News: Culture
Sydney Harbour to receive $45 million for repair and conservation following ‘decade of neglect’
With Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek claiming Sydney Harbour’s culturally and environmentally significant sites have endured “a decade of neglect”, $45 million will...
May 5, 2023
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Community wants to see Parramatta become a cultural and creative entertainment hub
Among the findings of a new report by Western Sydney University’s Centre for Western Sydney is that the community wants Parramatta to realise its potential as a cultural and...
May 4, 2023
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Global Village in Dubai records its highest ever visitor number
Global Village in Dubai has announced that its Season 27 welcomed more than nine million guests over its 188-day run marking its highest ever visitor number. Global Village...
May 3, 2023
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Leaders of global night-time economy cities share insights at NEON Sydney
A full two program with 'night mayors' from London, New York, Paris, Montreal and Vienna during NEON Sydney 2023 has seen the sharing of key insights about night-time economy...
May 2, 2023
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CIRCUSWA among Western Australian Arts Organisations to share in $56 million
Western Australia’s Arts Organisations Investment Program will see 37 not-for-profit organisations across metropolitan Perth, South-West, Mid-West and Kimberley regions share in...
May 2, 2023
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ClubGRANTS applications open for Penrith not-for-profit organisations
ClubGRANTS has opened for Penrith not-for-profit organisations and charities to apply for funding for projects focused on increasing community wellbeing and offering support to...
May 2, 2023
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Macquarie Conservatorium to occupy Dubbo’s old Carpet Court Building with peppercorn lease
With the Macquarie Conservatorium’s current lease arrangement within a Department of Education building not having been renewed, Dubbo Regional Council has negotiated the terms...
Apr 30, 2023
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Gallery and Art Consultancy Curatorial+Co unveils expanded space in Sydney
Gallery and Art Consultancy, Curatorial+Co. has moved into a new and expanded physical space in the heart of Sydney’s arts district at 80 William Street in Woolloomooloo....
Apr 30, 2023
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Grenville Hub marks 40th year of delivering senior wellness and entertainment programs
City of Playford’s Grenville Hub, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, is today celebrating 40 years of delivering popular programs and events promoting health, wellbeing and...
Apr 30, 2023
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$1.92 million visitor centre unveiled at Purnululu National Park
Coinciding with the 20-year anniversary of Purnululu National Park’s World Heritage listing for, a state-of-the-art $1.92 million visitor centre has been unveiled at the Park in...
Apr 28, 2023
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New walking trail officially opens in Western Australia’s Mirima National Park
A new $150,000 walking trail - Yoorrnging Geranyem Banan Trail - has officially opened in the Mirima National Park in the heart of Western Australia's East Kimberley. WA...
Apr 27, 2023
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Hansen Yuncken awarded tender for Newcastle Art Gallery expansion
The $43.8 million contract for the main construction works of the Newcastle Art Gallery expansion has been awarded to Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd. Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd has...
Apr 27, 2023
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$200,000 grants for Western Sydney arts and cultural venues to stay open at night
Grants of up to $200,000 from the NSW Government’s $1.5 million Western Sydney Culture Up Late program are on offer to encourage Western Sydney’s arts and cultural organisations...
Apr 27, 2023
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ICC Sydney spotlights the delivery of Human Rights Conference 2023
ICC Sydney spotlights the delivery of Human Rights Conference 2023 ICC Sydney, managed by ASM Global, has spotlighted its contribution to the collaborative delivery of an...
Apr 26, 2023
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Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Film Arts Association participate in Pop Culture Festival
The first-ever ‘Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival’ commences in April, with over 20 exciting events scheduled throughout the year with participating venues including Hong Kong...
Apr 25, 2023
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New Chief Executive announced for Critical Stages Touring
Sydney-based Critical Stages Touring has a goal to make outstanding live theatre accessible to audiences throughout Australia and has named Robbi James as their new Chief...
Apr 24, 2023
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Victorian Government spotlights the value of its major events
The Victorian Government is spotlighting the value to Victorians of investing in creative festivals and major events and highlights major events are helping to drive the state’s...
Apr 24, 2023
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New name proposed for Bendigo’s Athletics Complex
Aligned with the City of Greater Bendigo’s Reconciliation Plan Barpangu 2021-2025, a new name - La Birpa Athletics Complex - is being proposed for La Trobe University Bendigo...
Apr 24, 2023
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Western Australian Government supports new Aboriginal cultural heritage laws with funding boost
The new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 will come into effect from 1st July 2023 with the Western Australian Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage currently...
Apr 23, 2023
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Adelaide Festival Centre 50th Anniversary concert to showcase all five festivals
Adelaide Festival Centre is commemorating its 50th Anniversary with a Celebration Concert taking place on the Centre’s actual birthday, Friday 2nd June at Festival Theatre. The...
Apr 23, 2023
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Parrtjima light festival wraps up its eighth successful year in Alice Springs
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light attracted 20,200 people before wrapping up its eighth successful year in the Red Centre, illuminating the ancient MacDonnell Ranges at Alice...
Apr 22, 2023
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Options explored to transform Manly Town Hall into performance and exhibition space
Sydney's Northern Beaches Council, after broad community consultation and expert assistance, has endorsed a plan to explore options to turn Manly Town Hall into a multi-use...
Apr 20, 2023
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Northern Territory Aboriginal cultural tourism enhanced by million dollar grant program
Northern Territory Aboriginal owned businesses or organisations with a goal to develop or enhance Aboriginal cultural tourism experiences and products can now apply for funding...
Apr 19, 2023
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ACT Government appoints new Heritage Council
The ACT Minister for Heritage has appointed a new Heritage Council under the Heritage Act 2004 for an interim period to lead the protection and management of natural, historic...
Apr 19, 2023
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