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Wellington Shire set to use cheaper, greener electricity for its facilities
Wellington Shire Council is set to reduce electricity costs by about 30% and lower corporate emissions by 1,300 tonnes per year by joining a collaborative buying group. The...
May 21, 2021
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Sydney's Powerhouse Museum announces inaugural Director, First Nations
The Powerhouse Museum has appointed Emily McDaniel, an esteemed curator, educator and writer from the Kalari Clan of the Wiradjuri nation in Central New South Wales, to the new...
May 20, 2021
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Sydney Fringe Festival announces new hubs and initiatives for 2021
Following a successful digital season in 2020, the Sydney Fringe Festival returns this year with hubs and new initiatives activated from 1st – 30th September 2021, including the...
May 19, 2021
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Federal Government allocates new emergency funding to leading arts organisations
The Sydney Theatre Company and Opera Australia are the latest recipients to share in more than $3 million under the Federal Government’s $35 million COVID-19 Arts Sustainability...
May 19, 2021
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Midnight Oil to headline Bluesfest’s rescheduled festival in October
Bluesfest has today announced their festival has been rescheduled for the October long weekend (Friday 1st to Monday 4th October) with Midnight Oil headlining opening night...
May 19, 2021
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Perth landmarks go red in celebration of National Volunteer Week 2021
Perth landmarks including the Bell Tower, Optus Stadium, Matagarup Bridge and the Elizabeth Quay Bridge are lit up red this National Volunteer Week, May 17th-23rd -...
May 18, 2021
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Christchurch opts for one-day, one-venue Go Live music festival
The Christchurch music festival - 'Go Live' - is returning in 2021 but will take on a one-day format on Saturday 24th July at the Christchurch Town Hall. After the inaugural...
May 18, 2021
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City of Stonnington recognises volunteers during National Volunteer Week 2021
With this week being National Volunteer Week (17th-23rd May) and with a 2021 theme of ‘Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine’, City of Stonnington Mayor Kate Hely, is encouraging...
May 18, 2021
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Sydney Film Festival returns to cinemas in August
The Sydney Film Festival will become one of the first major festivals in the world to return to cinemas when it premieres its much anticipated 68th Edition from Wednesday 18th...
May 17, 2021
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Australian Museum showcases culture of First Nations people in events and exhibition
The cultures of First Nations peoples will be showcased by The Australian Museum in a new series of talks, tours, and workshops to accompany its ground breaking First Nations...
May 16, 2021
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Judith Wright Arts Centre reopens after $3.1 million refurbishments
The Judith Wright Arts Centre - formerly the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts - situated in the Brisbane suburb of Fortitude Valley - has officially reopened following...
May 14, 2021
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Timaru District Council releases concept design for Theatre Royal and museum project
Timaru District Council’s project to develop a new museum and a renewed theatre has reached another major milestone with the sign off of concept designs. Council signed off on...
May 13, 2021
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State Library Victoria reveals permanent exhibition to the public
The State Library Victoria’s permanent exhibition, ‘The changing face of Victoria’ opens tomorrow allowing Victorians to discover - for the first time - more than 150 collection...
May 11, 2021
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2021 Federal Budget looks to drive growth
The Australian Government’s 2021/22 budget has announced an expansion of tax cuts for business and workers to drive economic recovery while also making a record investment in...
May 11, 2021
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Artists question record-breaking crowd for Brisbane's Super Rugby AU final
Rugby Australia has announced that Saturday’s final of its Super Rugby AU tournament welcomed the biggest crowd for a domestic rugby match in Australian in almost 20 years, as...
May 10, 2021
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Planning underway for first season at Goulburn Performing Arts Centre
Planning is underway for the inaugural 2022 season of performance at Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, with the selection of shows to include musical theatre, dance, opera,...
May 9, 2021
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Art Fair returns to Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
After an absence of more than two years due to COVID-19, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is looking forward to hosting Art Basel officially scheduled to...
May 9, 2021
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MCA invites visitors to share their feelings about contemporary art via smartphone emojis
In collaboration with Ogilvy Sydney and as part of the celebrations for the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia’s (MCA) 30th Anniversary this year, a new and distinctive brand...
May 7, 2021
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WOW Festival to showcase artistic talent of women in Western Queensland
The Women of the World (WOW) Festival to be held in Western Queensland in June and July will showcase artistic talent from communities including Charleville and Longreach....
May 7, 2021
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Creative New Zealand partners with 2021 Australian Performing Arts Market
Through its Global Wayfinding Programme (GWP), Creative New Zealand has announced that it is to partner with this month’s Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM). With the GWP...
May 6, 2021
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Sydney Harbour Trust reveals plan to transform Cockatoo Island into arts and culture precinct
A bold plan has been revealed to transform Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour’s largest island, into an arts and culture precinct. Following an independent review which recommended...
May 6, 2021
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21 live music venues across Queensland receive government funding
The Queensland Government is providing $1.3 million in funding to 21 live music venues across Queensland, providing an important boost to the sector following the impacts of...
May 6, 2021
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Live Performance Australia announces presentation of 2020 Helpmann Industry Achievement Awards
Despite Live Performance Australia having announced last week that this year’s Helpmann Awards would not go ahead, four Australians are today being honoured with Industry...
May 4, 2021
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Sydney Opera House announces Honeywell as first Global Goals partner
The Sydney Opera House has named US-based multinational Honeywell as the first partner in its Global Goals sustainability, diversity and inclusion initiative. Having, in October...
May 4, 2021
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