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Aspire Zone to host Ramadan Sports Festival
Qatar's Aspire Zone Foundation will continue to provide healthy lifestyle activities during the holy month of Ramadan following the announcement today that it will host a...
Jun 21, 2012
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Stellar guest lands for Carnarvon space museum opening
Apollo 11 astronaut Dr Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on the moon, is about to touch-down in Western Australia for the official opening of the Carnarvon Space and...
Jun 21, 2012
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Aucklanders love the arts
Nearly 90% of Aucklanders agree it is important for their city to be known as a place that supports the arts, according to a new survey. The survey identified that the Pasifika...
Jun 21, 2012
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Sunshine Coast visitor icon for sale
Australia's only Norman style castle, the Sunshine Castle is for sale. Located centrally on the Sunshine Coast in Bli Bli, the Sunshine Castle was one of the first attractions...
Jun 20, 2012
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Fund tourism to grow Wellington economy: TIANZ
Cutting investment in destination marketing or visitor infrastructure is not an efficient or effective way to encourage economic growth in Wellington, according to the Tourism...
Jun 18, 2012
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Pattaya accommodates eight millions guests in 2012
Popular Thai resort Pattaya is on track to accommodate over eight million hotel guests in 2012 - a record for Pattaya and the highest ever for any Thai resort destination -...
Jun 15, 2012
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Albury to be boosted by enhanced cultural precinct
Albury's Regional Art Gallery is set to become the cornerstone of the city's cultural precinct, with its redevelopment receiving $3.5 million from RoundTwo of the Regional...
Jun 14, 2012
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Suters designed Noble Park Aquatic Cente completed for community
The Noble Park Aquatic Centre - Water for All (NPAC) project has been completed for the City of Greater Dandenong. Representing the first major redevelopment of the Noble Park...
Jun 14, 2012
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How to make the most of your skate park
Skate parks are a great way to connect with young people, link them to the wider community and encourage physical and social activity, according to YMCA Skate Services Manager...
Jun 13, 2012
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Brisbane gears up for 'super weekend' of events
The Queen's birthday weekend will see Sunshine State look to build on its growing reputation as an event tourism destination. Queensland Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey has been...
Jun 8, 2012
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More Wellington Parks Go Smoke-Free
All of Wellington City Council's sportsgrounds, parks and playgrounds are to become smoke-free areas as the Council moves to support the Government's goal of making New Zealand...
Jun 8, 2012
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Chinese Visitor Numbers Continue to Climb
Tourism Research Australia's latest International Visitors Survey found 530,293 Chinese visitors travelled to Australia in the year ending March 2012, up 15% on the previous...
Jun 8, 2012
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World Leisure Congress to reinterpret the meaning of 'leisure'
The Italian city of Rimini is to play host to the 12th World Leisure Congress. In light of the changes that are influencing contemporary lifestyles, the Congress has accepted...
Jun 7, 2012
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Backing for creative festivals in regional Australia
Regional Australia is about to be taken over by a creative wave of festivals featuring flash mob style choirs, claymation, circus acts, and puppets performing in a solar-powered...
May 28, 2012
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Sports without Borders conference to address inclusion in sport
The second annual Sports Without Borders (SWB) national conference is to be held at the Moonee Valley Racing Club, Melbourne on Friday 15th June 2012. The conference will...
May 25, 2012
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New museum for Western Australia
The Western Australia Government has made a significant financial commitment to build a new museum within the revitalised Perth Cultural Centre. Over the next seven years, the...
May 23, 2012
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Sydney announces development of new cultural policy
Sydney's cultural life will soon go under the microscope after Sydney City Council voted last week to develop a major new Cultural Policy for the city. Lord Mayor Clover Moore...
May 21, 2012
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Heritage attractions mark International Museum Day
Museums and heritage attractions are today marking International Museum Day. International Museum Day events focus on the motto 'museums are an important means of cultural...
May 18, 2012
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Gecko Kids Fitness refines partnership model
With 35 franchises operating across Australia, children's activity provider Gecko Kids Fitness has refined its partnership model with host facilities. Founded in 2006, Gecko...
May 18, 2012
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Chatswood venues boost promotion of Sydney's third largest business district
With its recently opened venue The Concourse set to be host of the Australian season of the English National Ballet next month, Willoughby City Council is undertaking an...
May 16, 2012
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Kryal Castle begins tourism transformation
Works have commenced on the redevelopment of Kryal Castle - the medieval castle attraction located just outside of Ballarat, Victoria. The redevelopment will see an array of...
May 16, 2012
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New gym for Aboriginal youth
Young people in Fregon in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands will have a new gym in which to play sport and socialise, with the Australian Government...
May 14, 2012
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$1.5 million backing for Islamic Museum of Australia
This week's Federal Budget confirmed $1.5 million in funding to support capital works for the creation of the Islamic Museum of Australia in Melbourne. The announcement followed...
May 12, 2012
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Closing date looms for Australia Business Arts Foundation awards
The closing date for the 12th Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) Awards, recognising the best business arts partnerships, giving programs, volunteering relationships and...
May 10, 2012
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