News: Culture
World cup shows rugby is New Zealand's 'surrogate religion'
A religious historian at Massey University says the hype and intensity surrounding the Rugby World Cup proves the game is a surrogate religion in New Zealand. Professor Peter...
Nov 4, 2011
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International honour for National Centre of Indigenous Excellence
The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) has been awarded the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Trophy for Sport and Social Responsibility. Each year the IOC...
Nov 2, 2011
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Miniature train derailment prompts call for ride safety rethink
New Zealand's Department of Labour has launched an investigation into the derailment of a miniature train at the Keirunga Park Railway last weekend. Two people were hospitalised...
Oct 28, 2011
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New sporting program for multicultural youth
The Australian Government and the AFL have staged a unique sporting program in the lead up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). At the end of last week,...
Oct 25, 2011
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Future looks sweet for Nambour's The Big Pineapple
Following the sale of Sunshine Coast icon The Big Pineapple to a private consortium in August, Stage One of the restoration program is well underway with a key managerial...
Oct 19, 2011
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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi boycott 'still in place'
The international coalition of artists who pledged to snub the Guggenheim Museum Abu Dhabi over worker conditions on Saadiyat Island have said that the boycott remains in place....
Oct 5, 2011
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International arts performances puts spotlight on Brisbane
Brisbane is to host a program of exclusive performances by the world's finest performing arts companies that looks likely to further cement the city's reputation as a dynamic...
Sep 30, 2011
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AWRA condemns plans for 'lingerie football'
Apparent plans for an Australian version of the USA's Lingerie Football (gridiron) League have been slammed by the Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA). AWRA...
Sep 29, 2011
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Indigenous music festival brings dreaming to life in the Territory
A local men's song and dance group, known as Atetherr or 'budgerigar dreaming', has been revived at Tanami's most influential festival for school students in the Northern...
Sep 25, 2011
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Canterbury Museum reopens but faces job cuts
Canterbury Museum has reopened to the public but some staff are likely to lose their jobs because the Museum is short of money. Closed to the public since the 22nd February...
Sep 23, 2011
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MoU to strengthen Indigenous tourism
The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) and the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the...
Sep 22, 2011
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Environment
Live Music worth $1.2 billion to Australian economy
The first ever national study of the value of live music has found that in 2009/10 the Australian live music industry injected $1.21 billion into the national economy, with...
Sep 20, 2011
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Theatre Forum booked out
From tomorrow, professional theatre makers and arts workers from around Australia (working as independents in large and small companies, festivals and venues) will congregate in...
Sep 13, 2011
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John Glenn To Leave VMA For Queensland Performing Arts Centre
John Glenn is to leave his role as General Manager of the Venue Management Association to join the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). Glenn will remain with the VMA until...
Sep 1, 2011
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Populous designs world's largest arena in Manila
Construction has commenced on the world's largest indoor arena in the Philippines capital of Manila, designed by the international architecture firm, Populous. In a ground...
Aug 31, 2011
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Ron Mell to head YMCA Australia
Ron Mell, the former Chief Executive of YMCA Perth and an acknowledged leader within the' Y' movement in Australia, has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive of YMCA...
Aug 21, 2011
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Edmund Capon to retire as Director of the Art Gallery of NSW
After more than three decades in his position, Edmund Capon is to retire as Director of the Art Gallery of NSW. Born in London and trained in Chinese art history, Capon has...
Aug 5, 2011
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Mary Poppins musical dominates 2011 Helpmann Awards
The musical production of Mary Poppins dominated the 2011 Helpmann Awards, winning eight of the 12 categories it was nominated in. The show's stars, Matt Lee and Verity...
Aug 2, 2011
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Expressions of Interest: Cairns Regional Council New Years Eve Celebrations 2011
Cairns Regional Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from any Commercial Ventures who would like to set up a stall and sell products for Cairns New Years Eve...
Aug 1, 2011
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Record year for Australian live performance industry
Live Performance Australia's Ticket Attendance & Revenue Survey shows that the 2010 was a record year for the Australian live performance industry, with the generation of $1.3...
Aug 1, 2011
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New owners to reopen the Big Pineapple?
Sunshine Coast 'big thing' the Big Pineapple may soon re-open following negotiations between the attraction's receivers and possible new owners. Local author and Big Pineapple...
Jul 30, 2011
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Surry Hills Library crowned a world leader
The City of Sydney's Surry Hills Library has officially been crowned a world-leading community facility after winning one of architecture's most prestigious international...
Jul 28, 2011
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Restoration work completed on Perth's historic His Majesty's Theatre facade
The Western Australian Government has completed the significant restoration work on the facade of the heritage listed His Majesty's Theatre. Western Australian Culture and the...
Jul 18, 2011
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Record visitors for Victoria's museums
Museum Victoria venues attract more visitors than any other museum organisation in Australia, according to just released figures. About 2.3 million people visited the Melbourne...
Jul 7, 2011
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