News: Culture
Cathedral for the modern age opens in Manila
Construction work on Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Philippine Arena, claimed to be the world’s largest domed arena with its 55,000 seating capacity, has been completed. Set to be used for...
Jul 1, 2014
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Venues
Australia’s most modern library and civic hub opens in Melbourne's Docklands
The Library at The Dock, the new civic heart of Melbourne’s Docklands has been opened by Victorian Premier Denis Napthine, Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle, Planning...
Jun 30, 2014
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Abu Dhabi Science Centre to open in 2016
Set to open in 2016, the Abu Dhabi Science Centre expects to draw more than 200,000 visitors a year while generating interest in science among Emirati youth. Backed by Abu...
Jun 30, 2014
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Technology
Queensland's Super Star fund brings Ballet coup
The Queensland Ballet has secured the first Australian production of Sir Kenneth Macmillan’s classic Romeo & Juliet through the Queensland Government's ‘Super Star’ Fund....
Jun 29, 2014
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Multimedia competition challenging the creativity of ASEAN youth
The ASEAN - Korea Centre is inviting young Korean and ASEAN nationals to take part in its fifth Multimedia Competition, themed ‘Lifestyle of ASEAN’. The subject matter intends...
Jun 28, 2014
Culture /
Technology
Gold Coast Cultural Precinct moves forward
The Gold Coast Culture Precinct has taken a major step forward with Gold Coast City Council announcing that Stage One of the project will be delivered in time for the...
Jun 25, 2014
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Australia Council promotes disability leadership in the arts
The Australia Council for the Arts is presenting a suite of activities from next month to develop the leadership skills of people with disability and enhance their access to...
Jun 24, 2014
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Venues
Places and open spaces identified as the key to a better Melbourne
A greener, better connected Melbourne that supports and inspires its residents is at the heart of the second year of Melbourne City Council’s four-year vision for the city....
Jun 23, 2014
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Ticketing
New Indigenous tourism ‘Champions’ announced
Tourism Australia and Indigenous Business Australia, along with Tourism Western Australia and Tourism Northern Territory, have announced the addition of four new ‘Champions’....
Jun 23, 2014
Tourism /
Culture
Blueprint to ensure Melbourne remains the arts capital
Melbourne City Council has endorsed a new arts strategy which outlines its commitment to the arts over the next three years. Developed via a comprehensive engagement process...
Jun 19, 2014
Culture /
Entertainment
Lake Macquarie to host International Children’s Games
Planning of Lake Macquarie City Council’s hosting of the 2014 International Children’s Games is advancing with the world’s largest multi-sport youth games event securing funding...
Jun 17, 2014
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Culture
Music Centre to be first part of Christchurch Performing Arts Precinct
Confirmation that the Music Centre of Christchurch will soon begin construction of a new $12.5 million facility is a significant step forward in the development of the...
Jun 16, 2014
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Entertainment
Compass Group recognised for support of Indigenous suppliers
Leading food and support services company the Compass Group (Australia), has been named Corporate Member of the Year at the 2014 Supply Nation Awards. Supply Nation, formerly...
Jun 13, 2014
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Venues
New Zealand curators invited to build art links with Asia
New Zealand curators will sample some of Asia’s most dynamic contemporary art scenes on a tour run by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in partnership with Creative New Zealand....
Jun 12, 2014
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Attractions
RLSSWA Swim and Survive Access and Equity Program
The Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia (RLSSWA) with support from its community partner BHP Billiton has recently launched the Swim and Survive Access and Equity...
Jun 11, 2014
Safety /
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Aquatics
New fund to increase touring concerts in Queensland
The Queensland Government has reported that regional touring concert audiences and performances have more than trebled in the past two years. Queensland Arts Minister Ian Walker...
Jun 10, 2014
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Sydney’s tallest residential tower to house $25 million creative hub
A $25 million state-of-the-art creative hub featuring dance, theatre, music, film and visual arts facilities will be built in the heart of Sydney following an agreement between...
Jun 10, 2014
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Entertainment
ABS to scale back collection of culture, recreation, sport and tourism statistics
Implementing cuts of around $50 million over three years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will end its surveys on Australian social trends and Measures of Australia's...
Jun 8, 2014
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Government
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square museum marks 25th anniversary of protests
Having opened in April, the world's first museum dedicated to the 1989 pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square has marked the 25th anniversary of the suppression of...
Jun 4, 2014
Culture /
Attractions
Massive growth in attendances at Asian attractions
The annual TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index , the definitive annual attendance study for the themed entertainment and museum industries, shows that attendances at Asia's...
Jun 3, 2014
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Waterparks
Australian Governments spent $7 billion on cultural activities
Australia's federal, state and local governments spent just over $7 billion on cultural activities during 2012/13, according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of...
Jun 2, 2014
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Entertainment
Restoration of Queensland's Paronella Park moves forward
Mark Evans, a custodian of Paronella Park, home to a Spanish castle in the rainforest of North Queensland is aiming to attract funds to restore the remarkable attraction. 21st...
Jun 2, 2014
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Environment
AFL congratulated for backing reconciliation initiatives
On the weekend of the Dreamtime at the G Indigenous Round game and the anniversary of Michael Long’s Long Walk to reconciliation, Reconciliation Australia has congratulated the...
Jun 1, 2014
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Culture
Digital Pulse chosen to illustrate 40,000 years of music
Content and animation specialists, Digital Pulse, has been chosen by the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) and renowned events director, Ignatius Jones, to develop the visuals...
Jun 1, 2014
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