News: Culture
China’s fake Sphinx to be demolished after Egyptian complaints
A full-size replica of the Great Sphinx of Giza at an attraction in Northern China's Hebei province is to be dismantled following Egyptian Government complaints. China’s...
May 31, 2014
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Australia Council research shows overwhelming support for the arts
In the wake of cuts in its funding announced in the recent Federal budget, the Australia Council has released new research showing Australians overwhelmingly support arts and...
May 30, 2014
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Brisbane campaign to promote winter events
Lord Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk has urged residents to help visitors “experience Brisbane like a local” by sharing their Brisbane pictures, experiences and events as part of...
May 28, 2014
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Australia Council awards Indigenous excellence
Outstanding achievement in Indigenous arts has been celebrated at the Australia Council’s National Indigenous Arts Awards. The annual awards celebrate the work and contributions...
May 27, 2014
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Western Sydney boxing gym threatened with closure
A boxing gym that has been offering young Muslim men a positive alternative through a unique mix of sport and religion is threatened with closure as a result of action by...
May 27, 2014
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Official opening for Globe Theatre in Palmerston North
After several months of redevelopment the Globe Theatre in Palmerston North has reopened. The $1.2 million redevelopment has seen the venue upgraded with the addition of a...
May 26, 2014
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Building to commence on Auckland’s new Waterfront Theatre
The Auckland Theatre Company (ATC) has announced that Hawkins Construction has been appointed to build the new waterfront theatre project in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter. With ATC...
May 26, 2014
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Sydney’s creative future under the microscope
The City of Sydney’s plans to foster an even more creative Sydney will be debated at a special City Conversation at Sydney Theatre tonight (Monday 19th May). The City’s new...
May 18, 2014
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Culture and exercise for Sydney’s seniors after dark
Sydney’s active older residents are in for a culture boost with a free after-dark, guided walking tour of this year’s Vivid displays. The City of Sydney-supported walking tour...
May 17, 2014
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Plan Melbourne projects to benefit from Victoria’s $9.3 million community fund
Community, health, sport, arts and education hubs in Melbourne’s growth areas will benefit from $9.3 million injection as part of the Victorian Government’s Plan Melbourne....
May 14, 2014
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Budget cuts into Federal arts and culture funding
With Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey’s 2014/15 budget making cuts to Government agencies to save almost $500 million, there will be large cuts to the Australia Council, the...
May 13, 2014
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Toitu Otago Settlers Museum attracts 320,884 visitors in its first year of operation
Having undergone a four-stage, $37.5 million redevelopment, the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin attracted 320,884 visitors in 2013. The redevelopment, which began in...
May 10, 2014
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Tourism boost in austere Western Australian budget
The 2014/15 Western Australian Budget has boosted funding for Indigenous tourism and Tourism Western Australia but in otherwise austere financial plans the new WA Museum appears...
May 9, 2014
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AFL clubs urged to appoint women in leadership roles
The installation three women as the leaders of clubs within three to five years is a realistic goal, says AFL Commissioner Sam Mostyn. In a season where "everything's possible"...
May 9, 2014
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Culture
Art in the Dark 2014 to present art in a new light
Set to illuminate installations and urban spaces for the Auckland public, Art in the Dark 2014 is calling for artists from across New Zealand to apply to be a part of its 2014...
May 9, 2014
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Culture
QT Sydney partners with Museum of Contemporary Art
With a strong focus on art and design, QT Sydney has already redefined the role art can play within hotels and is now taking its commitment one step further by partnering with...
May 8, 2014
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Victorian budget backs arts, recreation and tourism
Announcing a surplus budget, the Victorian Government is backing the arts, recreation and tourism sectors with new funding pledges in its 2014/15 budget. In the arts , the...
May 7, 2014
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New art space unveiled at Alice Springs Residency
A new art exhibition space is among the new additions to The Residency heritage-listed building in Alice Springs, following extensive renovations by the Northern Territory...
May 3, 2014
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Venues
Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust announces final grants
Three years after its first funds were granted, the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trustees has this week granted $8 million to 20 new local recovery projects and announced that...
May 2, 2014
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Collaborative arts projects to mark 100 years since First World War
With this year’s Anzac Day marking 100 years since the beginning of the First World War, Creative New Zealand has announced its support of a new arts fund focused on the effect...
Apr 25, 2014
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REMIX Summit to detail the coupling of arts and commerce
The links between culture, technology and entrepreneurship are to be explored at major summit in Sydney next month. To be held at Sydney’s Carriageworks on 8th and 9th May, the...
Apr 20, 2014
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Vale: Tim Roberts, respected arts administrator
Respected arts administrator Tim Roberts, the driving force behind the annual NARPACA Ticketing Professionals Conference, has died. A statement issued by Live Performance...
Apr 17, 2014
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Traditional owners uncertain on tourism development around sacred sites and national parks
Traditional owners are divided on plans by the Federal and State Governments for commercial development in and around national parks and sacred indigenous sites. A traditional...
Apr 15, 2014
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GWS Giants back Western Sydney's first women's AFL team
Western Sydney's first women's AFL team has started to kick more than goals thanks to the support of the GWS Giants . Last Saturday (5th April), the Auburn Tigers women's AFL...
Apr 8, 2014
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