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Geelong Major Events Five-year plan supported by Council
City of Greater Geelong has supported a strategy to increase the value of major events in Greater Geelong to $131 million per year by 2029. Greater Geelong played host to 18...
Jul 24, 2024
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Netball Australia introduces pilot First Nations Tournament
Netball Australia is launching their inaugural First Nations Tournament at the Melbourne Sports Centres – Parkville Stadium from 13th to 15th September. Parkville Stadium, also...
Jul 23, 2024
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NAVA welcomes review of Amusement Award in addressing visual arts recognition and remuneration
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) has welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) proposal to vary the Amusement, Events, and Recreation Award to address issues...
Jul 21, 2024
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International Frida Kahlo exhibition secured for Bendigo Art Gallery
The international exhibition ‘Frida Kahlo: In her own image’ has been secured with the help of the Victorian Government for the Bendigo Art Gallery and is expected to attract...
Jul 20, 2024
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Ellie Buttrose named as curator of 2026 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art
Following Australia’s outstanding success at this year’s Venice Biennale, Ellie Buttrose has been named as curator of the 2026 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art. For the first...
Jul 18, 2024
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Bathurst Regional Council encourages residents to be museum ambassadors
Bathurst Regional Council is giving its residents the opportunity to discover Bathurst museums with one free museum voucher to be included with the July rate instalment. Mayor...
Jul 18, 2024
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Creative Australia announces new Creative Futures Fund Director
Creative Australia appointed Wendy Martin as the Director, Creative Futures Fund. The Creative Futures Fund is an initiative of the Australian Government’s National Cultural...
Jul 17, 2024
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Additional pubs to be heritage listed in Sydney's inner west
Sydney’s Inner West Council has resolved to add 22 local pubs to the heritage register aiming to protect these long-standing institutions and keep the community’s famous pub...
Jul 17, 2024
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Mouna Zaylah appointed as new Director of Campbelltown Arts Centre
Campbelltown City Council has appointed Mouna Zaylah as the new Director of Campbelltown Arts Centre to oversee its curatorial, engagement and operational teams. Zaylah will...
Jul 17, 2024
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Dsport secures Wellington Airport Regional Community Supreme Award
Dsport has secured the Wellington Regional Community Supreme Award for the World Wheelchair Rugby Paralympic Qualification Tournament organised earlier this year. This was the...
Jul 16, 2024
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Singapore Art Museum's new learning gallery encourages exploration and imagination
Singapore Art Museum (SAM)’s new Learning Gallery at Tanjong Pagar Distripark will open to the public from 20th July. SAM’s Learning Gallery will transform Gallery 2 on Level 1...
Jul 16, 2024
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Northern Culture and Festivals Infrastructure Plan being developed for Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government, through the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, is developing the Northern Culture and Festivals Infrastructure Plan, with Visit Northern Tasmania...
Jul 11, 2024
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WynActive marks NAIDOC week with celebration of indigenous culture through art
This NAIDOC week, WynActive is spotlighting their commissioned artwork ‘Past & Present Dreaming’ which embodies the essence of Indigenous art and brings together the three...
Jul 11, 2024
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Two new national parks established and protected areas expanded in Queensland
The Queensland Government has formally established two new national parks - The Lakes National Park near Hughenden and Malbon Thompson Range National Park near Cairns. The areas...
Jul 11, 2024
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New seats, lighting and staging among major upgrades planned for Adelaide Festival Centre theatres
The South Australian Government is investing $35 million on a major upgrade of Adelaide Festival Centre with additional support from the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust including...
Jul 10, 2024
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Bob Carr among new appointments to the Australian Heritage Council
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of five members to the Australian Heritage Council. The appointments include: a new chair, Bob Carr, former NSW Premier...
Jul 10, 2024
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Art Gallery of NSW and Singapore Airlines partner to deliver global exchange of cultural experiences
The Art Gallery of New South Wales has partnered with Singapore Airlines to support its broad and pertinent program of international art exhibitions and deliver a global...
Jul 10, 2024
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ICC Sydney marks NAIDOC week with participation in KARI inaugural Corporate Cultural Games Day
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has celebrated NAIDOC Week (7th to 14th July) by participating in and being named the winner of KARI...
Jul 10, 2024
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Darwin Fringe Festival showcases creativity of local artists
The Darwin Fringe Festival, held from 12th to 21st July will showcase the creativity of some of the Territory’s best, and emerging artists, with performances ranging from art,...
Jul 9, 2024
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Cairns Convention Centre launches artwork marking pivotal step in Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
Marking a pivotal step in the Cairns Convention Centre’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, the Centre has launched a new ASM Global commissioned artwork by renowned local...
Jul 9, 2024
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Director National Parks pleads guilty and makes formal apology for damage to Kakadu sacred site
Director of National Parks, Parks Australia Division, Ricky Archer has pleaded guilty in Darwin Local Court and delivered a formal apology at Gunlom Falls to Kakadu traditional...
Jul 9, 2024
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Peddle Thorp awarded tender for design of Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing
After a thorough evaluation process, Albury City has awarded Peddle Thorp Melbourne the $2.7 million tender for detailed design work of the Albury Entertainment Centre...
Jul 8, 2024
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ACT Government seeks construction industry partner for Canberra theatre project
The ACT Government is seeking a construction industry partner for the expansion and renewal of the Canberra Theatre Centre. Suitably experienced and qualified contractors are...
Jul 8, 2024
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Local and new events across Northern Territory boosted with funding
Northern Territory event organisers are being offered a new round of the Northern Territory Government’s Event Funding Program (EFP), which supports a wide range of events and...
Jul 7, 2024
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