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First Nations Olympians and Paralympians unveil athlete-drafted plan for Brisbane 2032 and beyond
First Nations Olympians and Paralympians have today unveiled the Connection to Country Action Plan, marking Australian High Performance Sport’s recommitment to ensure that...
Apr 30, 2024
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Aboriginal tourism experiences in Northern Territory national parks given funding boost
The Northern Territory Government has launched a new grant program today allocating $1.4 million towards developing Aboriginal tourism experiences and product within the...
Apr 28, 2024
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Construction tender awarded for Northern Territory Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre
A joint venture between Northern Territory companies ANT Galactic and M&J Builders has secured a $7.1 million construction tender to upgrade Tennant Creek’s Nyinkka Nyunyu Art...
Apr 26, 2024
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Towers at Luna Park Melbourne undergo restoration
The iconic towers at the entrance to Luna Park Melbourne are undergoing major restoration work that will see their thematic trimmings and architecture being refreshed. On social...
Apr 25, 2024
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New multipurpose convention centre opens in Vietnam
A striking multipurpose convention centre with a design inspired by the country’s ubiquitous coracle boat, has opened in Vietnam. The convention centre - Axi Plaza - overlooks...
Apr 25, 2024
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Fundraising campaign launched to help restore Horsham’s Wesley Performing Arts and Cultural Centre
Custodians of Horsham's historic Wesley Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, the Wesley Committee, are launching a fundraising campaign to raise $550,000 to re-open the venue...
Apr 25, 2024
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Former Tokyo fish market to be redeveloped with multipurpose stadium
The site of Tokyo’s former Tsukiji fish market is to be redeveloped as a commercial and residential complex and transport hub with a 50,000-seat multipurpose stadium at its...
Apr 25, 2024
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Soldier installation on permanent display at Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
In time for ANZAC day, a permanent two-metre steel soldier silhouette and plaque has been installed at Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills as an interpretive...
Apr 24, 2024
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OzAsia Festival secures Creative Australia inaugural Asia Pacific Arts Award
Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival, Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia, has secured a Creative Australia Asia Pacific Arts Award at the...
Apr 24, 2024
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Christchurch architecture festival offers array of diverse experiences
The Christchurch annual architecture festival ‘Open Christchurch’ will run from 3rd-5th May with a programme celebrating the diverse range of architectural experiences on offer...
Apr 24, 2024
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Destination NSW seeks industry input into 2030 tourism strategy
Destination NSW is inviting tourism stakeholders from across the state to contribute their insights and expertise to a review of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2030. The...
Apr 24, 2024
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Screen Queensland Studios opens new hub in Cairns
Following $12.6 million fit-out, Screen Queensland Studios has officially opened its new hub in Cairns marking a significant milestone in the emergence of Australia’s North and...
Apr 23, 2024
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Red Centre's Wide Open Space festival to showcase diversity of Australia's music scene
Popular festival Wide Open Space (WOS) is returning to the Red Centre in May and will feature an array of Territory and national artists as well as a diverse range of...
Apr 23, 2024
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Creative Australia announces recipients of its inaugural 2024 Asia Pacific Arts Awards
Creative Australia held its inaugural Asia Pacific Arts Awards last night, with awards announced during the ceremony held at Paramatta’s Riverside Theatres. The Asia Pacific...
Apr 23, 2024
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Hills Shire embarks on community engagement campaign to help shape Arts and Culture Strategy
The Hills Shire Council is embarking on one of its biggest community engagement campaigns to date to ensure many voices are heard on shaping the Shire’s 2024 Arts and Culture...
Apr 22, 2024
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Parrtjima light festival attracts near record crowds to Alice Springs
The Parrtjima light festival in Alice Springs has wrapped up for 2024 with the Territory tourism drawcard having attracted over 8000 attendances - marking its second-biggest...
Apr 22, 2024
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Australian Sports Museum welcomes record 175,000 visitors in last financial year
The Australian Sports Museum has advised that it welcomed more than 175,000 visitors over the last financial year. In a statement it advised that the achievement was “a credit...
Apr 19, 2024
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Netball Australia reveals First Nations team and new board members
Netball Australia has announced the line-up for its inaugural First Nations team set to debut at the Pacific Aus Sports Netball Series in Brisbane in June. The side features 12...
Apr 19, 2024
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Western Australian regional arts enriched by funding boost
Western Australian regional arts enriched by funding boost The Western Australian Government has announced the recipients of funding in the latest round of the Regional Arts...
Apr 17, 2024
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Aboriginal language names introduced for Art Gallery of NSW buildings
The new Art Gallery of NSW building that features as the centrepiece of the Sydney Modern Project has been given the Aboriginal name Naala Badu, meaning ‘seeing waters’ in the...
Apr 15, 2024
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Victoria’s Castlemaine Festival calls in administrators
The Castlemaine State Festival has entered voluntary administration as a result of lower than anticipated attendance last year. In a statement, the organisers of the biennial...
Apr 14, 2024
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Parrtjima festival illuminates Alice Springs in a celebration of First Nations culture
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light commenced last night in Alice Springs and runs until 21st April, promising 10 nights of new illuminations, captivating artworks, engaging talks,...
Apr 12, 2024
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NSW Government to create new Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
In a move to bring together key leisure sectors including sport while refocusing the arts, hospitality, tourism and the night-time economy portfolios, the NSW Government has...
Apr 11, 2024
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World Leisure Day to explore digital horizons
Aiming to reinforce leisure as a social right and its importance in daily life, as well as to expand and promote leisure globally while recognising that barriers still exist for...
Apr 11, 2024
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