News: Culture
Media report 'fury' over Canberra Olympic Pool's segregated gender sessions
Sensationalist mainstream media are once again reporting on local "fury" and stoking racist sentiment at a public aquatic centre's introduction of gender segregation and...
Oct 22, 2019
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Aquatics
Queensland Ballet celebrates World Ballet Day
With today marking World Ballet Day, the theme for this year is ‘Everybody Can Dance’ with leading ballet companies including Queensland Ballet offering a glimpse behind the...
Oct 22, 2019
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Arts
Culture key to development of Socceroos ‘golden generation’
A pioneering study into the ‘golden generation’ of Australian footballers, including John Aloisi, Paul Okon and Josip Skoko, has identified cultural factors that helped breed...
Oct 22, 2019
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Culture
Pilbara tourism operator claims second Western Australian excellence award
A Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi man has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to Indigenous tourism in Western Australia for the second year in a row. Ngurrangga Tours...
Oct 21, 2019
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Environment
Adelaide Indigenous Festival celebrates the work of more than 1000 artists
Tarnanthi: Festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art 2019 features the work of more than 1000 artists from across Australia in a range of mediums. The festival was...
Oct 19, 2019
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Technology from Marina Bay Sands used to build pre-fabricated pool in remote Aboriginal community
Technology used to build the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool at the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is currently being installed in the remote Kalumburu community in...
Oct 15, 2019
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Aquatics
Major events contribute $99.3 million to Geelong economy
The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race was one of the major events supported by the Geelong Major Events Committee that contributed an estimated $99.3 million into the local...
Oct 14, 2019
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Culture
Iranian women attend Tehran football international for first time in decades
Women have attended a FIFA World Cup qualifier in the Iranian capital of Tehran after being freely allowed to enter a football match for the first time in decades. Having...
Oct 13, 2019
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Venues
Adelaide Festival Centre set to host inaugural Asia-Pacific Creative Cities Conference
From 23rd to 26th October, Adelaide will host world-class speakers and top-level delegates from the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for the first ever Asia-Pacific Creative...
Oct 7, 2019
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Arts
Wellington crowned New Zealand’s most creative place for third straight year
For the third consecutive year, the Wellington region has been named the most creative in New Zealand based on the Infometrics Creativity Measure. The newly released report...
Oct 6, 2019
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Arts
YMCA hosts Multicultural Youth Leadership Camp to help young refugees overcome barriers
YMCA Camp Manyung in Victoria's Mount Eliza recently hosted a Multicultural Youth Leadership Camp which saw over 50 newly arrived refugees aged 14-26 years old participate in...
Oct 2, 2019
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Recreation
Federal Government flags importance of festivals to communities
The Federal Government has highlighted the importance of festivals to communities following the success of the Denmark Festival of Voice in regional Western Australia. Denmark...
Oct 1, 2019
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Arts
Christchurch Council advances plans for Court Theatre
Plans to locate the Court Theatre within the centre of Christchurch have advanced with Christchurch City Council agreeing to move to the concept design stage. Councillors also...
Oct 1, 2019
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Arts
Triumphant Premiers Richmond reveal expanding role beyond that of a traditional AFL club
Having secured their latest Premiership, Richmond have revealed that their ambitions go beyond the traditional boundaries of an AFL club. Echoing FC Barcelona of Spain’s La Liga...
Sep 29, 2019
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Recreation
Perth prepares to host World Indigenous Tourism Summit in 2020
Being held from 5th to 9th April next year, the World Indigenous Tourism Summit is expected to attract hundreds of delegates from around Australia and the world to Perth....
Sep 29, 2019
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Culture /
Environment
Saudi Arabia looks to open up to non-Muslim international tourists
The Saudi Arabian Government has announced that it will open its doors to non-Muslim international tourists for the first time as part of a broader push to cut its economic...
Sep 26, 2019
Tourism /
Culture
City of Marion expels Adelaide AFL team from sportsgrounds over 'inappropriate behaviour'
A local Australian rules club in Adelaide has been evicted from its clubrooms after an independent investigation found a culture of "inappropriate and intimidating behaviour"...
Sep 24, 2019
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Culture
Iranian authorities advise FIFA that women will be able to enter venues to watch football matches
World football governing body FIFA has reportedly insisted that the Government of Iran allow women to attend stadia to watch matches. FIFA President Gianni Infantino shared that...
Sep 22, 2019
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Venues
NSW councils collaborate to develop new experience trails
The Regional Strategic Alliance (RSA) - a collaboration between Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury councils - has developed a new tourism project offering three specially...
Sep 22, 2019
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Culture
Site heritage plays a role in Armidale regional playground planning
Armidale Regional Council is working with archaeology experts at the University of New England (UNE) to identity the heritage significance of Curtis Park, once the heart of...
Sep 22, 2019
Education /
Culture /
Play /
Environment /
Parks
Study to investigate cultural precinct option for Monash
Victoria's Monash Gallery of Art (MGA) and Wheelers Hill Library have launched a feasibility study which focuses on the potential for an innovative arts, cultural and learning...
Sep 18, 2019
Culture /
Arts
Sydney music venue receives multi-million dollar funding boost
The City of Sydney has confirmed $4.2 million in funding for the City Recital Hall, one of Sydney’s most celebrated live music venues as it prepares to mark its 20th...
Sep 18, 2019
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Sporting stars urged to advocate for social equality
Former Australian football captain Craig Foster has told an audience at RMIT that athletes who have represented Australia had a responsibility to return the support, investment...
Sep 17, 2019
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Culture
World Leisure looks to China
World Leisure, the global advocacy body for the industry, is to stage two major events in China over the coming year. The 4th World Leisure Expo and Forum is being held from...
Sep 16, 2019
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