News: Culture
Kathy Keele Reappointed Australia Council Chief Executive
Minister for the Arts Peter Garrett has announced the reappointment of Kathy Keele as Chief Executive of the Australia Council for the Arts for a further five years. Speaking of...
Feb 15, 2010
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Sport, Fitness and Aquatic Workplace Survey Results
The sport, fitness and aquatic sectors were not immune from the general economic downturn in 2009 with fewer people working permanent full-time and more working casual or...
Feb 12, 2010
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Nanjing awarded 2014 Youth Olympics
The Chinese city of Nanjing has been awarded the right to host the Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014. Poznan in Poland, the only other candidate, was defeated by a vote of...
Feb 12, 2010
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SA Ahead of National Tourism Trends
South Australia's tourism industry fared better than the national average throughout the global financial crisis, according to new research from the Tourism & Transport Forum...
Feb 11, 2010
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Applauding 25 Years for QPAC
Queensland Premier and Arts Minster Anna Bligh has congratulated the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on 25 years as the state's home for world-class performance....
Feb 2, 2010
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All New Ripley's Opens on the Gold Coast
An all-new Ripley's Believe It Or Not museum has opened in Surfers Paradiseâs Cavill Mall. The new $4 million dollar attraction includes 15 air-conditioned and individually...
Feb 1, 2010
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Thompson forced out in Swimming Australia restructure
Australian swimming's National Head Coach Alan Thompson has been forced out of his position by the board of Swimming Australia. The sport's national ruling body announced in a...
Feb 1, 2010
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Major Congress on the Creation, Development and Management of Museums in the Middle East
A major Congress on the creation, development and management of museums in the Middle East is to be held in Abu Dhabi in June. The Future Museum Congress will run from 7th to...
Jan 20, 2010
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Entertainment Producer, Composer William May dies
William May, the Australian-based entertainment producer who co-created the top-selling theatrical tour 'Walking With Dinosaurs', has died. He was 56. May died at St. Vincent's...
Jan 20, 2010
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Northern Territory Opposition politician says Uluru closure conditions are 'disappointing'
A member of the Northern Territory Opposition says he is disappointed the new management plan for Uluru National Park approved by the Federal Government could still see climbing...
Jan 18, 2010
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World Heritage nomination for Ningaloo
Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast has been nominated for United Nations World Heritage listing by the Australian Government, in recognition of its priceless natural value. The...
Jan 18, 2010
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Les Mills Releases 'Future of Fitness' Research
The fitness industry and the people who earn their livings in it cannot afford to be complacent about their place in the future, according to new research. 'The Future of...
Jan 15, 2010
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Sky City expects to bank $70 million from sale of cinemas
Sky City Entertainment Group, the casino operator, has finalised the sale of its New Zealand and Fijian cinemas business to Australia's Amalgamated Holdings, and expects to make...
Jan 14, 2010
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UK Museum Chief Set for WA Challenge
The man behind the hugely successful Great North Museum project in England has been head-hunted for a new challenge in Western Australia. Alec Coles, Director of Tyne & Wear...
Jan 11, 2010
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Summer Holidays Point to NSW Tourism Recovery
NSW Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay is anticipating a billion dollar summer for the State's tourism industry with operators reporting an increase of up to 10% in summer holiday...
Jan 5, 2010
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Fitness to Benefit as Australia Turns to Self-Improvement
Wellness, fitness and recreation will benefit from Australians' desire for self-improvement in 2010. The strong Australian dollar will lead to a boom in international travel,...
Jan 5, 2010
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Abu Dhabi National Museum to open in 2013
A new museum in Abu Dhabi, being built in association with the British Museum, is to open 2013. The Zayed National Museum, which is being developed by the Tourism Development &...
Jan 4, 2010
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One Year to WA State Theatre Centre opening
In just 12 months time the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia will open with a week of festivities and performances to show off the $91 million venue's capabilities. The...
Dec 22, 2009
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Work Commences on Auckland Theatre
The ground breaking ceremony for Auckland's new Q Theatre has been held. The new theatre, being built on the site of a car park next to the Auckland Town Hall, will provide a...
Dec 15, 2009
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Sports bodies urged to consider needs of migrants
Sports codes should consider the needs of migrants if they want to attract players and supporters, says a new report by Massey University sociologist Professor Paul Spoonley....
Dec 10, 2009
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Live! Singapore To attract Global Performing Arts Professionals
German trade fair organiser, Koelnmesse, has unveiled Live! Singapore, a new international event for the performing arts and entertainment industry. Incorporating a...
Nov 25, 2009
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ICC introduces anti-racism, anti-corruption codes
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new anti-racism and anti-corruption codes in its revised Code of Conduct to maintain and promote "fair play and...
Nov 18, 2009
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Ballina's Big Prawn Set for Demolition
Ballina Shire Council has voted to demolish the town's iconic Big Prawn landmark. Set to be removed as part of a new development, not even a Facebook petition signed by almost...
Nov 18, 2009
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Cultural Policy must move beyond funding disputes
Federal Arts Minister, Peter Garrett believes that Australia's first national cultural policy in more than a decade must move the arts beyond disputes over funding and...
Nov 16, 2009
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