News: Culture
National park returned to traditional owners
One of Australia's largest national parks has been given back to its traditional Indigenous owners and renamed. The park, formerly known as Gregory National Park, is in the...
May 31, 2010
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Anti-homophobia campaign targets sport fans
Days after AFL player Jason Akermanis controversially urged gay players to stay in the closet, the code has renewed an anti-homophobia campaign. Last week, Akermanis used his...
May 28, 2010
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Capitol Theatre's 'Wicked' Performance
While last year's change in management of the Sydney Entertainment Centre after the collapse of the Jacobsen family's Arena Management attracted the headlines, the management...
May 26, 2010
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Adventure World Perth apologises for ban on Muslim Swimming Dress
A Muslim woman has won compensation and a written apology from management after she and her friends were refused permission to go on water rides at Perth's Adventure World...
May 25, 2010
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Ellis Releases Report on Gender, Sport and Media
During a keynote address at the IWG Women and Sport Conference in Sydney, Federal Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has release a "fascinating" new report on gender, sport and...
May 21, 2010
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VMA welcomes new General Manager John Glenn to buoyant Gold Coast Congress
This week's Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Congress on the Gold Coast has reversed the 2009 trend of declining attendance at industry conventions. Welcoming in...
May 18, 2010
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Cinemas to see the light on captions?
Disability advocates are set to use anti-discrimination laws to force cinema owners to provide captions for the deaf and audio descriptions for the blind. The campaign follows a...
May 18, 2010
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Dubai plan to license personal trainers
The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) is considering plans to regulate the Emirate's thriving fitness industry that would require all personal trainers to have a licence. A DSC...
May 18, 2010
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Budget Boost for Sport and Recreation but 'Opportunity Lost' for Tourism
The Federal Budget will deliver the biggest cash injection to sport in Australian history, with $325 million allocated to not only elite athletes but also to grassroots...
May 12, 2010
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$32.5 million for Victorian Arts
The Victorian Government is to make a major investment in Victoria's film studios, festivals and to securing future cultural icons. Victorian Minister for the Arts, Peter...
May 10, 2010
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Sydney MCA's $53 million expansion set to start
The planned redevelopment of Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art is due to begin in June. Finance for the $53 million project has been finalised with $26 million in NSW an...
May 7, 2010
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Geelong's New Playhouse Theatre Unveiled
Victorian Arts Minister Peter Batchelor has unveiled the Geelong Performing Arts Centre's newest venue â The Playhouse Theatre. Welcoming the opening, Minister Batchelor stated...
May 6, 2010
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Wellington Unveils a Stellar Experience
Wellington's newly revamped 'Place for Space' - The Carter Observatory has reopened with all new interactive exhibits and new state of the art 9m digital planetarium dome. As...
May 4, 2010
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China Celebrates Shanghai World Expo Opening
China has celebrated the opening of the Shanghai World Expo, a celebration of global culture, drawing exhibits from all over the world in specially designed pavilions. The Expo,...
May 3, 2010
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Australian Womensport and Recreation Association offers Media Strategy advice
The Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA) has released an online learning module for sports clubs and associations wanting to develop a public/media relations...
Apr 30, 2010
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Auburn Mosque listed on the National Trust Register
In advance of ANZAC Day, the National Trust has listed the Gallipoli Mosque in the Sydney suburb of Auburn on its Register. The mosque is the second mosque listed by the Trust...
Apr 26, 2010
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Venues
36 young artists ready to jump to a new career level
Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett has announced the 36 inaugural participants in JUMP; Australia's largest mentoring program for young and emerging artists. Announcing that...
Apr 22, 2010
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'Stonehenge' replica Heads to WA Beach
One of Western Australia's best known beaches could be the site of a full-sized replica of Stonehenge under a controversial plan to lure more tourists. More than 100 stones (the...
Apr 20, 2010
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Gold's Gym to open 26 Clubs in the Arabian Gulf
Gold's Gym is to expand in the Arabian Gulf with the signing of a franchise deal to open 26 gyms in the region. The Abu Dhabi-based Al Ahli Holding Group (AAHG) has signed a...
Apr 20, 2010
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$700,000 to support and inspire young Australians
Federal Minister for Youth Kate Ellis has announced an extra $700,000 to help inspire, support and encourage young people across Australia. The funding is part of the Federal...
Apr 19, 2010
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Children's Input to Sydney Playground
Playground equipment voted for by youngsters has been included in the City of Sydney's new state of the art playground in Victoria Park. Children (through their parents and...
Apr 19, 2010
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Play
Saudi officials close 'illegal' women's fitness centre
Saudi Arabian health officials have closed down an "illegal" womenâs fitness centre attached to a hospital in Jeddah. Gyms or fitness clubs for women are illegal in the Kingdom,...
Apr 16, 2010
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Alan Thompson Cleared of Wrongdoing
Former Swimming Australia Head Coach Alan Thompson has been cleared of any wrongdoing following a four month investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour at a coaches...
Apr 15, 2010
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Convention to bring together youth-led organisations
Federal Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today announced that the Rudd Government will fund a convention for Australia's youth-led organisations to share and build their expertise....
Apr 14, 2010
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