News: Culture
Australia Council tenders Market Development Skills Program
The Australia Council is inviting tenders for the development and delivery of its Market Development Skills Program. As part of the Australia Council's focus on the viability of...
Jan 19, 2012
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Inbound arrivals to Cambodia rise by 15%
Inbound tourism arrivals to Cambodia increased by 15.4% year-on-year during the first 10 months in 2011, according to the country's tourism ministry. A total of 2.31 million...
Jan 18, 2012
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Australian Open tennis scores TV viewers across the board
Nearly 6.7 million Australians (36% of the population) aged 14 years and over say that they watch the Australian Open on television, according to just released research from Roy...
Jan 18, 2012
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International tourism to reach one billion in 2012
International tourist arrivals grew by over 4% in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a...
Jan 17, 2012
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ATEC Chairman urges attendance at Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference
Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Chairman John King is backing the first ever international conference devoted to expanding the profile, perception and scope of...
Jan 16, 2012
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Water Safety Campaign targets high Maori drowning rates
Water Safety New Zealand, in conjunction with sponsor New Zealand Post, is launching a campaign aimed squarely at improving the water safety skills of Maori. The campaign, Kia...
Jan 13, 2012
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IHRSA identifies top health club trends for 2012
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced its annual list of Health Club Trends for 2012. By working with its global membership base of...
Jan 13, 2012
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YMCA stresses importance of child supervision in and around pools this summer
The YMCA of Sydney, together with Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) is strongly urging parents to "keep watch" and supervise their children in and around pools during...
Jan 10, 2012
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Aussie landmarks suffer declining visitor numbers
Visitor numbers at two of Australia's most iconic landmarks have declined in the last year. Parks Australia has revealed statistics that indicate visitor numbers to Uluru (Ayers...
Jan 10, 2012
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Dubai Mall the world's most visited leisure destination
Attracting more than 54 million visitors in 2011, the Dubai Mall was the world's most-visited leisure and retail destination. The number of shoppers last year represented an...
Jan 9, 2012
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New Zealand holiday parks end year on a high
New Zealand's holiday parks are more popular with holidaymakers than ever, with research showing double digit growth in guest nights through much of 2011. Holiday Accommodation...
Jan 9, 2012
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SCG to host its hundredth Ashes test
The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will host its 100th Test Match when Australia plays India in the second Test commencing on Tuesday (3rd January). The SCG will become one of only...
Jan 2, 2012
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Asbestos claim to delay MCA reopening?
The opening of the new extension at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) could be delayed following claims that asbestos is present on the site. Asbestos fibres have been...
Dec 29, 2011
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ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands forms Advisory Board
Six leading international museum professionals will be lending their expertise and vision to the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands by forming its first-ever International...
Dec 24, 2011
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Edmund Capon ends stellar arts career
The NSW Government has congratulated the outgoing Director of the Art Gallery of NSW, Edmund Capon AM OBE, for his lengthy contribution to one of Australia's most popular...
Dec 24, 2011
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Outback Spectacular launches Phar Lap tribute
Gold Coast dining experience the Australian Outback Spectacular (AOS) has launched a remarkable new show, 'Spirit of the Horse with a Tribute to Phar Lap'. Officially launched...
Dec 10, 2011
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Perth Cultural Centre lights up for Christmas
The Western Australian Government is lighting up the Perth Cultural Centre with Illuminites, a free Christmas celebration to be held from 9th to 16th December. Western...
Dec 8, 2011
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Tutankhamun breaks box office records for Melbourne
Victoria's major events success has taken on a golden glow with final figures showing Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs has smashed box office records for touring...
Dec 6, 2011
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Scenic World to host Australia's first ancient rainforest sculpture exhibition
The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area will be transformed into a spectacular art space for the inaugural Sculpture at Scenic World cultural event. Australia's only ancient...
Dec 1, 2011
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Queensland Theatre Company announces new Executive Director
One of Australia's most prominent and experienced arts administrators is set to lead the Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) from early 2012. QTC Chair Professor Richard...
Nov 29, 2011
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Ayers Rock springs out of its hard place
Ayers Rock is looking to climb out of the tourism doldrums with the launch of a new drive to revitalise its product and win back domestic and international visitors. To help...
Nov 21, 2011
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2011 Venue Management School a Huge Success
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific)'s 2011 Venue Management School (VMS), staged last week, has been pronounced a "huge success." Held at the Hyatt Regency...
Nov 15, 2011
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Qatar attractions witness busy Eid Al Adha
Sunday saw public parks, entertainment centres, malls, zoos and other popular destinations in Qatar witness a huge rush of people celebrating the first day of the Muslim...
Nov 12, 2011
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$3 million pledged for new Bendigo theatre
The Victorian Government says a new theatre will boost Bendigo's reputation as a regional arts hub. Victoria Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu confirmed the...
Nov 5, 2011
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