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Milestone 50% design completion reached for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia
The Northern Territory Government has advised of a milestone being reached with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ATSIAGA) in Mparntwe (Alice...
Jul 24, 2025
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Events and entertainment industry legend Harvey Lister inducted into Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame
In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Events and Entertainment industry for over more than 50 years, Harvey Lister AM has been inducted into the Queensland...
Jul 24, 2025
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Applications open for Victoria’s Creative Enterprises Program
Applications are now open for Victoria’s Creative Enterprises Program, which provides four-year investment in the leadership, organisational infrastructure and capacity of...
Jul 23, 2025
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New agreement unites three Cairns galleries under one operator
Cairns Regional Council has approved a new agreement that brings the city’s three major public galleries – Cairns Art Gallery, Court House Gallery, and Mulgrave Gallery – under...
Jul 23, 2025
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Sydney Contemporary announces 2025 program featuring 114 exhibitors and more than 500 artists
Sydney Contemporary, in partnership with MA Financial Group, has announced the lineup for its curated programs, Installation, Performance, Kid Contemporary and Talks, alongside...
Jul 22, 2025
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Screen Australia delivers significant funding for Australian gamemakers and Freeplay 2025 Events Series
Screen Australia is supporting an array of games and gaming events through the agency’s industry-leading funding programs – providing $1.4 million for gamemakers to upskill and...
Jul 21, 2025
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Co-artistic directors selected for South Korea's Busan Biennale 2026
Amal Khalaf (UK/ Bahrain) and Evelyn Simons (Belgium) - both active on the international art scene - have been appointed as co-artistic directors of Busan Biennale 2026. Busan...
Jul 21, 2025
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Six new Entertainment Precincts to open in Sydney’s Inner West
Sydney’s Inner West Council has advised that six new Entertainment Precincts will be opening for the first time across the Inner West this weekend. From tonight these new...
Jul 17, 2025
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Female philanthropists provide transformative performing arts donations for national collection and new museum
Arts Centre Melbourne has today announced that significant donations by three leading Melbourne female philanthropists have been given to the construction of the new Australian...
Jul 17, 2025
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Corowa Art Space to host return of Bald Archy Prize
The Corowa Art Space is hosting the Bald Archy Prize - Australia's popular satirical exhibition - with the exhibition on display daily from 16th August to 14th September, 2025....
Jul 17, 2025
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Platypus Shoes and Connect by Live Nation launch all-access ‘Kicks Club’ loyalty program for Gen Z customers
Platypus Shoes has partnered with Connect by Live Nation in launching ‘Kicks Club’, a new loyalty program targeting its Gen Z customer base through community, culture and music...
Jul 16, 2025
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Hobart's Beaker Street Festival extends season with new events and venues
Following an impressive positive response, Hobart’s Beaker Street Festival organisers have announced they are extending a major element of their Festival program, Hobartica, for...
Jul 16, 2025
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Funding supports Queenstown Lakes District events having a focus on environmental sustainability
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) approved $287,000 for events funding at its meeting held end June and adopted a district Events Policy at the same time. The funding was...
Jul 15, 2025
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Contemporary cultural festival ‘The Unconformity’ to transform Tasmania’s West Coast
Highly anticipated biennial contemporary cultural festival - The Unconformity - returns to Tasmania’s dramatic and distinctive West Coast town of Queenstown from 16th to 19th...
Jul 15, 2025
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Screen Queensland appoints new Chair and announces new Board Members
Screen Queensland has appointed its Director Patricia Alner as Chair of the Screen Queensland Board, following the retirement of Roslyn Atkinson. Along with Alner’s appointment,...
Jul 15, 2025
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Professor Wesley Enoch appointed as Chair of Australia Council Board of Creative Australia
Professor Wesley Enoch has been appointed by the Australian Government as Chair of the Australia Council Board of Creative Australia for a four-year term. The Australia Council...
Jul 14, 2025
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Bendigo Art Gallery’s Frida Exhibition attracted over 100,000 domestic and international visitors
Bendigo Art Gallery’s exclusive ‘Frida Kahlo: In her own image’ attracted 105,135 domestic and international visitors. The exhibition was secured by the Victorian Government and...
Jul 14, 2025
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Fraser Island’s traditional name K'gari officially associated with its global recognition as World Heritage site
Queensland’s Fraser Island - the world's largest sand island – has had its traditional name, K'gari, officially associated with its global recognition as a World Heritage site,...
Jul 14, 2025
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32nd edition of ART TAIPEI and Taipei Art Week unveil theme, exhibitors and programs
ART TAIPEI 2025, organised by the Taiwan Art Gallery Association (TAGA), and Taipei Art Week 2025 have unveiled the theme, exhibitors and programs for the 32nd edition of the...
Jul 14, 2025
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The Murujuga Cultural Landscape granted World Heritage status by UNESCO
The Murujuga Cultural Landscape, an area of ancient Aboriginal rock art located in the north-west of Western Australia has been recognised for its Outstanding Universal Value on...
Jul 13, 2025
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WWF Australia announces Sam Mostyn as its new patron
WWF Australia has announced Governor General of Australia, Sam Mostyn as its new patron. With her record of support for climate science, environment and caring for communities,...
Jul 11, 2025
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Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum on track for December opening
The Abu Dhabi Media Office has advised that the Zayed National Museum will open in December. A key attraction in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District - which houses one of the...
Jul 11, 2025
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National Indigenous Tennis Carnival helps teams develop skills as coaches and players
One of Australia’s most vibrant and culturally significant sporting events, the 2025 National Indigenous Tennis Carnival (NITC), is set to take place from 6th–9th August at the...
Jul 10, 2025
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Surf Life Saving Australia supports inclusive initiative NAIDOC Week
This week Surf Life Saving Australia is celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC Week and has joined those around Australia uniting to honour Indigenous voices, culture, and the...
Jul 10, 2025
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