Nov 26, 2014
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Construction advances on West Kowloon Cultural District venues
Construction on the first two major facilities in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District, the Xiqu Centre and M+, is advancing with the Xiqu Centre expected to be ready by...
Nov 25, 2014
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ABC cuts to impact women’s and Indigenous sport coverage
Planned cuts in ABC television's sports broadcasting will have an impact on women’s and Indigenous sport according to sporting bodies. Asked to find $254 million in savings over...
Nov 25, 2014
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Art and sport to benefit as part of $20 billion NSW infrastructure vision
A massive 20 year investment program for infrastructure development in NSW will include $1.2 billion to finance the development of arts and sports facilities. Part of Rebuilding...
Nov 24, 2014
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New concepts for a thriving arts and cultural precinct in Auckland’s Aotea Quarter
Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA), Auckland Council Property Limited and Auckland Council staff have presented a concept for the future of the Auckland Council Civic...
Nov 21, 2014
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Priava cloud technology supports reopening of restored Isaac Theatre Royal
The Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch has deployed Priava’s cloud based venue and event management booking system in the lead up to the theatre’s reopening this month....
Nov 17, 2014
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Sporting heroes to share secrets for winning the inner game
Some of Australia and New Zealand's biggest names in sport - including UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion contender, Mark Hunt - will be addressing the inaugural Athletes For Life...
Nov 17, 2014
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Major League Baseball named Australia's top event, Sydney Showgrounds named best venue
Major League Baseball Opening Series Sydney, 2014 has been named Australian Event of the Year at the Australian Event Awards, while the Sydney Showgrounds were named as the Best...
Nov 12, 2014
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Indigenous cast to present significant ANZAC production as part of the 2015 Perth Festival
Perth Theatre Trust’s new partnership with the Perth International Arts Festival will see a critically acclaimed production about Indigenous soldiers who served during World War...
Nov 10, 2014
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Tex Perkins to seek election in bid to protect Melbourne's Palais Theatre
In a bid to protect Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, musician Tex Perkins will stand as an independent in the upcoming Victorian state election. The St Kilda-based singer-songwriter,...
Nov 9, 2014
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Emirates ending of its FIFA sponsorship a result of corruption and Arabian Gulf politics
The decision of Emirates airline to end its partnership with world football governing body FIFA is understood to be the first example of one FIFA’s major sponsors acting on the...
Nov 6, 2014
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Queenstown tourism wins at New Zealand awards
Skyline Queenstown has been recognised for taking visitor experiences to new heights, winning the inaugural ServiceIQ Visitor Experience Award at this week's New Zealand Tourism...
Nov 5, 2014
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New LED lighting illuminates Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
The Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall is benefitting from the installation of 355 custom-made LED lights, installed in the first major upgrade of the theatre's lamps in the...
Nov 4, 2014
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British-Iranian woman jailed for a year for trying to enter a sports arena
A British-Iranian woman detained in Iran for trying to watch a volleyball game has been sentenced to one year in a notorious prison, according to her family and lawyer. Ghoncheh...
Nov 4, 2014
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EnVie Fitness' US expansion continues with openings and key appointment
EnVie Fitness for Women is advancing its business in the USA with the appointment of Liberty Harper as its US-based Director of Operations. The addition of Harper to the...
Nov 3, 2014
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National ANZAC Centre opens to coincide with WWI fleet departure commemoration
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key came together at the weekend to open the National ANZAC Centre, a new museum dedicated to telling...
Nov 3, 2014
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Australians neglecting physical and emotional benefits of exercise
Just published research suggests that while Australians claim to rate their health and happiness as two of the most important things in life, almost 15 million Australians miss...
Nov 3, 2014
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You Can Play Forum to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport
Well known athletes, coaches and sporting personalities will come together this week for the You Can Play Forum, which aims to raise awareness and encourage people to tackle...
Nov 2, 2014
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Leading architects invited to reimagine Art Gallery of NSW
The Art Gallery of NSW has invited 12 leading architectural firms to undertake a bold reimagining for the Gallery's ambitious plans to be an art museum for the 'Asian century'....
Oct 28, 2014
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Women are ‘second class citizens’ in sport governance and management
The 2014 Asia Pacific World Sport and Women (APWSW) Conference has been told that women will remain “second-class citizens” in sport as a result of their negligible...
Oct 28, 2014
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International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association expands Australian links
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) has begun a new two-year partnership with Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA) and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi...
Oct 27, 2014
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Barangaroo development to include new Sydney theatre?
A report in the Sydney Morning Herald suggests that Sydney’s new Barangaroo casino development is likely to be the site of a new 1,650-plus seat theatre venue. In spite of...
Oct 25, 2014
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Guide book honours rich history of Victorian cemeteries
A new guide book giving a comprehensive insight into the rich history of Victoria’s cemeteries has been launched in Melbourne. In Memoriam - A guide to the History and Heritage...
Oct 24, 2014
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Fitness industry takes action on reconciliation
Fitness Australia has launched a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which aims to help ‘Close the Gap’ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through participation and...
Oct 24, 2014
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