News: Culture
Victorian Government announces funding for 29 regional attractions and tourism projects
The Victorian Government has revealed a move to help elevate its tourism landscape with the announcement of 29 new regional projects that will receive significant funding...
Aug 27, 2024
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Rockhampton Showgrounds to transform for pop culture convention
The Rockhampton Showgrounds will be transformed for regional Queensland’s biggest single-day pop culture convention - CapriCon Pop Culture Convention - presented by McDonald's...
Aug 26, 2024
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Renowned producer Darren Dale appointed as member of Screen Australia Board
The Australian Government has today announced the appointment of award-winning producer Darren Dale as a member of the Screen Australia Board for three years. Dale is a renowned...
Aug 25, 2024
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Cultural and sport facilities to benefit under latest stage of Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program
With applications expected to open in September, program guidelines have been released for the second round of the Federal Government’s $600 million Growing Regions Program. For...
Aug 25, 2024
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Singapore Night Festival 2024 delivers array of immersive experiences
Projection mappings, Night Lights installations and performances are among the offerings of the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2024 which commenced last night. Organised by the...
Aug 24, 2024
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Western Australian regional galleries receive funding to improve cultural experiences
The Western Australian Government has announced funding of $270,000 to be shared among 10 regional public galleries for upgrades and support. The program is delivered as part of...
Aug 23, 2024
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Report highlights changing tourism priorities of affluent Chinese women
A new report from Finn Partners in collaboration with ILTM Asia Pacific has highlighted the changing tourism priorities, spending habits and motivations of affluent Chinese...
Aug 23, 2024
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Geelong's National Wool Museum secures award for Best Regional Museum
Geelong's National Wool Museum has secured the award for Australia's best regional museum, winning a 2024 Wotif Uniquely Aussie Award. Operated by the City of Greater Geelong...
Aug 22, 2024
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Now or Never festival underway in Melbourne
Melbourne’s newest major festival, ‘Now or Never’, commences today following a phenomenal debut last year. Over ten days, more than 250 local and international creatives,...
Aug 22, 2024
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Geelong Arts Centre among winners of PAC Australia IMPACT Awards
The PAC Australia’s IMPACT Awards celebrate performing arts leadership and excellence, with a focus on lasting community impact and were announced on 21st August 2023 at the...
Aug 22, 2024
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Surf challenges among Grand Prix Season Singapore 2024 race-themed programming
A series of race-themed lifestyle experiences will be activated across Singapore to complement the Formula 1 Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) when it returns from 13th to 22nd...
Aug 21, 2024
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AFL’s Hawthorn FC reveals new Reconciliation Action Plan
Looking to provide “leadership” in the sport, AFL club Hawthorn has released an updated Reconciliation Action Plan. Accused of unlawful discrimination in an ABC report in 2022...
Aug 20, 2024
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Ian Jones appointed General Manager of All Blacks Experience
New Zealand rugby legend, Ian Jones, has been appointed General Manager of popular Auckland tourism attraction - the All Blacks Experience. Jones represented the All Blacks in...
Aug 20, 2024
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APRA AMCOS report indicates ‘bleak future’ for Australian and New Zealand music creators
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) could put 23% of revenues by music creators at risk over the next four years costing the industry more than $500 million....
Aug 20, 2024
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Festival encapsulates rich tapestry of cultural experiences in Blacktown
The expanded ‘Flavours of Blacktown’ festival attracted 14,000 people to experience an eclectic mix of food, music and cultures from across the world. Spectators at Nurragingy...
Aug 20, 2024
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NSW to stage 2025 regional music summit
The NSW Government has announced that the state will play host to the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit. Established to ensure the seven million people living in regional...
Aug 20, 2024
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Design consortium reveals proposal for riverside Brisbane 2032 Olympic stadium
Amid uncertainty over the Queensland Government’s plans for a main stadium for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, the Brisbane Design Alliance has unveiled a proposal for a...
Aug 19, 2024
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City of Adelaide announces new Cultural Partnerships
The City of Adelaide has announced their new Cultural Strategic Partnerships, offering free and affordable events across the City and North Adelaide for 20,000 people. Through...
Aug 18, 2024
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Sabah tourism and environmental conservation promoted via Miss World Organization
Sabah, a Malaysian state occupying the northern part of the island of Borneo, is being promoted via the Miss World Organization. The ‘Miss World Beauty With A Purpose Tour’ has...
Aug 18, 2024
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New reforms aim to protect and enhance Canberra’s nightlife
New reforms have been introduced by the ACT Government aimed at ensuring both Canberrans and visitors alike can benefit from a city that is safe, accessible and rich with a...
Aug 17, 2024
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Bega Valley Shire Council adopts Arts and Culture Plan covering next five years
With Bega Valley Shire Council having a rich tradition of supporting the community's cultural and creative endeavours, Council has adopted the Arts and Culture Plan 2024/25 –...
Aug 16, 2024
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Cultural narrative underpins designs for new South Dunedin Library and Community Complex
New images of the exterior design for the South Dunedin Library and Community Complex have just been made public and reference the distinctive identity of the area acknowledging...
Aug 16, 2024
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Bluesfest organisers announce 2025 edition to be the very last
Organisers of Bluesfest, one of Australia's most awarded and longest running music festivals in Australia, have today announced its 2025 event will be the very last – marking...
Aug 13, 2024
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Cultural Attractions of Australia welcomes Australian Institute of Sport and National Portrait Gallery into membership
The Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAOA) association has announced that Canberra’s Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and National Portrait Gallery have each joined as...
Aug 13, 2024
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