News: Culture
Wollongong to host beach safety day for multicultural communities
With summer approaching, local government, sporting and community organisations are set to come together to host a free Multicultural Water Safety Day at Wollongong City Beach...
Oct 4, 2024
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Focus on experience-led tourism takes centre stage at 2024 NSW Visitor Economy Forum
The 2024 NSW Visitor Economy Forum was held yesterday at the ICC Sydney, underscored the importance of rich and immersive visitor experiences in shaping the future growth of the...
Oct 3, 2024
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Federal Tourism inquiry releases recommendations to drive industry
The Federal inquiry into Australia's tourism and international education sectors has released its final report, including 28 recommendations to improve the industry's...
Oct 2, 2024
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Big Red Group partners with Welcome to Country to enhance indigenous experience access
Aimed at increasing access to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experiences and support First Nations operators, Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand’s largest...
Oct 2, 2024
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Maleny Botanic Gardens launches new Indigenous educational experience
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland attraction, Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World, has partnered with the region’s traditional owners, the Jinibara People Aboriginal Corporation,...
Oct 2, 2024
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Creative Australia supports arts performances in regional and remote communities
Creative Australia is to invest over $1.6 million to support 10 projects through the regional Performing Arts Touring program (Playing Australia). The investment will bring high...
Sep 30, 2024
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Eden Park enters Guinness World Records with largest ever haka
Auckland’s Eden Park has made history with thousands of New Zealanders joined together yesterday evening to reclaim the official Guinness World Records™ title for the world’s...
Sep 29, 2024
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Indigenous Tasmanians to be trained as Heritage Consultants
The 2024/25 Tasmanian Budget includes $1 million over two years to develop and deliver a training package which will support Tasmanian Aboriginal people to build knowledge and...
Sep 29, 2024
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Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation Chief Executive Katrina Sedgwick appointed to ABC Board
The Federal Government has appointed the current Director and Chief Executive of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation, Katrina Sedgwick, as a non-executive Director to the...
Sep 29, 2024
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Supertonic exhibition sees Tweed Regional Museum secure AmaGA excellence award
The prestigious 2024 Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) Awards were recently held in September with the Tweed Regional Museum securing the coveted award in the...
Sep 28, 2024
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Annette Pitman appointed new Chief Executive Museums of History
Outgoing head of the state government’s arts agency Create NSW, Annette Pitman, has been named as the new Chief Executive of Museums of History NSW. Established in December...
Sep 27, 2024
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Tourism NT collaboration showcases Northern Territory to USA
A collaboration between Tourism NT, TripAdvisor and the Darwin Street Art Festival will showcase the Northern Territory to a new tourism market in the USA. The collaboration...
Sep 25, 2024
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Queensland Government launches new Arts and Disability Plan 2024-26
The Queensland Government has launched a new Arts and Disability Plan 2024-26 aimed at increasing jobs, audiences and markets for the work of Queensland d/Deaf and disabled...
Sep 25, 2024
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Perth Concert Hall redevelopment to commence in 2025
After 50 years of continuous operation, the heritage-listed Perth Concert Hall will undergo a $150.3 million redevelopment for the benefit of artists, audiences and the...
Sep 25, 2024
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Tourism NT looks to strengthen connection between Aboriginal Territorians and tourism industry
Aboriginal cultures are central to the Northern Territory’s identity, and the campaign launched this week by Tourism NT - ‘Sharing your culture with visitors’ - is aimed at...
Sep 24, 2024
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Lismore Regional Gallery to reopen following $5 million restoration
Lismore Regional Gallery will reopen to residents and visitors on Friday after the completion of a multi-faceted restoration project jointly funded by the Federal and NSW...
Sep 24, 2024
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Themed Entertainment Association spotlights individual Masters for 2024
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) through their ‘TEA Masters of Their Craft’ program honours and recognises the achievements of individuals - the creators, managers,...
Sep 24, 2024
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Queensland Government appoints John Collins as first Night-Life Economy Commissioner
The Queensland Government has appointed John Collins as the state’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner. Collins has passion for live music and a deep connection to...
Sep 23, 2024
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Refreshed Destination Management Plans released for three Northern Territory tourism regions
The Northern Territory Department of Tourism and Hospitality has released refreshed Destination Management Plans (DMP) for the Lasseter, Barkly and Big Rivers regions...
Sep 22, 2024
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Parks
Visitors to NSW want more than an Opera House 'selfie'
While a visit to Sydney’s cultural attractions such as the Sydney Opera House is often high on the agenda of places to visit, new research highlights that visitors to NSW want...
Sep 22, 2024
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EOIs open for membership on new Dunedin Music Advisory Panel
EOIs open for membership on new Dunedin Music Advisory Panel The Dunedin City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for membership on a new Music Advisory Panel, which...
Sep 22, 2024
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Sydney Dance Company announces new Board appointments
Sydney Dance Company has announced the appointment of Michael Dagostino and Andrew Hagger to its Board. Chair of Sydney Dance Company Emma-Jane Newton enthused “I am delighted...
Sep 21, 2024
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Arts
Western Australian arts organisations share $1.32 million in funding
The Western Australian Government has awarded $1.32 million to 22 projects via round three of the Arts Projects for Organisations grant program 2023-2024. The Arts Projects for...
Sep 20, 2024
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Arts
Screen Territory’s 2024 NT Screen Summit spotlights local production
With the Northern Territory currently experiencing a production boom, this weekend will see screen professionals, game developers, and aspiring creatives converge in Darwin for...
Sep 19, 2024
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