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Thousands support campaign to re-open Sydney’s Theatre Royal
Thousands have signed an online petition calling on the owners of the Theatre Royal site - The GPT Group and Dexus - to re-open the venue which has been closed for two and a...
Nov 26, 2018
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Tasmanian Government invests in Tasmanian artists and art organisations
The Tasmanian Government will invest more than $146,000 through a range of initiatives to help develop and support Tasmanian artists and arts organisations across the State in...
Nov 25, 2018
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Canberra celebrates another year of success and excellence in tourism and attractions
Leaders of the Canberra Region tourism industry gathered on Friday to celebrate another year of success and excellence in tourism at the annual Canberra Region Tourism Awards....
Nov 25, 2018
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New Zealand Dance Company enjoys groundbreaking international success through 2018
Marking their second international tour of the year, The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) is set to close 2018 with a whirlwind tour of Belgium and Luxembourg with their...
Nov 23, 2018
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Queensland Government launches ninth Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
A free exhibition featuring artworks by more than 80 artists, collectives and groups from more than 30 countries officially opened last night at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery...
Nov 23, 2018
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New Zealand Theatre Month 2018 generates 615 events
Staged from Whangarei to Invercargill during the month of September, organisers have advised that the inaugural New Zealand Theatre Month have advised that the initiative...
Nov 22, 2018
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2018 RACV Victorian Tourism awards celebrate leading tourist attractions and events
The spotlight was on Victoria’s leading tourism and events operators at last night's RACV Victorian Tourism Awards gala ceremony, with six winners entering the prestigious Hall...
Nov 22, 2018
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Industry celebrated at 2018 NSW Tourism Awards
Outstanding tourism businesses from across New South Wales were honoured last night as the winners of the 2018 NSW Tourism Awards were announced at the Big Top Luna Park,...
Nov 22, 2018
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RMIT partnership to reactivate Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre will soon take its place again at the centre of Melbourne’s vibrant cultural scene thanks to an exciting partnership between the Australian Centre for the...
Nov 21, 2018
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MusicNT to develop Contemporary Live Music Strategy for Territory
In a first for the Northern Territory’s live music industry, MusicNT is set to benefit from $50,000 in funding to develop the inaugural NT Contemporary Live Music Strategy,...
Nov 19, 2018
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Carriageworks unveils its most ambitious visual arts project
The exhibition NICK CAVE:UNTIL by acclaimed American artist Nick Cave, marks Carriageworks’ most substantial presentation of work by a solo artist and Nick Cave’s largest...
Nov 19, 2018
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Sydney Mardi Gras urgently needs new workshop space
The wild storms that lashed Sydney in early November have had a lasting impact on one of the state’s most significant cultural events. The workshop Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi...
Nov 19, 2018
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International Visitors to Australia more likely to go to an arts event than wineries, casinos or sport
A new report from Australia Council for the Arts found that visitors to Australia were more likely to go to an arts event or activity (43%) than to visit wineries (13%), casinos...
Nov 18, 2018
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2018 Taipei Biennal focuses on the 'museum as an ecosystem'
Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM) is hosting an international list of 42 individual and group participants from 19 countries and territories from November 2018 until the exhibition...
Nov 16, 2018
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Carriageworks commences search for new Director
Following the recent resignation of Lisa Havilah from the role of Director to take up her new appointment as Chief Executive of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS),...
Nov 12, 2018
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Thai hotel management company Akaryn showcases artistic talents alongside its commitment to sustainability
The innovative Thai hotel management company, Akaryn, is celebrating its third anniversary by showcasing the artistic talents of local Chiang Mai artists alongside its...
Nov 12, 2018
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ICC Sydney launches a Reconciliation Action Plan
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today become the first convention centre in Australia to launch a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), bolstering its...
Nov 7, 2018
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Art of design intrinsic to the fabric of Victoria
Victoria values art and design, whether in a gallery, a café, or in a massive blimp floating high above its intended audience. Design comes in many shapes, forms and sizes. The...
Nov 7, 2018
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City of Sydney to stage new Christmas festival
The City of Sydney is to transform the centre of Sydney into a festive playground with a new Christmas festival Taking over the streets of Sydney from 6.30pm to 9.30pm on...
Nov 7, 2018
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Darling Harbour Precinct Transformation Receives Urban Design Award
The Darling Harbour Transformation Project, which International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) sits at the heart of, has been awarded the Walter Burley Griffin Award for...
Nov 5, 2018
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$1 million grant to help rebuild Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre
Having been devastated by fire earlier this year, Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre is set to be rebuilt following a one-off, $1 million grant from the Victorian Government. The...
Nov 4, 2018
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Sunshine Coast to host 2019 PAC Australia conference
The reputation of the Sunshine Coast as a destination for arts is set to be enhanced with Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia announcing that its 33rd annual Performing...
Nov 1, 2018
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How did Geoffrey Rush’s alleged inappropriate behaviour end up in court?
With sexual assault allegations in the entertainment industry having gained massive attention in the past few years, often as a result of thorough investigation, it is...
Oct 31, 2018
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Australia Council’s year in review highlights why arts matter
More than 10,000 new artworks; strong international success; positive outcomes for female artists; and increased recognition of First Nations arts are among the highlights of...
Oct 31, 2018
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