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Olympic debut links to Qatar advancing sport for women
With their female athletes having made their debut at the London Olympic Games, Qatar is aiming to further advance women's sports in the country and the region. On Saturday,...
Jul 31, 2012
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Leisure venues and open space at the heart of a new Christchurch
A convention centre, sports stadium and performing arts complex are among the landmark projects planned for a new-look Christchurch. The Recovery Plan for New Zealand's oldest...
Jul 31, 2012
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End of the line for the Zig Zag railway
A catalogue of safety deficiencies seem set to end operations of Blue Mountains attraction the Zig Zag Railway. NSW Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian yesterday (27th...
Jul 27, 2012
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Tribunal allows anti-discrimination exemption for C-RACE women-only swimming sessions
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has allowed the City of Casey to continue women-only swimming sessions at its Casey Recreation and Aquatic Centre (C-RACE)...
Jul 25, 2012
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Outgoing NGV Director calls for new contemporary art museum
The outgoing Director of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr Gerard Vaughan, says Victoria should build a dedicated contemporary arts museum within the next decade. Dr...
Jul 21, 2012
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ARU makes history with Ann Sherry's Board appointment
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has appointed its first female Board Director, announcing that Ann Sherry AO will fill a vacancy created by outgoing Director Rick Lee. Sherry's...
Jul 20, 2012
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Survey reveals Australia's favourite 'big things'
The Big Banana at Coffs Harbour in NSW has topped a poll of Australia's favourite 'big things'. The poll of 1,008 Australians, commissioned by TomTom, the supplier of in-car...
Jul 17, 2012
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Australian research highlights benefits of yoga
With yoga ranking as one of Australia's most popular forms of physical activity, a new nationwide academic study has highlighted its benefits. The national survey of 3,892 yoga...
Jul 16, 2012
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Industry staff shortage looms as workers head to mines
An acute shortage of skilled labour in leisure and tourism, with many workers heading to the mining industry, where pay is much higher, is concerning Federal Minister for...
Jul 15, 2012
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New funding to keep Indigenous Australians active
opportunities for Indigenous Australians to participate in sport and recreation have been announced through the Australian Government's $30.4 million Indigenous Sport and Active...
Jul 13, 2012
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$1 million boost for Indigenous tourism on the Gold Coast
A showcase of Aboriginal culture and Australian wildlife will be established on the Gold Coast through a $1 million Strategic Tourism Investment Grant (STIG). Federal Minister...
Jul 12, 2012
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Asian heritage sites get UNESCO recognition
Cultural and environmental sites in Malaysia, China and India have been added to the UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World Heritage list....
Jul 11, 2012
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New Y Women's Health Club 'more than a gym'
The YMCA of Sydney has unveiled a new Y Women's Health Club at the Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre (MIISC) in western Sydney - which is set to become a vital hub of community...
Jul 11, 2012
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Mummy extended due to popular demand
The Queensland Museum will extend its blockbuster exhibition Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb until 21st October following record tickets sales and sell-out weekend crowds. Nearly...
Jul 10, 2012
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Sport unites during national reconciliation week
Saturday saw Federal Minister for Sport Kate Lundy celebrate the 2012 NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week by opening the YMCA Canberra...
Jul 9, 2012
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Queensland Attorney-General visits Hervey Bay boot camp
Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Jarrod Bleijie visited Operation Hard Yakka this week to see first-hand how boot camps can break the cycle of youth crime....
Jul 6, 2012
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$48 million in Federal funding for Indigenous arts, culture and languages
Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean has announced $48 million for projects that support Indigenous arts, culture and languages, including a $21 million investment in jobs for...
Jul 5, 2012
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Sydney Opera House appoints Louise Herron as Chief Executive
The Sydney Opera House Trust has announced that Louise Herron has been appointed Chief Executive of the Sydney Opera House commencing in her role as 6th August 2012. Herron has...
Jun 30, 2012
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Museum of Contemporary Art opened in Bangkok
Bangkok has a new private art museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA). Located on the city's Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, the museum houses an important collection of Thai...
Jun 29, 2012
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Hong Kong's exhibition industry shows healthy growth amid global uncertainty
Hong Kong hosted 111 major trade exhibitions with an area of 2,000 metres2 or more between January and December 2011, up by 19.4% from the 93 exhibitions held in 2010. The...
Jun 27, 2012
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Visitor numbers steady at Hawke's Bay Splash Planet
Poor summer weather in Hawke's Bay failed to deter visitation to the Splash Planet waterpark, with attraction recording improved visitor figures on numbers coming through the...
Jun 27, 2012
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Saudi Arabia to include women in 2012 Olympics team
Saudi Arabia has announced that it is to allow female citizens to take part in the Olympic Games this summer for the first time in the country's history. The move comes only...
Jun 25, 2012
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New Chair and Deputy Chair for Australia Council
James Strong, outgoing Chair of the Australia Council for the Arts, says he and the Council members and management were all delighted with the appointment of Rupert Myer AM as...
Jun 25, 2012
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Tourism operators doing it for themselves
Private tourism operators are taking increased responsibility in improving their business outlook in the face of continuing challenges, according to a major new report by the...
Jun 22, 2012
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