News: Culture
Light Garden to illuminate Sydney's Centennial Park
From 18th to 27th January, a spectacular illuminated Light Garden will light up Centennial Park like never before. This free community event will celebrate a key milestone in...
Jan 11, 2013
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Swim for Life celebrates five years in the Pilbara
YMCA Perth's Swim for Life program celebrated the New Year by reaching its fifth birthday. Since 2008, the award winning Indigenous youth employment program has assisted 80...
Jan 10, 2013
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Free events mark start of Sydney Festival
Patrons took advantage of the opening day of the 2013 Sydney Festival on Saturday marked with a series of free events in Hyde Park, Darling Harbour and The Domain. Marking the...
Jan 7, 2013
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ARV and AIPT announce strategic alliance
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) and the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers have announced a strategic alliance that aims to get more people, more active, more often....
Jan 3, 2013
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Hervey Bay cultural attraction proves popular with visitors
Incorporating the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery and a brand new intrepretive centre - the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere - the Fraser Coast Cultural Centre is proving popular with...
Dec 31, 2012
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Cinema chains, Ian Thorpe win Human Rights Awards
Australia's four major cinema chains have received an award from the Australian Human Rights Commission for their roll-out of the Cinema Access Implementation Plan. Commencing...
Dec 28, 2012
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Dancing and martial arts experience kick in popularity
More Australian children are dancing and engaging in martial arts - but less are playing netball and tennis - according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of...
Dec 28, 2012
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Australians unable to escape work and social media while on holiday
Australians are struggling to escape work or resist heavy use of social media while on annual leave, often to the detriment of relationships with their travelling companions...
Dec 26, 2012
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New Visitor Centre for Christchurch Botanic Gardens
A new multi-purpose visitor centre is set to add an exciting dimension to Christchurch's Botanic Gardens, following a recent Christchurch City Council decision. Leighs...
Dec 24, 2012
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A-League fan banned after racist abuse
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has acted on the Paul Ifill racial abuse incident, announcing an Adelaide man had been banned from attending any A-League match for two...
Dec 24, 2012
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Tokyo, Bangkok: cities with the friendliest locals
Two Asian cities have been ranked as having the friendliest populations in the world. Tokyo came in second in TripAdvisor's list of Top 10 Friendliest People, while Bangkok was...
Dec 24, 2012
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Australians keep jogging and running
The number of Australians jogging or running as a sport or recreational activity has almost doubled since 2005/06, according to a new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)...
Dec 20, 2012
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Fremantle Esplanade Youth Plaza moves to design phase
The local community will play a strong role in the design and features of the innovative new Esplanade Youth Plaza, with community workshops to be held in the New Year. The...
Dec 20, 2012
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International sport federations generate $2 billion in sponsorship
International sports federations receive more than $2 billion per year in sponsorship according to the latest research from Sponsorship Today. The monthly report series analysed...
Dec 18, 2012
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AFL Victoria records participation rise through 2012
Australian Football achieved record participation numbers in Victoria in 2012 with AFL Victoria figures showingg an increase of almost 6% in overall participation in Victoria...
Dec 18, 2012
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Luna Park Melbourne celebrates 100 years
Luna Park Melbourne has celebrated its 100th birthday with free community activities, music concerts and heritage events set to continue throughout the summer months while also...
Dec 17, 2012
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Obesity killing three times as many as malnutrition
With the exception of sub-Saharan Africa, eating too much is now a more serious risk to the health of populations than eating poorly, according to the Global Burden of Disease...
Dec 15, 2012
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Rugby union records fourth consecutive year of participant growth as player numbers surpass 300,000
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has this week reported on a record breaking year for participation after recording more than 300,000 players for the first time in its history....
Dec 15, 2012
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New data shows tourism benefits to communities
New information will help highlight the value of the visitor industry to every community in New Zealand, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ). The...
Dec 14, 2012
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Australian fitness expos to boom
In response to Australia's obsession with fitness and healthy lifestyles, Diversified Exhibitions Australia, organisers of the Australian Fitness & Health Expo has announced...
Dec 13, 2012
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Pair share inaugural Linton Kerber Memorial Award
Bonnie McGee, Recreation Officer at Meander Valley Council in northern Tasmania and Mark Taylor, the Manager of Community & Recreation Services, Ku-ring-gai Council have shared...
Dec 12, 2012
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Abu Dhabi to construct world's largest sculpture
Abu Dhabi is set to construct the world's biggest sculpture, which will be similar in size to The Great Pyramid of Giza. Looking surprisingly similar to Egypt's historic tourism...
Dec 11, 2012
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New partnership to bolster Australia's wine and tourism marketing
International marketing of two of Australia's biggest export sectors - wine and tourism - is about to be bolstered by a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between...
Dec 10, 2012
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New Aboriginal art movement showcased at National Museum
An exhibition of unique works from a new Aboriginal art movement emerging from the Western Desert opened at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra today (Friday 7th...
Dec 7, 2012
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