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Prime Minister announces new Arts and Tourism Ministers
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced her reshuffled Ministry, following the departure of some of the most senior ministers in the Labor Government last week....
Mar 25, 2013
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Art Gallery of NSW's expansion to suffer from lack of funds?
Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales has revealed plans to double in size and transform itself into an art museum for the 'Asian century'. Aiming to expand northwards toward...
Mar 22, 2013
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More to AFL supporters than footy
With the official 2013 AFL season about to kick off, Roy Morgan Research has been looking at the spending patterns of AFL's 7,579,000 AFL supporters (40% of the Australian...
Mar 22, 2013
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Women let down by lack of cycling networks
A lack of safe cycle paths is stopping women from riding, according to a new national survey by the Cycling Promotion Fund and the National Heart Foundation of Australia. More...
Mar 21, 2013
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Netball to remove participation barriers with new advisory group
Announced as a part of the its Harmony Day celebrations, Netball Australia has formed a One Netball Advisory Group with the aim to identify and remove barriers to netball...
Mar 21, 2013
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Reaching new markets through the Australian Fitness and Health Expo
Exhibition organiser Diverse Exhibitions is highlighting that will be drawn to the 2013 Australian Fitness & Health Expo, and the range of exhibits targetted at these...
Mar 20, 2013
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Celebrating 40 years of Arts Victoria
Arts Victoria has marked 40 years of existence with a celebration of the 1970s and the decade's impact on the development of Victoria's arts sector. Launching the first part of...
Mar 18, 2013
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Proposed Mount Wellington Cable Car encounters opposition from Indigenous groups
The Tasmanian Aboriginal community has vowed to fight a proposal for a cable car to ascend Hobart's Mount Wellington. Known as 'kunanyi' by Tasmania's Aboriginal community, the...
Mar 18, 2013
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Art Gallery of South Australia triples return on investment
The Art Gallery of South Australia has released an economic impact study detailing its total economic contribution to the State to be $19.8 million, generating $3 of economic...
Mar 17, 2013
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Creative New Zealand welcomes new Arts Council Chair
Creative New Zealand has welcomed the appointment of Dr Dick Grant as the new Chair of the Arts Council, replacing Alastair Carruthers who has resigned from 31st March. Dr Grant...
Mar 15, 2013
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Hong Kong Museum of Art Andy Warhol exhibition greets 200,000th visitor
Currently on show at the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the 'Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal' exhibition has, in addition to many accolades, this week welcomed its 200,000th visitor....
Mar 14, 2013
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Australia Council receives major funding boost under National Cultural Policy
Federal Minister for the Arts Simon Crean has released the long awaited details of the Federal Government's $235 million cultural policy, the first major review of Australia's...
Mar 14, 2013
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Sport participation grows in New Zealand schools
Just released New Zealand Secondary Schools Sports Council (NZSSSC) school sport representation census results show that the number of students representing their school in...
Mar 14, 2013
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Les Mills opens state-of-the-art club in the heart of Hamilton
Les Mills is giving Hamilton residents the chance to unleash their potential at a brand new $10 million fitness club in the heart of the city. New Zealand's largest and most...
Mar 12, 2013
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2012 a bumper year for tourism growth
Recently released International Visitor Survey results show Australia's traditional markets remain strong, with opportunity for further growth from both the US and the emerging...
Mar 12, 2013
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New fund to 'kickstart' Singapore tourism growth
Mindful of growing competition in Asian tourism markets, the Singapore Government is looking to support lifestyle concepts with strong tourism potential through its new...
Mar 12, 2013
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New ways to communicate the value of art
To inspire change in the way people talk about art, Youth Arts Queensland (YAQ) has partnered with Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) to present a professional development event...
Mar 11, 2013
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Asian Cup Australia 2015 can open doors to Asia
The Lowy Institute for International Policy has released a paper highlighting the important role football can play in strengthening and broadening Australia's networks in Asia....
Mar 10, 2013
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Australian pole dancing takes weight loss to new heights
A ground-breaking Australian program that combines pole dancing with a controlled eating plan is achieving great results in helping women lose weight, increase muscle tone and...
Mar 8, 2013
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Queensland's outstanding theatre achievers honoured
Queensland Arts Minister Ian Walker has this week congratulated Queensland's top theatre productions and performers, recognised at the Matilda Awards in Brisbane. Minister...
Mar 8, 2013
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Queensland plan to get more women involved in sport
Five of Queensland's top sporting identities have come together to deliver a plan to get more women and girls involved in sport. The group, convened by acting Queensland...
Mar 7, 2013
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Yas Waterworld to start ladies nights
The recently opened Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of women-only 'Ladies nights', making it more comfortable for women to enjoy the park's 43 rides, slides...
Mar 7, 2013
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Australian Fitness & Health Expo ramps up industry marketing campaign
With the 2013 Australian Fitness & Health Expo less than six weeks away, exhibition organiser Diverse Exhibitions is ramping up its marketing efforts. For industry professionals...
Mar 6, 2013
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Industry leader James Strong dies
One of Australia's top business figures, James Strong, has died from lung complications following surgery. Perhaps best known for his role as Chief Executive and Managing...
Mar 5, 2013
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