News: Culture
Women barred from Afghanistan's first waterpark
The conflict hardened Afghanistan capital of Kabul has a new attraction, a US$5 million waterpark in the heart of the city. The new 2,300 metre2 facility, which includes six...
Oct 22, 2013
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Public Voting to decide Australia's Favourite Event
The Australia's Favourite Event category of the Australian Event Awards allows every Australian to cast a vote for the best public event that they attended between July 2012...
Oct 22, 2013
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Australian Womensport and Recreation Association to stage leadership workshops in Darwin
Aiming to deliver on its aim to develop future female leaders in sport and recreation, the Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA) will be staging two days of...
Oct 21, 2013
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Bushfires devastate Lithgow's Zig Zag Railway
The historic Zig Zag Railway, located to the east of Lithgow, has been devastated by bushfires that ripped through the NSW Blue Mountains on Thursday. Alexander Robinson-Mills,...
Oct 20, 2013
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Sydney Opera House brand more valuable than Australia
Australian icon the Sydney Opera House is considered internationally as a more "relevant and esteemed" brand than 'Brand Australia' itself, according to a new report by Deloitte...
Oct 19, 2013
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Smartwatches to impact on fitness and wellness
Smartwatches are set to have a significant impact on fitness and wellness in the second half of this decade, with a range of features for wellness monitoring and fitness and...
Oct 19, 2013
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Dutch Museum gets home next to Kiwi windmill
New energy has been blown into the sails of a project to establish a Dutch museum and cultural centre in the heart of Foxton, right next to Dutch windmill De Molen. Dutch...
Oct 19, 2013
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MONA trains staff to be China ready
The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania is the first Australian attraction to fully engage the training of its staff under the innovative Welcoming Chinese Visitors...
Oct 18, 2013
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New Zealand holiday parks have a spring in their step
Spring has sprung and holiday park owners in New Zealand are feeling confident, judging from the latest Holiday Parks Business Confidence Monitor. The Holiday Parks Business...
Oct 17, 2013
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Cultures of the world to converge at Cinema Park 2013
Sydney's Belmore Park is set to transform into a buzzing hive of film, music, food and cultural activity for five days in November when Cinema Park kicks off as part of the very...
Oct 17, 2013
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Unison lights up new Hastings Skate Park
The youth of Hastings can now enjoy a custom designed skate park in the heart of the city, following the Hastings District Council's development of William Nelson Park. And,...
Oct 13, 2013
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Executive exodus at Sydney cultural institutions
Australian Museum Director Frank Howarth is the latest in a list of senior executives at cultural agencies in NSW who have left their jobs this year. 61-year-old Howarth...
Oct 12, 2013
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Global Tourism Forum expands international tourism investment opportunities
Held in Macau, the recent Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTE-Forum) has been acknowledged as a major success, following on the achievement of the iInaugural Forum held in 2012....
Oct 11, 2013
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World Architecture Festival names Auckland Art Gallery building of the year
Auckland Art Gallery has been named World Building of the Year at the prestigious World Architecture Festival (WAF). The accolade, announced at the WAF in Singapore, follows...
Oct 9, 2013
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Aquatic stars honoured in new 'Dive into History' exhibition at Sydney Olympic Park
A new exhibition, honouring some of Australia's greatest sporting achievements in swimming, diving, water polo and synchronised swimming throughout the 19 year history of the...
Oct 4, 2013
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Red Centre community celebrates opening of $3 million swimming pool
The Northern Territory community of Mutitjulu, in the shadow of Uluru, has celebrated the opening of a new $3 million swimming pool. The opening of the Mutitjulu Tjurpinytjaku...
Oct 4, 2013
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New museums and galleries website to inspire fresh wave of 'cultural tourism'
In a major first for Australia's visual arts and cultural heritage sector, every museum and gallery in NSW can be accessed at the new, innovative and comprehensive Museums and...
Oct 4, 2013
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Moshtix releases State of the Industry Report 2013
Prospects for Australia's live music industry appear strong for the remainder of 2013 and into 2014 with 86% of live-music fans intending to attend the same or increase their...
Oct 4, 2013
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Qantas and MONA agree two year partnership
Qantas has announced a new partnership with Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), designed to increase visitors to both the museum and Tasmania. Qantas Group Executive...
Oct 3, 2013
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South Korean flag displayed for the first time at sporting event in North Korea
South Korea's national anthem was broadcast and its national flag shown in North Korea for the first time at a recent weightlifting tournament, the latest indication of...
Oct 3, 2013
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Wellington attractions and arts organisations in line for cash boost
11 attractions and arts organisations that help enhance the lifes of residents of Wellington region are in line for a financial boost, following the latest meeting of the...
Oct 2, 2013
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Dreamworld to introduce new Indigenous themed 'world' in December
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is introduce a new themed 'world', the Dreamworld Corroboree, in December. In July last year, Dreamworld was successfully awarded an Australian...
Oct 1, 2013
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Back to the future for Petone's McKenzie Baths
Petone's McKenzie Pool is to reopen on Saturday 16th November after a major $2.3 million redevelopment. The facility is in the final construction stage with commissioning and...
Oct 1, 2013
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New luxury resort for Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Beach District
United Arab Emirates-based developer Bin Otaiba Investment Group has unveiled plans to develop a new five-star resort on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi's cultural and tourism zone....
Oct 1, 2013
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