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Leading artists the recipients of the 2024 Creative Australia Awards
Creative Australia has announced the 11 leading artists to receive 2024 Creative Australia Awards. For the first time this year, the awards proudly include the National Arts and...
Nov 16, 2024
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Creative Australia welcomes Federal Government’s new commitment to arts and disability equity
Creative Australia has welcomed the release of Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan , the Australian Government’s strategy to support equity for Australian artists,...
Nov 15, 2024
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Federal Government releases new path for equity in the arts
The Australian Government has released its Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan , an initiative to support the arts, cultural, screen and digital games sectors to...
Nov 14, 2024
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OzAsia Festival celebrated 17th edition with over 200,000 attendances
OzAsia Festival 2024 has seen its 17th Edition attract more than 200,000 attendances across over 100 ticketed and free events throughout three spectacular weeks. In one of its...
Nov 12, 2024
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival adopts refocused approach for 2025
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from 14th February to 2nd March 2025 and with a refocused approach, promises an extraordinary celebration of LGBTQIA+...
Nov 10, 2024
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Broken Hill’s ‘the Bomber’ among NSW war memorials to secure funding
Broken Hill City Council has been awarded $10,000 for conservation work on the town’s Great War Memorial - dubbed ‘the Bomber’ comprising an imposing bronze sculpture of an...
Nov 10, 2024
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Cultural Connection plays critical role in Aboriginal wellbeing
New research from UNSW Sydney on Aboriginal wellness highlights the critical role played by cultural connection and calls for a rethink of the health system's approach to...
Nov 10, 2024
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Tourism Excellence recognised at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
The winners and medallists of the prestigious Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards have been announced at a gala dinner at Crown Perth. Western Australia's premier awards night...
Nov 9, 2024
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Victoria’s public arts and cultural institutions welcome millions of visitors
Creative Victoria has advised of the tabling in Parliament today of the state’s 2023-24 Annual Reports. The reports show that collectively the NGV, State Library Victoria,...
Nov 7, 2024
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East Perth Power Station confirmed as venue for 2025 Perth Festival
Perth Festival will revive and re-activate the historic East Perth Power Station site as a creative hub that will be home to major programs featuring First Nations visual art as...
Nov 6, 2024
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Parks Victoria climbing decision for Mount Arapiles delivers mixed reactions
Parks Victoria has released a new management plan for Mount Arapiles, in western Victoria, with plans to close half of the climbing routes as well as the renowned Pines...
Nov 5, 2024
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Federal Government announces new appointments to Portrait Gallery Board
The Federal Government has announced Sam Meers as a member and future Chair, the reappointment of Penny Fowler as interim Chair and Elizabeth Dibbs as a member of the Board to...
Nov 5, 2024
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Research project looks to assess diversity, equity and inclusion in aquatics and recreation
Professionals working in aquatic and recreation facilities across Australia are being encouraged to participate in a vital survey exploring diversity, equity and inclusion...
Nov 4, 2024
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Adelaide Festival 2025 program to include 65 events
The program for the 40th edition of South Australia’s premier arts festival - the Adelaide Festival - to be held in 2025 has been announced and promises an array of...
Nov 3, 2024
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New funding agreement supports return of Dark Mofo
Organisers of Tasmanian winter festival, Dark Mofo, are appreciative of a new state government funding agreement of $21.6 million to support the delivery of Dark Mofo through to...
Nov 3, 2024
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Aquatics, culture and sport feature in Northern Territory Government’s project plans for Alice Springs
The Northern Territory Government has today released its project plans for Alice Springs which prioritise children and community well-being through improved aquatic, cultural...
Nov 3, 2024
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Adelaide Festival Centre Chief Executive and Artistic Director announces retirement
Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Adelaide Festival Centre, Douglas Gautier AM, has made the decision to retire after almost 19 years in the role. Gautier, who took on...
Oct 30, 2024
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Tourism and Transport Forum welcomes First Nations Visitor Economy Partnership
With nearly half of Australians expressing an interest in participating in an Indigenous Tourism experience, the Tourism and Transport Forum has commended the Federal...
Oct 30, 2024
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NGA senior curator appointed to National Cultural Heritage Committee
The Australian Government has announced Tina Baum as a member of the National Cultural Heritage Committee for a three-year term. Baum is the Senior Curator of First Nations Art...
Oct 30, 2024
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Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th year delivers over $164 million for South Australia
Record attendances of over one million at the Adelaide Festival Centre for its 50th anniversary year in 2023, delivered more than $164 million for South Australia. One of...
Oct 29, 2024
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Michael Brand to step down from director role at Art Gallery of New South Wales
Dr Michael Brand, Director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, has today announced he will be stepping down from his role in July 2025. This December, the Art Gallery marks...
Oct 29, 2024
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OzAsia Festival attracts record attendance for opening week
Adelaide Festival Centre and the Riverbank precinct attracted an enthusiastic crowd for the OzAsia Festival which saw record breaking attendances of more than 106,000 across the...
Oct 28, 2024
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Minderoo Foundation to contribute $30 million towards performing arts venues at new WAAPA campus
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), which is relocating to Edith Cowan University’s City Campus in the Perth suburb of Northbridge, is to benefit from a...
Oct 27, 2024
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Bolster Group spotlights 12 key learnings from SXSW Sydney
Melbourne-based entertainment and culture marketing specialists, the Bolster group, has shared 12 things learnt at the recently held SXSW Sydney. On attending the SXSW event,...
Oct 27, 2024
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