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Saudi authorities conflicted over playing Pokémon Go at Mecca’s Grand Mosque

The Pokémon Go phenomena is reportedly creating challenges at Saudi Arabia and Islam’s holiest location, with people spotted playing the game outside the gates of the Grand Mosque in…

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Aug 1, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Legal / Technology /

 
 

Bombing of Darwin Harbour recreated at new attraction

A new attraction that recreates and commemorates the Second World War bombing of Darwin has opened on the city's Stokes Hill Wharf. The new multi-million dollar facility uses…

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Aug 1, 2016 Attractions / Culture / Tourism /

 
 

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery suffers significant visitation decline

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart has suffered a significant drop in visitor numbers which the Tasmanian Government says is “not unexpected”. Reopened in early…

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Aug 1, 2016 Attractions / Culture / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

2016 Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres Conference heads to Adelaide

Bringing together 200 arts leaders from all over Asia, as well as Australian arts leaders, the 2016 AAPPAC (Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres) Conference will be held in…

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Jul 31, 2016 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

National Museum of Oman opens as first museum adapted to the visually impaired in the Middle East

Celebrating the achievements of the Arabian nation of Oman, the new National Museum of Oman is the first museum in the Sultanate to be established based on the International Council of…

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Jul 29, 2016 Access / Attractions / Culture / Tourism /

 
 

National Art School appoints Michael Lynch CBE AM as Interim Director

The National Art School has announced the appointment of highly respected international arts professional Michael Lynch as the School’s Interim Director, commencing September 2016.…

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Jul 28, 2016 Arts / Culture / Education /

 
 

Matilda the Musical wins record 13 awards at 2016 Helpmann Awards 2016

Matilda the Musical has taken out a record 13 Helpmann Awards including the prestigious Best Musical title at the 16th annual event, while Stephen Page of the Bangarra Dance Company, has…

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Jul 26, 2016 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Basketball facility opens at Mutitjulu indigenous community in Northern Territory

A new basketball facility has opened at the Mutitjulu indigenous community next to Uluru in the Northern Territory. Completed by Dynamic Sports Facilities and with two donated GOALRILLA…

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Jul 25, 2016 Culture / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

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