News: Culture
Tasmanian Theatre of the World exhibition now an international success
The Tasmanian Government is to consider supporting more international art exhibitions after the Parisian success of the Theatre of The World exhibition. The Theatre of The World...
Jan 10, 2014
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13,500 South Australian children take part in VACSWIM SA 2014
More than 13,500 South Australian children have been descending on pools and beaches this week to take part in the annual VACSWIM SA program. Running from 6th to 14th January,...
Jan 9, 2014
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New role created to attract events to Napier
One of New Zealand's most experienced festival directors is set to head a new role promoting Napier as an events destination. Roger King, who helped establish and manage events...
Jan 8, 2014
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Globe-trotting Gen Y leads the charge overseas
Despite the gradual decline of the Australian dollar, overseas holidays are becoming more popular among Australians of all ages, with 23% of the population taking at least one...
Jan 7, 2014
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NSW Government invests in Surf Life Saving Clubs
The NSW Government has announced $2 million in funding to improve facilities at 12 Surf Life Saving Clubs as part of its Surf Club Facility Grant Program. Announcing the...
Jan 6, 2014
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Survey finds only 3% of Kiwis achieve their fitness goals
While 88% of New Zealanders have set themselves a fitness goal in the last year, new research from TomTom reveals only 3% will reach their goals. Nearly a quarter of respondents...
Jan 4, 2014
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New arts leadership grants now available
The Australia Council for the Arts is offering two significant new leadership development opportunities for arts professionals in Australia. Australia Council Director Arts...
Jan 2, 2014
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NSW leads as Australia's most popular destination
NSW leads Australian states in the number of visitors, visitor nights and visitor expenditure, according to International and National Visitor Surveys to year end September...
Jan 2, 2014
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VacSwim school holiday swimming program begins in Western Australia
Western Australia's VacSwim program, the largest program of its kind in Australia, has been launched for the summer school holidays. More than 50,000 Western Australian children...
Jan 2, 2014
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National Portrait Gallery appoints new Director
A curator with an international resume and a passion for colonial Australian art is the National Portrait Gallery's new Director. Angus Trumble has been appointed to the role...
Dec 24, 2013
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Arabian Gulf nations want more tourism work for nationals
A joint committee of tourism authorities from Arabian Gulf states has called for more employment opportunities for GCC nationals as it moved to better co-operation in the...
Dec 21, 2013
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Social media a boost for Olympic sports
A Massey University researcher has found that social media is helping athletes and organisations from minor sports connect with fans between major events. Dr Andrea Eagleman...
Dec 18, 2013
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Sport and recreation programs help health in Indigenous communities
A just released paper shows that there are many benefits to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from participation in sport and recreation programs. The paper,...
Dec 17, 2013
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Brisbane Powerhouse announces APAM 2014 program
The program has been announced for the 2014 Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), the premier biennial industry event for contemporary performing arts in the Asia Pacific...
Dec 16, 2013
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Luna Park Melbourne celebrates 101st birthday and 100th anniversary of its magical carousel
Luna Park Melbourne is today (Friday 13th December) celebrating it 101st birthday and the 100th anniversary of its 'Jewel in the Crown', the Luna Park Carousel. All Melbournians...
Dec 13, 2013
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New Zealand holiday parks confident ahead of peak season
Business confidence among New Zealand holiday park owners is relatively high in the run-up to the peak Christmas-New Year season, according to the latest Holiday Parks Business...
Dec 11, 2013
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Australian Performing Arts Market heads to Brisbane in February
The Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), the premier biennial industry event for contemporary performing arts in the Asia Pacific region, will be held in Brisbane from 18th...
Dec 11, 2013
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Young volleyballers make the most of Melbourne
The largest school-based sports competition in the Southern Hemisphere began yesterday (Sunday 8th December) at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre with Victorian Minister...
Dec 9, 2013
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Olympic Movement mourns death of Nelson Mandela and salutes 'hero of humanity'
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has expressed the shared loss of the sporting world at the passing of Nelson Mandela. Bach explained "the Olympic...
Dec 9, 2013
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Sport Minister recognises the value of volunteers
Federal Minister for Health and Sport Peter Dutton acknowledged yesterday's International Volunteer Day (5th December) by urging the community to celebrate the invaluable...
Dec 6, 2013
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Schuler Shook contributes to new Gold Coast Cultural Precinct design
As theatre consultants, Schuler Shook Theatre Planners help define the spatial relationships of performance theatres and recently advised on audience and service access points...
Dec 6, 2013
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Asian visitor spending hits $10 billion
Spending by Asian visitors in Australia has for the first time reached $10 billion in a year, with Chinese visitors accounting for 35% of that expenditure, according to analysis...
Dec 5, 2013
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Rugby World Cup generates legacy for volunteering
Research has found that many Rugby World Cup 2011 volunteers have delivered on their intentions to do more volunteer work after an outstanding experience with the event. The...
Dec 5, 2013
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Victoria launches Water Safety Week to combat increase in drowning numbers
Victoria's water agencies Life Saving Victoria, Surfing Victoria, Yachting Victoria, Kidsafe Victoria, Swimming Victoria and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria have launched Water...
Dec 3, 2013
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