News: Culture
Resilient Hong Kong convention industry welcomes 1,726,693 visitors in 2012
Growth in Hong Kong's exhibition industry slowed in 2012, as global uncertainties affected the international meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) market. The...
Jul 3, 2013
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Prime Minister Rudd makes new Ministerial appointments in Arts, Environment and Sport
In the wake of last week's leadership change, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has revealed his new Ministry with changes in the key leisure porfolios of arts, environment...
Jul 1, 2013
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Fitness First targets teen market
With the July school holidays now underway, Fitness First is again is inviting 14 to 18 year olds to use its clubs for free as part of its Fitness First Initiative for Teens...
Jul 1, 2013
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2013 Christchurch Arts Festival programme unveiled
The full programme for the 2013 Christchurch Arts Festival has been released featuring more than 50 events spread across five weeks from 22nd August to 22nd September. The...
Jun 30, 2013
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Two years of achievement for Victoria University's Sport and Learning Precinct
On 24th June 2011 Victoria University (VU) celebrated the opening of its $68.5 million state-of-the-art Sport and Learning Precinct at its Footscray campus in Melbourne. This...
Jun 28, 2013
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Dunedin Botanic Garden celebrates 150 years
The Dunedin Botanic Garden, New Zealand's first botanic garden, is celebrating its 150th anniversary through 2013 with a celebration to be held this Sunday (30th June)....
Jun 28, 2013
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International experts speak at Creative New Zealand National Arts Conference
International and national speakers, including John McGrath, founding Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Wales and Lee-Ann Buckskin, Manager of the Aboriginal Arts...
Jun 27, 2013
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Ready Steady Go Kids proves popular with Queensland youngsters
Ready Steady Go Kids is proving to be a hit with Queensland children with two more Queensland regions set to introduce the popular multi-sport program. The programs,...
Jun 27, 2013
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Federal grants for regional Australian tourism businesses
The Australian Government is offering new grants of up to $250,000 on a matched dollar-for-dollar funding basis to help tourism operators increase the quality and range of...
Jun 26, 2013
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Play centre investigated over 'sex party' claims
An indoor play centre in south eastern Melbourne has been the subject of media allegations that it has been hosting weekend adult sex parties. Media organisations across...
Jun 25, 2013
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UNESCO agrees World Heritage Area status for Tasmanian forests
Some of Tasmania's most contentious forests have been given the highest level of environmental protection with a listing by the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations...
Jun 25, 2013
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2013 Helpmann Award nominations announced
The nominations for the 2013 Helpmann Awards have been announced simultaneously at events in six Australian cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth....
Jun 25, 2013
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Aquatic, fitness, recreation and sport employment and salary trends under the microscope
People working in aquatic, fitness, recreation and sport jobs in Australia and New Zealand are being called upon to participate in a national survey which opens this week,...
Jun 20, 2013
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Culture and tourism the 'perfect marriage'
Visiting Auckland this week, Malaysia's Minister of Tourism and Culture, Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz has highlighted the potential of merging of culture and tourism. In...
Jun 20, 2013
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$311 million investment in NSW arts and culture
The 2013/14 NSW Budget is provides an investment of $311 million to support the State's vibrant arts, cultural and screen sectors to build jobs and enrich communities. The...
Jun 20, 2013
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Iranian art entrepreneur to open Dubai's first public art museum
Iranian-born art collector Ramin Salsali is planning to erect a modern art gallery in the heart of Dubai's commercial centre. To be located in the Burj Khalifa district in...
Jun 19, 2013
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Art Gallery website wins international award
The Dunedin Public Art Gallery's website has won a website design category at the Museums Australia Multimedia & Publication Design Awards (MAPDA). In addition to this win, the...
Jun 18, 2013
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Backing for sport and recreation projects in Far North Queensland
The Queensland Government has backed a range of sports projects and initiatives in Far North Queensland. Thursday (13th June) saw Queensland Sports Minister Steve Dickson open...
Jun 15, 2013
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Tasmania records best ever activity levels
Recently released Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that Tasmania has achieved its best ever results in participation levels for sport, recreation and physical...
Jun 14, 2013
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How High Intensity Interval Training is changing the face of exercising
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has issued a guidance note on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and how it is changing the face of exercising....
Jun 13, 2013
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Planning protection for Melbourne's arts precinct
The future of Melbourne's thriving Southbank arts and entertainment precinct is more secure, thanks to mandatory height controls approved by Victorian Planning Minister Matthew...
Jun 13, 2013
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Asian Attractions Expo moves to Beijing for 2014
Following the success of the 2013 Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) in Singapore last week, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced...
Jun 12, 2013
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Museums drive economic and cultural transformation
Museums are powerful generators of cultural capital with cities and local communities looking at museums as an anchor for revitalisation and regeneration, according to the...
Jun 11, 2013
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Industry figures recognised in Queen's Birthday honours
Among hundreds of Australians, from all walks of life, recognised with Queen's Birthday honours, this year's honours list includes a number of industry figures. Ron Clarke MBE:...
Jun 10, 2013
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