News: Culture
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor launches new exhibition of leading Khmer Artists
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the 93-year-old luxury hotel on the doorstep of ancient Khmer archaeological sites near Siem Reap in Cambodia, has introduced a new art exhibition...
Aug 6, 2025
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New Director General at Western Australia’s Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Chad Anderson as the new Director General at its Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (WA...
Aug 5, 2025
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Wellington Awards recognise significant contribution of volunteers across the arts, recreation and sport
The Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards – Wellington City and the Pōneke Civic Awards have recognised individuals and groups dedicated to fostering inclusive dialogue...
Aug 5, 2025
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Indigenous group launches legal challenge to halt Brisbane's 2032 Olympic stadium
A First Nations group has launched legal action to stop the construction of the main stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics being built on what it calls...
Aug 5, 2025
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QPAC curates dynamic program of performances and events for Glasshouse Theatre
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is curating a dynamic program of performances and events for its newest venue, Glasshouse Theatre, which will open in 2026. A new...
Aug 4, 2025
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Darwin Festival to showcase record-breaking 50 venues
This year’s Darwin Festival, running from 7th to 24th August, showcases a record-breaking 50 venues and seven world premieres, with 734 artists and more than 400 performances...
Aug 4, 2025
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ARIA, Tixel and AFA spotlight live music with new ARIA Award for Best Music Festival
In recognition of the significant role played by Australian music festivals in showcasing and advancing local talent, a major new accolade has been launched by the Australian...
Aug 4, 2025
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Shanghai venues and events advance global tourism industry trade
Tourism Plus Shanghai (TPS 2026) will convene over 6,000 global exhibitors in Shanghai, China, showcasing comprehensive solutions across the tourism and lifestyle sectors from...
Aug 3, 2025
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NSW Heritage additions safeguard Sydney Harbour’s natural beauty
Sydney Harbour’s natural beauty is being safeguarded for future generations following the addition of six inner harbour reserves and parks to the NSW State Heritage Register....
Aug 3, 2025
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Rockhampton Museum of Art Long Gallery to be transformed
New artwork created by one of Australia's most renowned contemporary visual artists, Sally Smart, is set to transform Rockhampton Museum of Art's (RMOA) Long Gallery. Titled...
Aug 2, 2025
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Harvest Rock music festival returns in 2025 following last year’s cancellation
One of South Australia’s popular music festivals, Harvest Rock, will return to Adelaide this year for a weekend of music and culinary options at Rymill and King Rodney Parks on...
Aug 1, 2025
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Bayside inaugural Creative Industries Forum delivers inspirational insights
Bayside Council, located in Sydney’s south, has advised that its inaugural Creative Industries Forum brought over 120 local artists and creative professionals together and...
Aug 1, 2025
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Queenstown's Shotover Jet celebrates 60 years of adventure experiences
Shotover Jet, one of New Zealand’s most recognisable adventure tourism activities, is turning 60 - marking six decades of high-speed thrills and memories in Queenstown. To...
Aug 1, 2025
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Mount Gambier secures 2026 Music Summit
MusicSA and the City of Mount Gambier have announced the 2026 Regional and Remote Music Summit will be held in Mount Gambier, bringing the third national gathering of regional...
Jul 31, 2025
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Queensland Government investment spotlights critical role of small to medium arts organisations
In a landmark investment through the Queensland Government’s Organisations Fund 2026-29, almost $39.2 million will support 53 diverse arts and cultural companies and festivals....
Jul 30, 2025
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Clarence Valley Council provides updates on aquatic centre and library
Clarence Valley Council has delivered two landmark local projects - the new $18 million Yamba Library and Community Centre and both stages of the $29.5 million Clarence Regional...
Jul 30, 2025
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Brisbane Festival announces Ebony Bott as its new artistic director
Brisbane Festival has appointed Ebony Bott as its next Artistic Director, ushering in a new chapter for one of Australia’s most ambitious and culturally resonant festivals. A...
Jul 30, 2025
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Setouchi Triennale 2025 Art Festival expands its reach to 17 distinctive Japanese locations
The sixth iteration of Japan’s Setouchi Triennale, a celebration of contemporary art that unfolds across the islands of Japan's stunning Seto Inland Sea, has expanded its reach...
Jul 30, 2025
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South Australian Government responds to ‘Artists at Work Taskforce Report’
The South Australian Government promised at the election to create a taskforce to investigate work insecurity and income inequality experienced by South Australian artists and...
Jul 28, 2025
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Battery Hill secures $1.7 million tourism makeover via NT Government’s ‘Rebuilding the Economy 2025 Strategy’
The Northern Territory Government is funding projects to build a more vibrant and sustainable tourism industry in the Barkly region with a $1.2 million contract has been awarded...
Jul 28, 2025
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Yothu Yindi Foundation to host 25th edition of Garma Festival
The 25th anniversary of the Garma Festival – a landmark celebration of Yolŋu culture in northeast Arnhem Land – is anticipated to attract over 3,500 people. The sold-out...
Jul 28, 2025
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Theatre, dance and museum exhibitions to tour regional NSW
Theatre, dance and museum exhibitions are to tour 36 regional towns across NSW following the state government’s investment of $700,000 to support touring of homegrown arts and...
Jul 28, 2025
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New entertainment and cultural hub Bella LIVE to open in northwest Sydney
A new entertainment and cultural hub - Bella LIVE – is opening this August, bringing the ethos of the likes of Carriageworks and Hordern Pavillion to northwest Sydney. Bella...
Jul 25, 2025
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Penrith City Libraries spotlights its programs and technology offerings for all age groups
Coinciding with, and in celebration of Library and Information Week, which runs from Monday 28th July to Sunday 3rd August 2025, Penrith City Libraries is spotlighting its...
Jul 25, 2025
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