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Historic Indigenous tourism initiative gets international recognition
The historic Larrakia Declaration on the Development of Indigenous Tourism, first signed in Darwin in March this year, has been adopted unanimously by the Board of the Pacific...
Oct 4, 2012
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Opera Australia chief to take on new role
Opera Australia Chief Executive Adrian Collette is to step down from the company after 16 years to take a new job with Melbourne University in January, potentially sparking an...
Oct 4, 2012
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Brisbane Festival a success in a million
More than one million people have enjoyed the 2012 Brisbane Festival, which is celebrating a record 90 plus sell-out performances and box office takings in excess of $1.2...
Oct 4, 2012
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New art museums open in Shanghai
Seeking to enhance its status as a global arts centre, the city of Shanghai has opened two new art museums on the former site of the 2010 World Expo. The China Art Museum,...
Oct 3, 2012
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News Limited supports Asia Pacific World Sport and Women's Conference 2012
The inaugural Asia Pacific World Sport and Women (APWSW) Conference has unveiled News Limited as its official partner for the ground-breaking two-day forum at the Melbourne...
Sep 30, 2012
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Global tourism to reach 1 billion landmark
With a record 467 million tourists travelling in the first half of 2012, international tourism remains firmly on track to reach one billion tourists by the end of the year the...
Sep 28, 2012
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SkiJapan embarks on 2012/13 winter season recruitment
SkiJapan, the largest employer of foreign seasonal workers in the Japanese ski resort of Niseko, has embarked upon its 2012/13 (northern hemisphere) winter season recruitment...
Sep 28, 2012
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Singapore inaugurates new art zone
Through a biennale, an art fair, institutional development and other initiatives, Singapore is positioning itself to replace Hong Kong as Asia's regional art hub. Key to this is...
Sep 26, 2012
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Governor-General to open inaugural Asia Pacific World Sport and Women Conference
Her Excellency, Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, will officially open the inaugural Asia Pacific World Sport and Women (APWSW) Conference on the...
Sep 26, 2012
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Vector Arena to introduce intimate venue mode
Auckland's Vector Arena is to introduce a new 'intimate' seating format this November. Dubbed the Vector Arena theatre mode, the 12,000 seat venue will use curtains and stage...
Sep 26, 2012
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Artists honoured in 2012 Helpmann Awards
Robyn Nevin and Cate Blanchett, were among Australia's top performance artists honoured at last night's at the Helpmann Awards, Live Entertainment Australia's annuual...
Sep 25, 2012
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YMCA introduces family activity programming
A combination of cost and time constraints along with a lack of available 'family friendly' fitness options is seeing many families miss out on spending quality, active time...
Sep 24, 2012
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Taiwan tempting 7 million visitors
Tourist arrivals to Taiwan are expected to reach 7 million this year, exceeding last year's figure of 6.08 million international visitors. According to the Tourism Bureau...
Sep 23, 2012
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Boosting Indigenous participation in arts management
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is aiming to ensure that more Indigenous people are involved in professional roles in the art world. The NGA recently invited...
Sep 21, 2012
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Louvre Abu Dhabi collection details revealed
A Paul Gauguin masterpiece and the first known photograph of a veiled woman have been acquired by the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which is scheduled to open in 2015. Other rare...
Sep 19, 2012
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Kyle Johnston and Jodie Bennett join Arts Centre Melbourne executive team
Arts Centre Melbourne Chief Executive Judith Isherwood has announced that Melbourne leisure business consultant Kyle Johnston has been appointed Executive, Customer Enterprises...
Sep 17, 2012
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Australian domestic tourism on the rise
New figures from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) show that overnight trips taken by domestic Australian tourists increased by 6% to 75.1 million for the year ending June 2012...
Sep 17, 2012
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Funding grows to restore Angkor Wat
The Cambodia Government has signed an agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to assist in safeguarding Angkor Wat, the...
Sep 15, 2012
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Double win for 2012 Santos Tour Down Under
The Australian Event Awards have delivered a double win for the 2012 Santos Tour Down Under. Presented at Sydney's ANZ Stadium last night (13th September) the 2012 Santos Tour...
Sep 14, 2012
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Small grants initiative launched to help connect young people with sport clubs
The Papatoetoe Sports and Community Charitable Trust (PSCCT) has launched its 'Choose Sport' initiative backed by an audience of approximately 100 community sponsors and...
Sep 13, 2012
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Conference to engage women in sport management and participation
Leading sport governing bodies the AFL, Cricket Australia, Football Federation Australia and Netball Australia have joined the Melbourne Cricket Club and event host the...
Sep 11, 2012
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Future uncertain for South Australian midnight basketball program
The midnight basketball program used by more than 400 youngsters at the City of Salibury's Gardens Recreation Centre is in doubt because of a lack of funding. The 10-week...
Sep 11, 2012
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Creative New Zealand awards $5.2 million for arts development
A diverse and vibrant range of arts projects ranging from Pacific musical theatre to multi-media arts, have gained more than $5 million in funding through Creative New Zealand's...
Sep 7, 2012
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Vegemite SurfGroms set to power into second year
Having introduced over 8,000 Australian youngsters to junior surfing and beach safety in its first year, Vegemite SurfGroms, the world's first national junior participation...
Sep 7, 2012
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