News: Culture
Hamilton to rationalise theatres from three to one
A review of Hamilton’s theatre assets has been concluded, with Hamilton City Council adopting a plan to rationalise its theatre operations from three to one. The Council has now...
Aug 31, 2014
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Bingham Cup organisers report on anti-homophobia framework
Organisers of the Bingham Cup, being held this weekend in Sydney, have reported “varying degrees” of adoption of a framework that provides sporting organisations with a clear...
Aug 30, 2014
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Racism has no place in New Zealand sport
Racism is a coward’s game that has no place on New Zealand's sporting fields according to Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy. Dame Susan recently stated "whether it’s...
Aug 29, 2014
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Darlinghurst Theatre Company benefits from sound advice
Having been in their new venue at the Eternity Playhouse for almost a year, Sydney’s Darlinghurst Theatre Company is firmly settled in at the renovated former Burton Street...
Aug 28, 2014
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ARU approves inclusion policy ahead of 2014 Bingham Cup
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced a new Inclusion Policy, designed to stamp out all forms of discrimination and homophobia in rugby and ensure a positive...
Aug 28, 2014
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$1.2 million plan to develop Gold Coast culture
Gold Coast City Council has adopted a six-point action plan which aims to develop cultural activity in the lead-up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games, including the development of a...
Aug 28, 2014
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Epic turn out for North West Festival
Thousands of people flocked to Port Hedland's the North West Festival on the weekend (22nd to 24th August) to see a stellar line up of local and international artists mixed with...
Aug 25, 2014
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Women-only beach opens in Abu Dhabi
A female-only beach has been opened in Abu Dhabi. Designated by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, the fenced-off facility at Al Been Beach can accommodate up to 1,100 women...
Aug 23, 2014
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Wellness spa tourism grows in Thailand
Health tourism, where patients travel abroad for healthcare, generally for cost savings, shorter wait times, and expertise that they cannot receive at home, is a rapidly growing...
Aug 22, 2014
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Wellness
Redfern park set for family-friendly makeover
A tree house for children and a more relaxed setting for parents are part of City of Sydney plans to transform Redfern’s Reconciliation Park into a more enjoyable public place....
Aug 22, 2014
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Australia Council introduces significant changes to grant funding
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced the most significant change to its grants model in the organisation’s 40 year history. Australia Council Chief Executive Tony...
Aug 19, 2014
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Australia Council's strategy for a culturally ambitious nation
The Australia Council for the Arts has released a bold vision for the arts which will see artists creating more new and daring work, expanded audiences here and abroad...
Aug 18, 2014
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Brisbane Arts Theatre gains new General Manager
Ian Maurice has been announced as the new General Manager of the Brisbane Arts Theatre. Maurice will commence his new position this month, following a long-standing career in...
Aug 16, 2014
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NRL launches new reconciliation action plan
The NRL is supporting the campaign to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia’s Constitution as part of Rugby League’s new Reconciliation Action...
Aug 15, 2014
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We need ABS arts and sports data to understand our culture
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) last week released its 2014-2018 forward work plan . The work plan confirms the June media release that arts and sport data will...
Aug 15, 2014
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90% of Australasian businesses 'missing out' on Chinese marketing and advertising opportunities
Digital marketing agency Digital Jungle believes that the vast majority of Australian and New Zealand businesses are missing out on reaching affluent Chinese speaking target...
Aug 14, 2014
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Sports bodies attack tabloid press’ sexist Commonwealth Games reports
Australian Commonwealth Games Association President Sam Coffa has attacked a number of tabloid reports from the recent Glasgow Commonwealth Games, criticising them for being...
Aug 13, 2014
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Agenda released for 2014 Asia Pacific World Sport and Women conference
The program for the 2014 Asia Pacific World Sport and Women (APWSW) conference has been released. To be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground on the 27th and 28th October 2014, the...
Aug 12, 2014
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Curtain falls on Morundah's pig shed performing arts venue
The curtain has come down for the last time on Morundah's pig shed performing arts venue. Located south west of Narrandera in the NSW Riverina region, the Palladium Paradise...
Aug 12, 2014
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Mahbilil Festival returns to celebrate Kakadu's Indigenous culture, arts and community
One of the most colourful and exciting festivals celebrating Indigenous culture and arts - the Mahbilil Festival - is returning to Kakadu on Saturday 6th September. A one-day...
Aug 11, 2014
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Chinese theme park to open on NSW Central Coast as of 2016
Updated plans for a Chinese-themed visitor attraction, due to be developed at Warnervale on the NSW Central Coast, have been revealed. The $500 million attraction, which will be...
Aug 8, 2014
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Arts Minister puts Australia’s leading opera companies under review
The Federal Government has appointed a three-member panel to determine the financial health of Australia’s opera companies with the announcement of a review of Opera Australia,...
Aug 3, 2014
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Website launch for Jackman Furness Foundation
Actors Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have launched the official website for their Jackman Furness Foundation for the Performing Arts - their recently established national...
Aug 3, 2014
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Acclaim for YMCA Auckland youth workers
YMCA Auckland is thrilled to have had three co-ordinators from their youth development programme, Raise Up, honoured in the inaugural I Am Auckland Awards. Championed by The...
Jul 31, 2014
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