News: Culture
Advisors focus on Ballarat as Australia’s first Intercultural City
International intercultural advisors, Irena Guidikova and Lynda Ford, will visit Ballarat tomorrow to highlight Ballarat’s global role as the first Intercultural City of...
Jul 28, 2019
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Recognising ancient culture sees land added to Murujuga National Park
Murujuga National Park, home to the world's highest concentration of rock art engravings, will be expanded to include a 221-hectare parcel of land previously zoned for...
Jul 27, 2019
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Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art generates millions for Brisbane tourism
A major international art exhibition held over five months at Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) pumped $35 million into the economy and generated 1.5 million visitor...
Jul 27, 2019
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Auckland Council apologises to Muslim woman after ejection from West Wave Pools
Auckland Council has blamed confusion about rules on appropriate swimwear for an “unfortunate” incident that saw a Muslim woman ejected from the West Wave Pools in the suburb of...
Jul 25, 2019
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Lockout laws have devastating impact on Sydney's night-time economy
Since the NSW Government's introduction of lockout laws in 2014, new data from the City of Sydney has today revealed almost 500,000 fewer people under the age of 35 are visiting...
Jul 24, 2019
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Athlete rights crucial to sporting integrity
A range of topics from World Athletics’ action on Caster Semenya to Mack Horton’s World Swimming Championship anti-doping protest, equal pay and the collective power of athletes...
Jul 23, 2019
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Report shows value of New Zealand’s creative spaces
A new report, Understanding the Value of Creative Spaces, has presented key findings from a survey of creative spaces throughout New Zealand, providing decision-makers and...
Jul 23, 2019
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Venue manager explains challenges of programming Dubai’s new Coca-Cola Arena
Guy Ngata, Chief Executive of Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, has explained how the new venue is looking to program and attract new audiences. In a feature in the latest issue of...
Jul 22, 2019
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Sport NZ recognises innovative ways to get young women in active
Give-it-a-go skateboarding workshops and inclusive ability netball are among the innovative ideas selected by Sport NZ to be developed into projects to help engage more young...
Jul 22, 2019
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley launches National Indigenous Tennis Carnival in Darwin
Australian tennis legend and 14-time Grand Slam champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley visited Darwin this week to launch the 2019 National Indigenous Tennis Carnival. Goolagong...
Jul 20, 2019
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City of Bendigo highlights its thriving creative industries
Recent Helpmann awards for Bendigo’s Arena Theatre Company and Best Ballet highlight the ongoing success of Bendigo’s creative industries. Bendigo’s resident theatre company,...
Jul 19, 2019
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Studies to showcase fan culture in a new millennium
Aiming to showcase diverse approaches to a wide range of fan communities and practices, Melbourne's Swinburne University of Technology is to stage the Fan Studies Network...
Jul 16, 2019
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Cairns Performing Arts Centre shortlisted for international design award
The Cairns Performing Arts Centre has been shortlisted for an international award at the 2019 World Architecture Festival - the annual awards dedicated to the global...
Jul 15, 2019
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New research reveals Australian music’s global export value and strong international success
The Australian music industry makes an estimated $195 million from international markets each year according to a ground-breaking report examining the cultural and economic...
Jul 11, 2019
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Cairns arts and culture thrives through Queensland Government investment
Through its continuing investment in arts and culture in the Cairns region, the Queensland Government is helping to showcase local artists and foster local arts and cultural...
Jul 11, 2019
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Thebarton Theatre faces demolition in Adelaide road development plan
The future of Adelaide’s famous Thebarton Theatre has been cast in doubt following reports that the South Australian Government plans to demolish the landmark venue and other...
Jul 11, 2019
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City of Sydney delivers new policy on busking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The City of Sydney’s new policy for Busking and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Practice sees Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people no longer requiring a...
Jul 11, 2019
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Overseas visitors becoming increasingly interested in Aboriginal culture
A growing number of overseas visitors are looking to explore Australia’s unique indigenous experiences, with Tourism Australia recognising the potential for indigenous travel...
Jul 10, 2019
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Arts Centre Melbourne ready to host 19th Annual Helpmann Awards
With the 19th Annual Helpmann Awards to be held at Arts Centre Melbourne on Sunday 14th and Monday 15th July, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced a special...
Jul 10, 2019
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Backlash sees Nicki Minaj pull out of Saudi Arabia festival
Rapper Nicki Minaj has cancelled a scheduled performance in Saudi Arabia next week, citing her support for the rights of women and the LGBT community. Her headline billing at...
Jul 10, 2019
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New Zealand Rugby selection process needs to include moral as well as social values
Following the selection of Canterbury Crusaders star Sevu Reece for the All Blacks squad amid an assault controversy, a University of Otago study has suggested that New Zealand...
Jul 10, 2019
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Traditional Owners partnership delivers new way forward for Cape York’s national parks
Traditional Owners are working in partnership with the Queensland Government to ensure the environmental, cultural and heritage protection of the Cape York Peninsula. The future...
Jul 10, 2019
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Leading disability arts advocate to speak at Arts Activated 2019 Conference
British artist Rachel Gadsden, one of the world’s leading disability arts advocates, is one of several high-profile international speakers at the upcoming Arts Activated 2019...
Jul 10, 2019
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Visit Victoria celebrates UNESCO recognition of Budj Bim Cultural Landscape
South western Victoria's Budj Bim Cultural Landscape has been formally recognised on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the only Australian World Heritage property listed...
Jul 6, 2019
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