News: Culture
South Australian Government cuts to hit arts and parks?
The South Australian Government's plans to reduce its spending by $1 billion look set to affect the State's arts and national parks. According to Adelaide newspaper The...
Sep 16, 2010
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High-Powered arts lobby launched in Western Australia
Sam Walsh, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Iron Ore has unveiled a new high-powered arts lobby group in Western Australia. The Chamber of Arts and Culture, whose members will...
Sep 14, 2010
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Dinosaur exhibition 'hatches' at Waikato Museum
Real dinosaur bones and a reconstructed nest are among the displays featured in a new dinosaur exhibition that opened at Waikato Museum earlier this month. The international...
Sep 14, 2010
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Cabinet Changes Bypass Leisure but Ellis is on the Move
With exception of changes in education, Prime Minister Julia Gillard's new-look Federal Cabinet has left leisure portfolios largely unchanged. However, at junior ministerial...
Sep 13, 2010
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Funding gives multicultural community a sporting chance
Sports Without Borders has received a $380,000 grant from the Victorian Government. Anouncing the funding this week, Victorian Community Development Minister stated “when people...
Sep 10, 2010
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Entsch wants sports facilities in Cairns Cultural Precinct
Warren Entsch, the new Liberal National Party Federal member for the north Queensland seat of Leichhardt, has committed to changing plans for the planned Cairns Cultural...
Sep 7, 2010
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P!NK caps Australian dominance with Helpmann Award
American pop artist P!NK marked her dominance of the Australian music scene by winning the 2010 Helpmann Award for best international concert. P!NK, who last year performed a...
Sep 7, 2010
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'New look' Gallery opens on 1st October 2010
The National Gallery of Australia has confirmed that its 'New Look' Stage One Building Project will open to the public on Friday 1st October 2010. The redevelopment is the...
Sep 6, 2010
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Heritage and Leisure Buildings Suffer in Christchurch Quake
The weekend's major earthquake on New Zealand's South Island has had a major effect on Christchurch's heritage and leisure. Many of Christchurch's and Canterbury's character...
Sep 5, 2010
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Vietnamese Theme parks fail to thrill foreign investors
The Vietnamese-owned CT Group is presently implementing plans to develop a major theme park on a 420-hectare site in Ho Chi Minh City's Binh Chanh District. The project, which...
Sep 3, 2010
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Sydney's Wharf Theatre Goes Solar
After three years of planning and fund-raising, the Sydney Theatre Company's (STC) solar power station on the roof of The Wharf theatre has commenced construction. As...
Aug 30, 2010
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Manukau Prepares Up For An Arts Explosion
Following the success of 2009, Manukau once again becomes centre stage for the diverse, colourful and eclectic arts community when the third Manukau Festival of Arts kicks off...
Aug 26, 2010
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Countdown to the Cairns Festival
With a vision to deliver a vibrant, progressive and highly collaborative arts festival, the 49th Cairns Festival is set to run from 20th August to 5th September. The Cairns...
Aug 17, 2010
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Muslim Women Expelled from French Swimming Pool
Two Muslim women have been expelled from a public swimming pool in France for wearing body covering swimwear. The incident, at the Rives des Corbieres holiday camp in Port...
Aug 12, 2010
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New Chair for National Maritime Museum
Peter Dexter has been named Chair of the Australian National Maritime Museum Council. Explaining the appointment Federal Minister for the Arts, Peter Garrett, explained that "I...
Aug 12, 2010
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Do arts engage Australians?
The Australia Council has launched the ‘What makes me’ website invites all Australians to share their own stories about what the arts add to their everyday lives. The website...
Aug 11, 2010
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Womensport and Recreation Association releases 10-point 'game plan' for next Federal Government to do for women in sport
The Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA) has released a 10-point 'game plan' for political parties to commit to if elected. The 10 points are: 1. The...
Aug 9, 2010
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Robyn Archer named Program Advisor for 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) and the Australia Council for the Arts have announced the appointment of singer, writer, artistic...
Aug 6, 2010
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AFL receives funding to reduce violence against women
The AFL will receive $400,000 in funding as part of the Federal Government's $9 million Respectful Relationships initiative. The AFL launched its Respect and Responsibility...
Aug 5, 2010
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World Heritage Listing for Convict Sites
Historical convict sites will be included on the World Heritage List following a decision made by the World Heritage Committee. Federal Minister for the Arts Peter Garrett said...
Aug 4, 2010
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LPA announce 2010 Helpmann Awards nominations
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced the List of Nominations in each of the 42 categories for the 2010 Helpmann Awards®. The announcement was made concurrently at the...
Aug 3, 2010
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2010 Helpmann Awards venue and new Cabaret Award announced
In 2010, the Helpmann Awards will celebrate its 10th year with lively celebrations, recognising excellence and achievement in Australian live performance. To be held at the...
Jul 30, 2010
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Sports Without Borders calls for urgent action for Australian Youth
The Chairman of Sports Without Borders, James Demetriou has launched a major attack on declining youth participation in sport. Demetriou highlights recent research from the...
Jul 23, 2010
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'New Look' National Gallery of Australia Set to Open
The National Gallery of Australia is set to unveil its biggest transformation since its creation in 1982. This spring, visitors to the Gallery in Canberra will walk though a...
Jul 22, 2010
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