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Art Gallery of Ballarat welcomes rise in visitation
The Art Gallery of Ballarat is experiencing a significant rise in visitor numbers - showing a positive trend in audiences returning post COVID. Newly released figures show that...
Aug 31, 2023
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Otago Harbour shared path opened to the public
A shared walking and bicycle pathway running ‘port to port’ around Dunedin’s Otago Harbour has been opened. Known as Te Aka Ōtākou (The Otago Vine), the full trail runs from...
Aug 29, 2023
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Expressions of Interest now open for Newcastle creatives to present work at The Playhouse
The City of Newcastle has opened EOI for local creative and performing arts community to present new and reimagined works in Civic Theatre's intimate Playhouse Theatre in 2024....
Aug 27, 2023
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Waverley Council hosts Australian Prime Minister at Bondi Pavilion restoration commemoration
Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos this week welcomed Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese to officially commemorate Waverley Council’s heritage restoration of the...
Aug 24, 2023
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10th anniversary of Yellamundie Festival marks decade of pioneering first peoples performing arts
Moogahlin Performing Arts, in association with Carriageworks and Australian Performing Arts Market, is presenting the 10th anniversary of the Yellamundie Festival with the...
Aug 23, 2023
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Sydney Showground to be first Australian venue to host multi-city contemporary Chinese and arts festival
Live Nation and Twenty Eight Group have announced the CCURRENTT World Tour will be held at Sydney Showground on 26th November – making it the first Australian venue to host a...
Aug 22, 2023
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City of Sydney plans to restore and heritage list Chinatown's Ceremonial Gates
At its August meeting, Council voted to amend the City of Sydney's local environmental plan to list the Chinatown ceremonial gates as a heritage item of local significance. The...
Aug 22, 2023
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ICC Sydney recognises First Nations Peoples at peak cultural heritage conservation symposium
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) will welcome the principal advisory body on cultural heritage to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee – the International...
Aug 22, 2023
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Plan launched to activate Darwin City’s laneways and small streets
The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with the City of Darwin and the Australian Government, has launched Laneways and Small Streets: An action plan for Darwin City....
Aug 20, 2023
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Australian and New Zealand architects deliver 'wow' concept designs for Invercargill’s new museum
Australian architects fjcstudio, together with Auckland firms Evatt Martin Architects and design Tribe, were selected in April to design the new Invercargill museum building as...
Aug 19, 2023
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OzAsia Festival announces 2023 Program of theatre, music and cuisine
Contemporary dance, powerful theatre, delicious cuisine, engaging conversations and brilliant musicians are among the offerings of this year’s OzAsia Festival - Australia’s...
Aug 19, 2023
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Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp to feature artwork celebrating Aboriginal Culture
Construction on the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway ramp is scheduled to begin early next year and once completed will feature a prominent design that honours the important...
Aug 17, 2023
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ICC Sydney team participate in 2023 City2Surf and raise funds for KARI Foundation
Marking another step towards reconciliation with Australia’s First Nations Peoples, team members from International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), ran and raised much...
Aug 15, 2023
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Seven Queensland arts organisations receive funding to grow sustainability and deliver arts-led impacts
The Queensland Government is investing $2.7 million in the arts sector to be leveraged by seven arts organisations for boosting revenue streams, driving sustainable business...
Aug 13, 2023
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Latest funding round opens for Western Australian Aboriginal Ranger Program
The latest grant round for the Aboriginal Ranger Program has allocated up to $13 million to support new and emerging ranger programs with the funding part of an $83 million...
Aug 13, 2023
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Investment in arts touring services to benefit Queensland communities and arts sector
The Queensland Government’s investment of $3.8 million over three years in in arts touring services will see communities throughout the state be able to access high quality arts...
Aug 11, 2023
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Architects and designers invited to help reimagine Parramatta's Riverside Theatres
The City of Parramatta has launched its multi-million-dollar redevelopment of Riverside Theatres, and is inviting Australian and international creative architects and designers...
Aug 10, 2023
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Applications open for Waverley Council new Arts Advisory Committee
Waverley Council is seeking up to eight industry professionals and others with relevant expertise and experience in the advancement of arts and culture to join their newly...
Aug 8, 2023
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Western Australian Government overturns recently introduced Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Laws
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws that came into effect in Western Australia just over a month ago, have been overturned by the Western Australian Government – claiming the new...
Aug 7, 2023
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Adelaide Festival secures additional $2.3 million to attract major international acts to South Australia
The Adelaide Festival has secured an additional $2.3 million over the next three years from the South Australian Government to attract national and international audiences. The...
Aug 7, 2023
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New 10 Year Vision being developed for Arts and Culture in Western Australia
With the Western Australian Government recognising the significant, complex, and long-standing impacts COVID-19 pandemic had on the arts and culture sector locally, nationally,...
Aug 3, 2023
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MCA Australia appoints Lamia Dabboussy as Director of Engagement
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) has appointed Lamia Dabboussy as Director of Engagement. Dabboussy will be responsible for the strategic direction and...
Aug 3, 2023
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BESydney among recipients to share in City of Sydney multi-million-dollar support
The City of Sydney is giving more than $5 million in cash and in-kind support to benefit businesses and local economy with Council having approved $300,000 in funding for...
Aug 1, 2023
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Sydney Fringe Festival launches full 2023 program
Sydney Fringe Festival’s full 2023 program includes over 400 events and 12 festival hubs across the city from 1st to 30th September. Highlights include a special performance by...
Aug 1, 2023
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