News: Culture
Belgravia Leisure launches latest stage of its Reconciliation Action Plan
Belgravia Leisure has commenced the latest stage in the expansion of its national commitment to reconciliation with launch of the Innovate stage of its Reconciliation Action...
Feb 24, 2025
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Cox Architecture designed Quampi Centre to become new hub for Quandamooka Festival
Designed through a collaborative process between the Quandamooka community and acclaimed architecture firm Cox, QUAMPI Arts & Culture Centre on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke...
Feb 23, 2025
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Intrepid Travel partnership delivers exclusive First Nations-guided Larapinta Trail tour
A partnership between Intrepid Travel and Indigenous-owned operator 100% Finke River Culture & Adventure has seen the launch of its first-ever Larapinta Trail trip guided by...
Feb 19, 2025
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Creative Victoria spotlights First Peoples team and projects for 2025
Creative Victoria Chief Executive, Claire Febey, has spotlighted their First Peoples team and projects for 2025. Febey introduced Troy Walsh who has joined the Creative Victoria...
Feb 18, 2025
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Funding supports First Nations tourism experiences across Victoria
Up to $3.6 million in grants under the Victorian Government’s First Peoples Tourism Industry Strengthening Program are now available. These grants will create and expand tourism...
Feb 17, 2025
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60 years on from the Freedom Ride campaign for Indigenous rights and facility access
This week marks 60 years from the 1965 Freedom Ride - a major milestone in the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in Australia - during which a group...
Feb 15, 2025
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Northern Territory funding program continues to support emerging and established artists
Administered by the NT Department of People, Sport and Culture, Round 2 of the Arts Projects 2024-25 grants aims to support the creative ventures of emerging and established...
Feb 13, 2025
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Creative Australia ditches 2026 Venice Biennale artist duo
Last week, Sydney-based multimedia artist Khaled Sabsabi was announced by Creative Australia as the artist to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026. Sabsabi’s...
Feb 12, 2025
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QTouring unveils its premier touring Arts Market and Conference
QTouring - Queensland’s new arts touring and engagement service – has unveiled its QShowcase: Arts Market + Conference, to be held from 9th-11th June 2025 in Toowoomba. This...
Feb 12, 2025
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2025 Australian Heritage Festival in NSW to deliver raft of offerings
This year’s National Trust Australian Heritage Festival – the nation’s largest community-driven heritage event will see the NSW arm of the Festival being held from 18th April...
Feb 12, 2025
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Victor Wang announced as Director of Artspace
Contemporary Sydney art centre, Artspace has appointed Victor Wang as its Director to lead the senior leadership team, defining and shaping the strategic direction of the...
Feb 12, 2025
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Woorangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles celebrate 27 Years of Surfing
The Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles were held over the weekend celebrating 27 years of surfing, community and culture. The Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles is...
Feb 10, 2025
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Australian arts programs showcased globally
Recent funding of almost $300,000 from the Federal Government is allowing seven diverse Australian arts programs to showcase their talent on the world stage. The funding is...
Feb 10, 2025
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes for development of ‘concert economy’
The success of Coldplay’s recent tour dates in the Indian cities of Mumbai and Ahmedabad has prompted the nation’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call for greater investment in...
Feb 9, 2025
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Sacred Aboriginal site and threatened species habitat protected for NSW
Threatened plants and animals will be protected and a sacred Aboriginal site preserved with the NSW Government’s purchase of Broughton Vale Station, 75 kilometres east of Broken...
Feb 9, 2025
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South Australian Museum to consult stakeholders on strategic vision
Extensive consultation and listening to hundreds of stakeholders and communities will be conducted over the coming months on the future of the South Australian Museum. The...
Feb 8, 2025
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Hari Hong Kong launches walking app to reveal district’s offerings
The Hari Hong Kong, a five-star luxury hotel in Wan Chai, located in the midst of Hong Kong Island, has launched an audio walking guide via a user-friendly app that scratches...
Feb 7, 2025
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Major funding boost for CinefestOZ and Western Australian regional arts organisations
Organisations delivering regional arts programs will share in more than $500,000 of additional Western Australian Government funding to address the rising costs of delivering...
Feb 5, 2025
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Diversity Council Australia names new Chief Executive
Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has announced the appointment of Catherine Hunter as its new Chief Executive. With a career spanning more than 30 years, Hunter is described as...
Feb 3, 2025
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Tasmania’s ‘Ten Days on the Island’ art festival returns in 2025
Tasmania’s ‘Ten Days on the Island’ is back for 2025 with a rich program delivered by a diverse range of national and international artists, performers and thinkers. Tasmanian...
Feb 2, 2025
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Tenders invited to operate new Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre
Cairns Regional Council is inviting tenders for the lease and operation of a new Community and Multicultural Centre in White Rock following construction having been fast tracked...
Feb 2, 2025
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Victorians encouraged to participate in Lunar New Year events
The Victorian Government is encouraging all across the state to take part in local Lunar New Year celebrations. Hosted by the Melbourne Chinatown Business Association, the State...
Feb 2, 2025
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Canberra Enlighten Festival’s 15th year offers array of immersive experiences
Canberra’s Enlighten Festival is returning for its 15th year in 2025 with some of the city’s renowned venues lighting up over 11 days from 28th February to 10th March. The...
Feb 2, 2025
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Victorian Goldfields added to Australia’s World Heritage Tentative List
Victoria’s Goldfields – home to some of the most extensive and best-surviving goldrush landscapes – has been added to Australia’s World Heritage Tentative List. This is the...
Feb 1, 2025
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