News: Culture

Unanimous approval for $90 million UTAS performing arts hub

Hobart City Council has given unanimous approval for the University of Tasmania’s $90 million Creative Industries and Performing Arts Development. The development will bring the…

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Apr 13, 2016 Culture / Education / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Port Arthur Historic Site to get Federal funds for tourism centre development

Tasmania's Port Arthur Historic Site is to receive Federal Government funding for improved visitor centre facilities. More than $200,000 is being used to develop a master plan for…

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Apr 12, 2016 Attractions / Culture / Tourism /

 
 

Powerhouse Museum to be relocated to the banks of the Parramatta River

The NSW Government has chosen a site on the banks of the Parramatta River as the preferred new location for Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum. Despite strong opposition to moving the…

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Apr 11, 2016 Attractions / Culture / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Packer family champion arts education in Melbourne and Perth

Crown Resorts and the Packer Family Foundation have announced a new $25 million arts education funding initiative. The Melbourne and Perth Art Education Initiative, an eight-year, joint…

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Apr 9, 2016 Culture / Education / Finance /

 
 

Comedy group parodies the active wear trend

A group of Sydney comedians have released a YouTube video sending up Australian women who wear exercise gear for everyday activities. Reflecting the boom in the active wear market, the…

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Apr 7, 2016 Culture / Fitness / Marketing / Retail /

 
 

Celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The United Nations' celebration of 6th April as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is barely acknowledged in Australia and New Zealand but is widely…

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Apr 6, 2016 Culture / Sport /

 
 

Ballarat’s Kryal Castle up for sale

Medieval themed visitor attraction Kryal Castle, which reopened after a multi-million dollar redevelopment in 2013, is for sale. The landmark attraction, located 8 kilometres east of…

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Apr 4, 2016 Attractions / Culture / Tourism /

 
 

Lottery Grants Board funding dips by $25 million

Community and arts organisations will receive smaller amounts in funding from New Zealand's Lottery Grants Board this year, after a run of big wins and a drop in the number of people…

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Apr 4, 2016 Culture / Finance / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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