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Local arts groups to run The Barracks at Willow Court in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley

Following more than two years of negotiations, Derwent Valley Council have signed an agreement with Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC), that will allow SAC and Derwent Valley Arts (DVA), to…

Jan 20, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Venues /

WTTC predicts over 100 million global tourism jobs could be recovered during 2021

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has predicted that as the world recovers from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, more than 100 million jobs could possibly return to the…

Jan 20, 2021 Tourism /

Rhinoceros iguana helps Australia Zoo secure a second Guinness World Record

Australia Zoo’s rhinoceros iguana, named Rhino, has secured a Guinness World Record for being the World’s Oldest Rhinoceros Iguana. The world record states, "The oldest…

Jan 20, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

A-League clubs collaborate with Epic Games’ Fortnite

Three A-League clubs, along with more than 20 other football clubs from around the world, have partnered with Epic Games to bring their kits into the popular game, Fortnite. The…

Jan 20, 2021 Entertainment / Marketing / Sport / Technology /

NSW Government annouces regional sport funding plus backing for cricket and football

Sports facilities across regional NSW are set to benefit from new and improved women’s change rooms and amenities thanks to $50 million in funding from the NSW Government’s $2…

Jan 20, 2021 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport /

Western Australia’s live entertainment sector unhappy with state’s tighter event restrictions

Live entertainment industry representatives in Western Australia have warned that the state’s new restrictions for events will impact businesses which rely on festivals, advising…

Jan 20, 2021 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Venues /

Beach access improved at Mount Martha

As part of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Disability Inclusion Plan and in partnership with Mount Martha Life Saving Club, beach matting has been rolled out at Mount Martha this…

Jan 20, 2021 Access / Environment / Recreation /

Australian attractions share their penguin encounters on Penguin Awareness Day

On Penguin Awareness Day, 20th January, a number of Australian wildlife attractions consider the plight of the world's penguins, as well as focus on the conservation of their…

Jan 20, 2021 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Education / Environment /