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World Leisure invites colleges and universities to join centres of excellence network
The World Leisure Organisation has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit overtures from interested colleges or universities around the globe to establish and...
Jan 29, 2025
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Opera Australia advises of departure of Chief Executive Fiona Allan
Opera Australia Chair Rod Sims has today announced that Chief Executive Fiona Allan has decided to depart the organisation. Thanking Allan for her leadership over the past three...
Jan 28, 2025
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New beginning for The Genesian Theatre
A new chapter has begun for The Genesian Theatre with the recent opening of their first production at their newly built theatre in the Sydney suburb of Rozelle. For a company...
Jan 26, 2025
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Ballarat Art Gallery temporarily closes for extensive interior upgrades
Looking to display more works from its permanent collection and secure international exhibitions, the Art Gallery of Ballarat will close in March to prepare for extensive...
Jan 25, 2025
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World Leisure Day to be held around the world on 16th April
Aiming to reinforce the role of leisure at the centre of the society, the World Leisure Organization has announced that World Leisure Day 2025 will be celebrated internationally...
Jan 25, 2025
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Expressions of Interest open for Aboriginal Heritage Advisory
The Western Australian Government has opened Expressions of Interest to fill five positions on the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee from July 2025 The Aboriginal Cultural...
Jan 24, 2025
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Christchurch Art Gallery appointed as delivery partner for 2026 Venice Biennale
Creative New Zealand has appointed Christchurch Art Gallery as its delivery partner for La Biennale di Venezia which involves the curation of Aotearoa New Zealand’s national...
Jan 23, 2025
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Port Adelaide's New Found Sound live music event attracts over 5,500 attendees
Port Adelaide's second iteration of the New Found Sound multi-venue live music discovery event held on 18th January attracted over 5,500 attendees to the historic Port Adelaide...
Jan 22, 2025
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Northern Territory Government to open new round of event funding
The Northern Territory Government will be opening a new round of event funding on 3rd February 2025. Round 2 of the 2024-25 EFP, administered by Northern Territory Major Events...
Jan 20, 2025
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HKCEC secures highest Muslim Gold Certification
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Management Limited has announced that the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (‘HKCEC’) has been accredited the Gold...
Jan 20, 2025
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Singapore Tourism Board Oceania partners with global creative and marketing agency Komodo
Singapore Tourism Board Oceania has teamed up with global social media and influencer marketing agency, Komodo to launch the world’s first gamified TikTok travel miniseries,...
Jan 20, 2025
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City of Newcastle appoints new festival director and begins search for local programming
The City of Newcastle has appointed Tory Loudon as Festival Director and is now looking to put together the program for the 10-day event ‘New Annual’, which will be held from...
Jan 19, 2025
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Shire of Campaspe launches SPARK Arts and Cultural Grants Program
The Shire of Campaspe, a local government area located in northern Victoria, has launched SPARK – Arts & Cultural Grants Program, aimed at supporting creative projects,...
Jan 19, 2025
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Brimbank Council proposes to sell land for Australia's First Vietnamese Museum
Brimbank Council will be seeking community feedback on the proposed sale of Council land in Sunshine – located in Melbourne’s western suburbs - to the Vietnamese Museum...
Jan 19, 2025
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Indigenous tourism to be expanded across Western Australia
The Federal and Western Australian Governments are investing $6 million to expand indigenous tourism across the state. The Strategic Indigenous Tourism Projects are aimed at...
Jan 16, 2025
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Redevelopment secured for Roxy Community Theatre
Leeton Shire Council, located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, has announced that their Growing Regions Round 2 application submitted in late 2024 has been successful...
Jan 14, 2025
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Music Australia invests $2 million into Contemporary Music Sector
An investment of $2 million by Music Australia will support 17 organisations to strengthen core operations and staffing, administrative and running costs, and professional...
Jan 14, 2025
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Dunedin City Council reopens submissions for its draft Festivals and Events Plan
Submissions have been reopened for Dunedin City Council’s draft Festivals and Events Plan following ongoing interest after the initial deadline closed. The new deadline for...
Jan 13, 2025
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Byron Bay Lighthouse Aboriginal Walking Tour offers alternative perspective of popular tourism attraction
A new walking tour has been launched by award-winning Indigenous tour operator Delta Kay, providing visitors with an Aboriginal perspective of the coastline around the Byron Bay...
Jan 9, 2025
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New Taipei City Art Museum to open in April
After years of preparation, New Taipei City’s first public art museum, the New Taipei City Art Museum (NTCAM), is scheduled to open on 25th April. The NTCAM is located in the...
Jan 9, 2025
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Cygnet Folk Festival celebrates local and international music and culture
Tasmania’s 2025 Cygnet Folk Festival is being held from 10th to 12th January delivering its signature celebration of local and international music and culture to the Huon...
Jan 9, 2025
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Upgrade works set to commence at Perth Concert Hall
Following the official closure of the venue on 21st December work on redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall are set to commence as of next month. Refurbishments to the...
Jan 8, 2025
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Lauren Ganley announced as Chair of Kakadu Tourism
Lauren Ganley, a First Nations woman with decades of experience working to advance Indigenous engagement, has succeeded Rick Allert as Chair of Kakadu Tourism, following...
Jan 8, 2025
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2024 Dunedin Fringe Festival sees rise in audience numbers and revenue for artists
The 11-day Dunedin Fringe Festival’s multidisciplinary celebration of the arts - the largest art festival in the South Island - saw a 10% rise in audience numbers on the...
Jan 8, 2025
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