News: Culture
Australian Event Awards winners announced
One of Australia's most spectacular festivals, Vivid Sydney, and the wildly popular Summernats Car Festival have been named as some of the best events of 2013 as part of the...
Nov 20, 2013
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Majority of Saudis favour women's right to sports
A vast majority of Saudis favour women having the right to fully engage in sport, according to a Saudi Arabian sociology researcher. In a country that has no official facilities...
Nov 19, 2013
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Carisbrook Stadium demolition to be complete by Christmas
The final chapter in the story of Dunedin's Carisbrook Stadium is underway with the stadium being demolished and the site set to cleared by Christmas. Demolition work of the...
Nov 19, 2013
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Melbourne Ring Festival opening marks biggest ever opera event in Australia
The curtain will rise on The Melbourne Ring Cycle today (Monday 18th November), with Australian and international opera stars gathering at Arts Centre Melbourne for the biggest...
Nov 18, 2013
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PCYC fears for programs as Federal crime prevention funds put on hold
The PCYC network of Police and Community/Citizens Youth Clubs fears that it will lose out on Federal funding for its community and youth crime prevention programs. The PCYC...
Nov 18, 2013
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Queensland outback tourism operators shine
Tourism operators across the Outback have been recognised by their peers at the annual Outback Tourism Awards, held last night (Saturday 16th November) in Mt Isa, with Qantas...
Nov 17, 2013
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University research to define boot-camps
A new research project to develop a definition of boot camps in the fitness industry is being undertaken at the University of Ballarat. Dr Alex Donaldson (Research Fellow) and...
Nov 16, 2013
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Dramatic increase in diabetes unveiled
The IDF Diabetes Atlas, released by the International Diabetes Federation on World Diabetes Day (14th November), confirms that diabetes is on the increase globally. And the...
Nov 14, 2013
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Football participation reaches 1.96 million Australians
The latest audit of football participation in Australia shows that 1.96 million Australians are actively involved in the game as a player, coach or match official. The...
Nov 12, 2013
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New Zealand tourism industry preparing for changing markets
New forecasts show that tourism is on track to continue its position as one of New Zealand's biggest export sectors, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand...
Nov 11, 2013
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Study shows worth of Hong Kong's exhibition industry
A new Economic Impact Study on the Hong Kong exhibition industry reveals that exhibitions are contributing more than ever before to Hong Kong's economy. In 2012, the year...
Nov 11, 2013
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Barry Humphries to direct 2015 Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Entertainer Barry Humphries has been named artistic director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in 2015, taking over the role from singer Kate Ceberano. Announcing what he...
Nov 11, 2013
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Precor research backs continued popularity of selectorised fitness equipment
While fitness innovations can be temporary, CrossFit has been one of the hottest trends of recent years. Yet, recent research undertaken by Precor suggests that fitness club...
Nov 10, 2013
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Parents value swimming and water safety lessons above other out-of-school activities
A new study released by AUSTSWIM and the Royal Life Saving Society Australia shows that both parents and non-parents chose 'learning to swim' as the most important...
Nov 4, 2013
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Two in three New Zealanders play video games
Playing video games remains well-established on the list of favourite New Zealand past-times, according to the Digital New Zealand 2014* report launched today. Nine in 10...
Oct 30, 2013
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Tourism vital to Australian economy
Australia's tourism businesses contribute immensely to the nation's economy, despite the number of businesses falling last year, according to new research. Tourism Research...
Oct 29, 2013
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World class skate facility for Napier's Marine Parade
Napier City Council has recommended a plan to upgrade the former Marineland site, its SkateZone and the Marine Parade carpark into a skate park, 'Reef Garden' and amphitheatre,...
Oct 29, 2013
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New forecast reinforces regional tourism potential
The latest tourism forecast reinforces the potential for tourism to be an economic development strategy for Australia, according to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF). Tourism...
Oct 28, 2013
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Anniversary concert marks Sydney Opera House's 40th birthday
A star-studded gala event has taken place at the Sydney Opera House in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic venue. Sunday evening's bill included top Australian...
Oct 28, 2013
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20 million annual visits to Centennial Parklands
Newly published research shows that over 20 million annual visits were made to Centennial Parklands - confirming it one of the most used and loved recreational and entertainment...
Oct 25, 2013
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Australian sport worth $12.8 billion in income, employs 134,000
The size and significance of sport to Australians and the national economy was reinforced today with the release of data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) which...
Oct 24, 2013
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Racegoers to splurge on Melbourne Cup Carnival
As Australians gear up for 'the race that stops the nation', business information analysts at IBISWorld forecast that higher consumer sentiment will lift Melbourne Cup Carnival...
Oct 23, 2013
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YMCA to buy Christchurch's Roxx Climbing Centre
The YMCA of Christchurch is to purchase The Roxx Climbing Centre with its extensive climbing wall, bouldering wall and the popular Clip 'N Climb features. The decision to...
Oct 23, 2013
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Research confirms years of struggle in regional tourism
Many regional Australian tourism operators and hoteliers have experienced flat or negative growth over the past five years, according to new research from Tourism Accommodation...
Oct 22, 2013
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