News: Culture
US arts organisations' ticket-selling strategies redefined by the internet, social media and mobile
The Internet, social media, and mobile connectivity are seen as vital to the operations of US-based arts organisations, changing the way they stage performances, mount and...
Feb 11, 2013
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Leisure travel on the rise
Tourism in the Asia Pacific regions is expected to continue to grow in 2013, according to a new study which found leisure holidays remain strong among the region's travellers....
Feb 10, 2013
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Third Auckland Fringe comes alive
Set to be held from 15th February to 10th March the third Auckland Fringe will offer over 100 cabaret, burlesque, comedy, dance, music, outdoor, theatre and visual arts events....
Feb 9, 2013
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2012: Australia's year of the Chinese tourist
China's importance to Australia's tourism industry has again been highlighted by new figures showing the number of Chinese visitors to Australia jumped 15.5% in 2012, according...
Feb 7, 2013
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Australia welcomes of the Year of the Snake
Australian attractions and business have welcomed the arrival of the Chinese Year of the Snake with a series of events and initiatives. With celebrations for Chinese Lunar New...
Feb 7, 2013
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SCG marks 75th anniversary of the 1938 Empire Games
The Sydney Cricket Ground will this week celebrate the 75th anniversary of the third Empire Games, the sporting event now known as the Commonwealth Games. The 1938 Empire Games...
Feb 6, 2013
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KidSport kicks goals for Western Australian sport clubs
The number of Western Australian children to have joined sport and recreation clubs throughout the State as a result of the KidSport initiative has reached 13,000. Western...
Feb 5, 2013
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Victorians buck downward domestic holiday trend
56% of Australians intend to take a domestic holiday in the next 12 months, down from 57% at the same time last year, according to the Roy Morgan Research Holiday Tracking...
Feb 5, 2013
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Bali's strategy to save tourism
Bali's provincial administration plans to launch a new master plan to combat challenges and complaints faced by the island's current tourism development scheme. The master plan...
Feb 3, 2013
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Women's game seen as a key driver of football
The growth potential of women's football in Australia was the central topic when officials from AFC and UEFA met with an FFA delegation in Sydney this week. Newly nominated FIFA...
Feb 2, 2013
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New Zealand holiday parks optimistic about 2013
Holiday parks are generally optimistic about their business and feeling confident going into the next 12 months, according to a new survey of the sector. The Holiday Parks...
Jan 31, 2013
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Christchurch arts gets million dollar boost
Creative New Zealand has allocated up to $1 million to arts organisations in Christchurch until June 2014 for new earthquake recovery grants. Creative New Zealand Chief...
Jan 28, 2013
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China faces youth fitness crisis
Despite its increasingly formidable performance in many Olympic sports, China is experiencing a serious decline in fitness and physical activity among its young people. With...
Jan 23, 2013
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Water Safety Program for Illawarra Migrants
More than 40 young Illawarra migrants from nations including Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, Burundi and Ethiopia recently participated in a two week water...
Jan 23, 2013
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Stakeholders welcome creation of Murujuga National Park
The Western Australian Government has approved the creation of the Murujuga National Park on the Burrup Peninsula in a move welcomed by tourism operators in the region. The head...
Jan 22, 2013
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Domestic beach holidays get thumbs up from Australians
New research by Tourism Australia has confirmed Australian beach holidays rate among the best in the world, with six out of 10 Australians rating the country's iconic beach...
Jan 22, 2013
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Etihad Airways to sponsor Australian icon
Etihad Airways and the Sydney Opera House have partnered to develop a range of joint initiatives to promote tourism, culture and the arts to a worldwide audience. NSW Minister...
Jan 21, 2013
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Campers help bolster tourism numbers
The Goldfields Tourism Network says Kalgoorlie-Boulder is continuing to show positive tourist numbers during peak season. Australian Bureau of Statistics' data shows...
Jan 19, 2013
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Breastfeeding mothers to protest at Bribie Island Aquatic Leisure Centre
Breastfeeding mothers are to protest at the Bribie Island Aquatic Leisure Centre about their right to feed their infants. The protest is in response to the experience of a young...
Jan 18, 2013
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New Zealand Ballet appoints new Ballet Master, and three new dancers
The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has announced the appointment of Martin Vedel who will join its artistic team as Ballet Master. RNZB Managing Director Amanda Skoog "we are...
Jan 18, 2013
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Abu Dhabi Louvre to open in 2015
A new timetable for the Abu Dhabi Government's development of an ambitious cultural district on the Emirate's Saadiyat Island will see the first attraction - a branch of the...
Jan 18, 2013
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Mona Foma takes centre stage
Hobart's fifth annual MONA FOMA festival, being held this week, is becoming a destination for tourists from all over the world according to Curator Brian Ritchie. Explaining...
Jan 17, 2013
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Queensland Theatre Company rebuilds after the January 2011 Floods
The Queenland Government has provided important recovery funds to the Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) to help it get back on track following the 2011 Brisbane floods. Like many...
Jan 15, 2013
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Tourism growth from across the world
Double digit increases from 10 of Australia's top source markets saw international tourism arrivals rise by 6.9% in November, according to peak industry body Tourism & Transport...
Jan 15, 2013
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