News: Culture
ATEC welcomes extra support for indigenous tourism
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of an extension to the Indigenous Tourism Champions Program that will see...
Jul 7, 2011
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Native title win for North Stradbroke's traditional owners
The Quandamooka people have won native title recognition over most of North Stradbroke Island. The decision will give the Quandamooka people an increased role in managing...
Jul 4, 2011
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Western Australian Government revitalises Perth Cultural Centre
An LED screen, feature lighting and a new children's play space are some of the latest improvements to be undertaken by the Western Australian Government in the Perth Cultural...
Jun 23, 2011
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Asian attractions bounce back amid mixed global theme parks performance
Rebounding economies and a surge of visitors from mainland China, fueled by a change in tourist visa policies, have helped strong performance in Asian theme parks in 2010....
Jun 20, 2011
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Sydney's MCA to reopen in March 2012
Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art has announced that its galleries and northern wing extenstion will reopen in March 2012, following a $53 million overhaul. Work started on...
Jun 13, 2011
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Iran's women footballers banned from Olympics because of Islamic kit
Iran's dream of competing in the London 2012 Olympic women's football tournament have been crushed by an unexpected ruling that their Islamic dress broke FIFA rules. Iran is...
Jun 10, 2011
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LIVE! Singapore concludes second act with resounding success
Proving its mettle as the premier performing arts platform, the LIVE! Singapore annual global performing Arts Conference and Trade Fair has recorded 13% growth in participants...
Jun 7, 2011
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New home for Auckland Theatre Company
The Auckland Theatre Company has expressed "delight" over the vote Auckland Council's Strategy and Finance Committee to approve $10 million towards the $40 million cost of...
May 30, 2011
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Ardent parks embraces indigenous culture
After more than a year of planning, Gold Coast theme parks Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have introduced a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), believed to be a first in an...
May 25, 2011
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AWRA condemns world badminton's skirt/dress decision
The Board and Members of the Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA) have issued a statement in which they "deplore and condemn the decision of the Badminton...
May 22, 2011
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Australians ranked as the world's biggest gamblers
Australians are the world's biggest gamblers per capita, spending the equivalent of $1,208.75 each last year according to the latest edition of UK business magazine The...
May 21, 2011
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Opera comes to Sunshine Castle
This weekend will see Bli Bli's Sunshine Castle welcome The Underground Opera Company for the latest in their series of 'Opera in the Castle' concerts. Resonating through the...
May 19, 2011
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New survey ranks world's top fitness clubs
The inaugural survey, called Scoreboard, has been designed to measure accurate group fitness attendance data, and use this to better benchmark what is possible for clubs to...
May 18, 2011
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Groote Eylandt Basketball Increases Indigenous Participation
Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib and Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon have jointly lent their support to the more than 200 women and girls participating in...
May 17, 2011
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Tourism Figures Show need for budget support
The gap between the number of international arrivals and Australians travelling overseas has hit a new high, showing the need for continuing support for the tourism industry in...
May 10, 2011
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Minister pays tribute to sporting volunteers
Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has praised the work of Australia's 1.7 million sporting volunteers, the largest volunteer sector in Australia, to mark the start of...
May 10, 2011
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Two new board members appointed to Perth Theatre Trust
Western Australian Culture and the Arts Minister John Day has announced two new board members for the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT). Helen Cook and Max Kay have been appointed for...
May 5, 2011
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Leadership program builds tomorrow's arts leaders
23 dynamic young arts professionals from across Australians have begun a journey to become the nation's arts and cultural leaders of the future. Last week the handpicked...
May 2, 2011
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Federal funding to be sought for Bendigo jail venue
Almost half the $25.8 million needed to build a 1,000-seat theatre and convention centre at the old Bendigo Jail will be sought from the Federal Government by the City of...
Apr 28, 2011
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Year of arts growth in Wollongong
The Wollongong-based Merrigong Theatre Company has reported that 10% more people went to see one of its productions during the 2010 season while visitors to the Illawarra...
Apr 27, 2011
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Museum marks Australian Institute of Sport's 30 Years
The National Sports Museum at the MCG is currently hosting an exhibition commemorating 30 years of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The exhibition celebrates the role of...
Apr 25, 2011
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India bans child labour in circuses
India's Supreme Court has banned travelling circuses from employing children and ordered the Government to conduct raids on all performing companies to rescue minors. The court...
Apr 20, 2011
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Brisbane City Council introduces 'access for all' play policy
Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced a policy that will see all new playground equipment installed by Brisbane City Council include disabled access. As a result play...
Apr 19, 2011
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Youth sport expert to speak at Connections 2011
A globally respected expert on young people in sport is in New Zealand this week to offer the sport sector advice on how to keep more Kiwi kids involved in sport and recreation....
Apr 18, 2011
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