News: Culture
Enta Ticketing Solutions to ticket Sydney Festival
Enta Ticketing Solutions continues to sign up leading events and organisations to use its ticketing, marketing and CRM system, by forging a deal with Sydney Festival. Enta...
Sep 7, 2012
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Matt Conlan assumes Northern Territory leisure portfolios
Following the election of the new Country Liberal Government in the Northern Territory, Territory MP Matthew 'Matt' Conlan has been appointed Minister for the Territory's five...
Sep 6, 2012
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Vale: David Humphreys, respected venue manager
Respected Perth Arena General Manager David Humphreys has died from health complications, just two months out from the venue's opening. Perth Arena venue manager AEG Ogden,...
Sep 4, 2012
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Survey shows concerns on tourism competitiveness
Factors affecting the competitiveness of Australia's tourism industry are causing increasing concern among operators, according to the latest edition of the TTF-MasterCard...
Sep 3, 2012
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New Yass skatepark ready to roll
Plans to upgrade the Yass Skatepark are to move forward following the pledge of a $55,000 grant from the NSW Government. Yass Valley Youth Council member Caitlin Nelson said...
Sep 3, 2012
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Olympic gold medal winner slams 'embarrassing' UAE sport
The United Arab Emirates's only Olympic medal winner has said the Arabian Gulf state must do more to encourage children to take up sport to improve the current "embarrassing"...
Sep 2, 2012
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Alarming new report on Northern Territory drownings
The Royal Life Saving Society in the Northern Territory is calling for change as a result of a report that reveals that per capita the Northern Territory now records more...
Sep 1, 2012
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Shenzhen Grand Theatre prepares for September Arts Festival
The 16th Grand Theatre Art Festival will open in the Chinese city of Shenzhen on 7th September with a vocal concert headed by tenor Zhang Jianyi, bass Shen Yang and baritone...
Aug 31, 2012
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Medieval sport comes to Kryal Castle
Internationally awarded and recognized Jousting Champion, Justin Holland and his team are set to become one of the star attractions at the new Kryal Castle, just outside of...
Aug 31, 2012
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Rugby league museum opens in Sydney
117 years of rugby league history is showcased in the newly opened Rugby League Museum, located at Rugby League Central at Sydney's Moore Park. Officially launched on the...
Aug 31, 2012
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What's next for Melbourne's arts precinct?
The new Hamer Hall may be open for business and getting rave reviews, but the Victorian Government has further plans for Melbourne's Southbank Arts Precinct. Announcing that...
Aug 30, 2012
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Dubbo Festival to host world premiere of La Traviata
Opera Australia's astounding production of Verdi's La Traviata (the film) is to make its World Premiere at the Dubbo Festival. Performed on a stage on Sydney Harbour, the...
Aug 29, 2012
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Annual Museums Australia conference heads to Adelaide
The 16th Museums Australia National Conference is to be held at the University of Adelaide from 24th to 28th September. Hosted by the Museums Australia South Australian branch,...
Aug 28, 2012
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Awards recognise 800,000 volunteers
Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) and MORE FM are encouraging Kiwis to say thanks to the 800,000 volunteers who help make sport possible in New Zealand. Each year volunteers give 50...
Aug 27, 2012
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Strategy for media jobs for Indigenous Australians
Stars of the blockbuster Australian film The Sapphires have joined Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean and Indigenous Employment and Economic Development Minister Julie Collins to...
Aug 27, 2012
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New environment for sport and play
A new sports court concept from Kompan is set to change the face of team sports by providing a space that accommodates multiple games and functions. The innovative and original...
Aug 27, 2012
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Burnie City Council to deliver free skateboard workshops
Burnie City Council has partnered with Skateboarding Australia to deliver 17 free skateboarding workshops at the Burnie skatepark over the next 12 months. The first free...
Aug 24, 2012
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Blue Mountains voices join Opera Australia
Over 30 Blue Mountains amateur singers have performed as part of Opera Australia's first Community Choir Project, the largest community choir ever to perform at the Sydney Opera...
Aug 24, 2012
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Obesity produces diabetes epidemic in India
India is bracing for a massive surge in type 2 diabetes, with credible estimates putting the number of sufferers in the next 20 years at more than 100 million. It is a...
Aug 24, 2012
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Blockbuster exhibitions vital for ACT tourism
A new report confirms that 'blockbuster' exhibitions are a major drawcard for Canberra's tourism industry and economy. The report, Major Blockbuster Events in the ACT , by...
Aug 23, 2012
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Cairns skate strategy identifies need for new facilities
A new concrete skate park in Gordonvale has topped the list of priorities included in the Cairns Regional Council draft Skate and BMX Strategy 2012-2022. Having already...
Aug 22, 2012
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Adelaide works on long-term promotion of its festivals
The director of the WOMADelaide music event, Ian Scobie, will chair a collaboration of Adelaide's biggest festivals. Earlier this year, the city's 10 major festivals joined...
Aug 22, 2012
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Plans approved for Bendigo jail to become a theatre
The City of Greater Bendigo Council has approved plans to turn the city's historic jail into a community theatre. The $26 million project, to be mostly funded by the Victorian...
Aug 21, 2012
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Board diversity a key to sport management and funding
Australian sport organisations that do not include women in their governance structures could lose their funding from the Australian Sports Commission. Giving her assessment of...
Aug 21, 2012
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