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Responsible Travel member tour operators raise over $1 million in wake of Nepal earthquake

Two months after the devastating earthquake shook Nepal, Responsible Travel’s member tour operators have stepped up their commitment to local communities by jointly raising over $1…

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Jun 24, 2015 Culture / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Albury art museum to reimagine the concept of public art

Due to open in September, the Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) is aiming to re-imagine the concept of what a public art gallery can be, presenting an all-encompassing contemporary art…

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Jun 23, 2015 Attractions / Culture / Venues /

 
 

One in four fitness club members would pay more for single-sex gyms

While Australians are spending an average of more than $70 a month on gym memberships, new research shows that many would be willing to pay even more to work out in single sex…

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Jun 23, 2015 Culture / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Qatar awards tourism contracts worth US$2.5 billion in 2014

More than US$2.5 billion worth of contracts were awarded in Qatar's tourism sector during 2014 as the Gulf state looks to build more hotels in the run-up to hosting the FIFA World Cup…

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Jun 22, 2015 Attractions / Culture / Hospitality / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

$1.7 million for regional arts in Australia Council’s new grants program

Individual artists, groups and arts organisations in regional areas across the country will benefit from a $1.7 million investment through the latest round of the Australia Council’s…

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Jun 22, 2015 Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Fire damages Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton

A fire has gutted the Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton in Western Queensland. Firefighters were called to the famous museum and tourist attraction last Thursday morning, with the…

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Jun 22, 2015 Attractions / Culture / Safety /

 
 

Anger as Iran maintains ban on women attending sporting events

Activists in Iran are angry that women have again been barred from watching a volleyball game against the USA, despite earlier indications they could attend. There had been reports…

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Jun 20, 2015 Culture / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Queensland Government announces $9.2 million for Indigenous sport and recreation program

Sport and recreation activities at Woorabinda Aboriginal Community in central Queensland have a secure future as a result of renewed Queensland Government funding commitment. Queensland…

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Jun 20, 2015 Culture / Finance / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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