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Dreamworld opens new indigenous and wildlife experience on the Gold Coast
Chronicling 50,000 years of indigenous living history, Australia's first dedicated indigenous theme park attraction has opened at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast. Offering visitors...
Feb 13, 2014
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Sport and learning academy for top young Aboriginal AFL prospects
Aboriginal students in South Australia who excel in AFL will be able fulfil their on-field goals while completing their schooling at a specialised AFL Academy at Alberton Oval....
Feb 13, 2014
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Melbourne venues boosted by The Ashes and Australian Open crowds
A record crowd of 90,831 on the first day of the 2013 Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG provided Melbourne venue managers with an encouraging start to a busy summer season....
Feb 12, 2014
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UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai addresses 2014 CAUTHE Conference
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary General Dr Taleb Rifai has today (11th February) addressed the 2014 Council for Australasian University Tourism and...
Feb 11, 2014
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True Women's Fitness and Wellbeing to launch revolutionary new weight loss solution
Manakau health club True Women's Fitness and Wellbeing is to offer a unique weight loss solution to members with a new program that simply addresses the psychology of weight...
Feb 10, 2014
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Strong crowds enjoy the best of Australian arts and culture at 2014 St Kilda Festival
The St Kilda Festival, Australia's largest annual music festival, has drawn to a close after attracting strong crowds to enjoy the best of Australian arts and culture on the...
Feb 10, 2014
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Malthouse Theatre announces new artistic appointments
Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre has announced four new artistic appointments for 2014, with the engagement of two new Artistic Associates, a new Dramaturg, and a new Female...
Feb 9, 2014
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Qataris not interested in football
Two-thirds of people in Qatar did not attend a football match last year, despite the country gearing up to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A survey undertaken by Qatar sports...
Feb 9, 2014
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Plans advance for Chinese cultural park on NSW Central Coast
A giant gold Buddha is planned as a centrepiece of a $500 million Chinese cultural attraction expected to open at Warnervale on the NSW Central Coast in 2015. The Buddha will be...
Feb 7, 2014
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UNWTO launches International Handbook on Tourism and Peace
Providing a unique overview of tourism as a tool in peace building and reconciliation efforts, the 'International Handbook on Tourism and Peace' has been was launched by the...
Feb 6, 2014
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Clutha District Council to fund heritage centre feasibility study
The Clutha District Council will fund a feasibility study on a proposed $5.5 million heritage machinery museum in the Otago town of Milton. Following a funding request from...
Feb 6, 2014
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Singapore to be first Asian host of WTA year-end championships
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is to host its year-end WTA Championships in Singapore from 17th to 26th October, marking the first time in the event's 44-year history that...
Feb 5, 2014
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Federal Government defends move to delist part of Tasmania's World Heritage Area
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has defended the Australian Government's move to delist a section of Tasmania's World Heritage Area. The Federal Government has asked the...
Feb 5, 2014
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Ipswich's Workshops Rail Museum steams past one million visitors
Ipswich's Workshops Rail Museum has reached a major arts and tourism milestone welcoming its one millionth visitor during its annual 'Day out with Thomas' special event....
Feb 4, 2014
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Massive dragon brought to life in Melbourne for Chinese New Year celebrations
Chinese New Year celebrations have begun early in Melbourne with the unveiling of a 100-metre dragon at Docklands. More than 50,000 Chinese people living in Melbourne have begun...
Jan 31, 2014
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United Arab Emirates named among top 10 tourism hotspots in 2013
With the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) identifying that international tourism grew beyond expectations last year, the United Arab Emirates was among the top...
Jan 29, 2014
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Funding backs reopening of MacDonnell Regional Council swimming pools
Central Australian communities can once again enjoy aquatic recreation with the MacDonnell Regional Council reopening three community pools in mid-January. Swimming pools in the...
Jan 29, 2014
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Revamped Victoria Square taking shape as events hub
Adelaide's much anticipated new-look Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga has already hosted its first event - the Santos Tour Down Under. Now the first stage of the City of Adelaide's...
Jan 28, 2014
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Motatapu calls for more volunteers
Organisers of the Motatapu off-road event, to held on 8th March in Queenstown, are on the hunt for more volunteers to help make the event's 10th anniversary year one to...
Jan 27, 2014
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The end of the Great Aussie family holiday?
The 'traditional' Australian family holiday, with Mum, Dad and the children visiting domestic tourist attractions together, is on the decline, according to a new study by Roy...
Jan 27, 2014
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Small weight losses can make a big difference
The Australian Heart Foundation (AHF) is urging those who are overweight and struggling to keep to their New Year weight loss resolutions not to give up highlighting that even a...
Jan 26, 2014
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AFL legend Adam Goodes named Australian of the Year
Aboriginal AFL star and indigenous campaigner Adam Goodes has been named the 2014 Australian of the Year. Goodes was presented the award by Prime Minister Tony Abbott on...
Jan 26, 2014
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Des Hasler backs NRL dream for Indigenous players
NRL Premiership-winning Bulldogs Coach Des Hasler has endorsed an initiative which will see 14 talented Indigenous players have the experience of a lifetime next week as...
Jan 25, 2014
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Past greats inspire a new generation of tennis players
As the Australian Open draws to a close, Tennis Australia (TA) President Stephen Healy has acknowledged the role that past tennis greats are taking in inspiring a new generation...
Jan 25, 2014
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