News: Culture
New board appointments announced for Sydney Harbour Federation Trust
The Federal Government has today announced several new appointments to join the board of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is responsible...
Dec 13, 2023
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Reshaping music industry among actions included in NSW Government’s new creative industries policy
The NSW Government has today released details of Creative Communities - the new arts, culture and creative industries policy. Creative Communities is a 10-year vision having the...
Dec 12, 2023
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Create NSW appoints Julie Baird as Chair of Museums and History Artform Advisory Board
Create NSW has recognised the leading industry knowledge and expertise of City of Newcastle Director Museum Archive Libraries and Learning, Julie Baird, appointing her as Chair...
Dec 12, 2023
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ARIA launches Member Inclusion Programme for underrepresented groups
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) today announced the launch of the ARIA Membership Inclusion Programme, providing up to five free 18-month ARIA memberships to...
Dec 12, 2023
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South Australian councils given $500,000 boost to revive public spaces
The Open Space Grant Program 2023-24 opened this week for South Australian councils to apply for funding of up to $500,000 to revitalise laneways, main streets, civic places,...
Dec 12, 2023
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IOC President offers sporting world support for displaced people at Global Refugee Forum
Addressing heads of state, ambassadors, refugees and the wider humanitarian sector, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has today announced the Joint...
Dec 12, 2023
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First Nations organisation to lead major Western Australia arts event
The Western Australian Government has awarded $930,000 to the Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA) to deliver the Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal...
Dec 10, 2023
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Kate Schaffner named as inaugural Director of Creative Workplaces
Creative Australia has announced the appointment of Kate Schaffner as Director of Creative Workplaces. Creative Workplaces is an initiative of the Australian Government’s...
Dec 8, 2023
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Theatre Network Australia announces new Chief Executives
The Board of Theatre Network Australia has announced its new Executive Leadership team, Co-Chief Executives Erica McCalman and Joshua Lowe. Interim Chair Sue Giles advised “as...
Dec 7, 2023
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Funding available for Queensland events promoting reconciliation
The Queensland Government has announced $200,000 in grant funding for events promoting reconciliation across the state. Applications for the Queensland Government’s Celebrating...
Dec 6, 2023
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Children’s cultural and environmental programs introduced at Ritz-Carlton Asia Pacific
An evolved 'Ritz Kids' program has been introduced by Ritz-Carlton across its Asia Pacific locations – offered in key cities including Tokyo, Singapore and Perth as well as...
Dec 6, 2023
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Darling Harbour’s transformation to include park and recreation facility upgrades
The next phase of Sydney's Darling Harbour development along with a new 2050 vision is being drafted by the NSW Government to transform the site into a contemporary and thriving...
Dec 4, 2023
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Redevelopment concept designs and three-year closure announced for Powerhouse Ultiimo
Alongside the NSW Government releasing the concept designs for the revitalisation of Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo this week, the Government has also announced a three...
Dec 4, 2023
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Traditional Owner organisations across Queensland to share in 46 new ranger positions
46 new Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger positions are being funded by the Queensland Government to be employed across 15 Traditional Owner organisations. The newest rangers will...
Nov 30, 2023
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Singapore Art Week 2024 offers array of exhibitions and programs
Organised by the National Arts Council and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Art Week - Singapore’s pinnacle visual arts season returns from 19th to 28th...
Nov 28, 2023
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Growth of Queensland cultural tourism outcomes supported with new funding
The Queensland Government has announced a new ‘Grow Cultural Tourism Fund’ aimed at supporting the growth of impactful arts and cultural events in communities across the state....
Nov 27, 2023
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New Melbourne library opens and unveils suite of public artworks
New Melbourne library opens and unveils suite of public artworks A suite of public artworks and commissions celebrating the richness of Kulin culture have been unveiled by the...
Nov 26, 2023
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Wangetti Trail to progress following signing of Indigenous Land Use Agreements
Djabugay Nation Elders and Leaders and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk yesterday celebrated the signing of Wangetti Trail’s Indigenous Land Use Agreements. Traditional...
Nov 25, 2023
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Mornington Peninsula sculpture park secures Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin
The Sculpture Park at Pt. Leo Estate situated on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula has secured a work of Japan’s most successful living artist,Yayoi Kusama. The Yayoi Kusama (born...
Nov 24, 2023
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Live Nation's Spilt Milk music festival returns for its highest ever attendance per event
Brands, music and culture unite at Live Nation's Spilt Milk with 2023 expected to see the largest per event attendance for a single-day music festival in Australia. Produced by...
Nov 23, 2023
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Saudi Tourism Authority partners with Huawei to boost Chinese tourism
The Saudi Tourism Authority last month signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei Mobile Services and its advertising branch, Petal Ads to bolster the number of Chinese...
Nov 23, 2023
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Hobart Council partnership with Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery delivers second biennial exhibition
The biennial exhibition - Hobart Current - delivered via an innovative and long-term partnership between the City of Hobart and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is...
Nov 21, 2023
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Cairns set for hosting of 2023 Tourism Week
Cairns will be at the centre of Queensland tourism this week with its hosting of the state tourism industry's annual premier events - the Destination IQ and DestinationQ Forums...
Nov 19, 2023
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Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs immersive exhibition opens in Sydney
Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs - a spectacular new immersive exhibition in Australia for the first time - opened to the public at the Australian Museum on Saturday 18th...
Nov 18, 2023
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