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Qataris not interested in football

Two-thirds of people in Qatar did not attend a football match last year, despite the country gearing up to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A survey undertaken by Qatar sports authorities…

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Feb 9, 2014 Culture / Education / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Plans advance for Chinese cultural park on NSW Central Coast

A giant gold Buddha is planned as a centrepiece of a $500 million Chinese cultural attraction expected to open at Warnervale on the NSW Central Coast in 2015. The Buddha will be a feature…

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Feb 7, 2014 Attractions / Culture / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Clutha District Council to fund heritage centre feasibility study

The Clutha District Council will fund a feasibility study on a proposed $5.5 million heritage machinery museum in the Otago town of Milton.Following a funding request from Roger Mahan and…

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Feb 6, 2014 Attractions / Culture / Design / Tourism /

 
 

UNWTO launches International Handbook on Tourism and Peace

Providing a unique overview of tourism as a tool in peace building and reconciliation efforts, the 'International Handbook on Tourism and Peace' has been was launched by the United…

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Feb 6, 2014 Culture / Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Federal Government defends move to delist part of Tasmania’s World Heritage Area

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has defended the Australian Government's move to delist a section of Tasmania's World Heritage Area. The Federal Government has asked the…

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Feb 5, 2014 Culture / Environment / Government / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Singapore to be first Asian host of WTA year-end championships

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is to host its year-end WTA Championships in Singapore from 17th to 26th October, marking the first time in the event's 44-year history that an…

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Feb 5, 2014 Culture / Design / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Ipswich’s Workshops Rail Museum steams past one million visitors

Ipswich's Workshops Rail Museum has reached a major arts and tourism milestone welcoming its one millionth visitor during its annual 'Day out with Thomas' special event.…

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Feb 4, 2014 Attractions / Culture / Events / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Massive dragon brought to life in Melbourne for Chinese New Year celebrations

Chinese New Year celebrations have begun early in Melbourne with the unveiling of a 100-metre dragon at Docklands. More than 50,000 Chinese people living in Melbourne have begun…

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Jan 31, 2014 Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

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