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Alice Springs stages 2023 Imparja Cup and celebrates 30 year milestone
Indigenous cricketers are heading to Alice Springs to celebrate cricket with the popular Imparja Cup commencing today and running until 24th February. The National Indigenous...
Feb 18, 2023
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Peranakan Museum in Singapore reopens to public after nearly four years of renovation
Singapore’s Peranakan Museum's reopening to the public on 17th February 2023 after nearly four years of renovations offers over 800 objects, ranging from newly acquired or...
Feb 16, 2023
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Riverside Theatres redevelopment tops list of Western Sydney projects to secure funding boost
The City of Parramatta has secured a $170 million funding boost for transformational community projects which include the redevelopment of Riverside Theatres. The funding boost,...
Feb 14, 2023
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ICC Sydney reveals the impact of its approach to reconciliation
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) managed by ASM Global, made 73,600 cultural impressions across 67 events in 2022 – a measurement of the impact of the venue’s...
Feb 14, 2023
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100 days until Vivid Sydney entertains with festival-firsts
Today marks 100 days until the 2023 Vivid Sydney festival entertains domestic and international visitors across four pillars – Vivid Light, Vivid Music, Vivid Ideas and the...
Feb 14, 2023
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Major international art exhibitions coming to Sydney’s MCA and Art Gallery of NSW
The Art Gallery of NSW and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia have secured major international exhibitions for next summer as part of the Sydney International Art Series...
Feb 14, 2023
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The Watarrka Track to be one of Australia’s most scenic multi-day walking experiences
With a Project Facilitation Agreement having been signed for The Watarrka Track, located 330 kilometres south west of Alice Springs, the track is anticipated to become one of...
Feb 13, 2023
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Heritage balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre open to public for first time in 70 years
Historic wrap-around balconies at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre, once a prominent feature of the original façade, have been reinstated and are now open to the public for the...
Feb 12, 2023
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Cultural and Environment initiative Create4Adelaide launched as part of 2023 Adelaide Festival
An unprecedented cultural initiative of the 2023 Adelaide Festival - Create4Adelaide - has been announced which will run for a whole year and bring together climate, young...
Feb 12, 2023
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New offerings at fabALICE festival continue to celebrate diversity
One of the Northern Territory’s most inclusive events, the fabALICE Festival, returns to the Red Centre from 9th-12th March, highlighting cabaret, comedy, drag, open mic,...
Feb 12, 2023
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Perth Festival 2023 commences its star-themed events
The star - themed Perth Festival 2023 commenced last Friday night with a dazzling free opening event in Joondalup and a host of sensational shows under way at venues across the...
Feb 12, 2023
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First Peoples' interpretive garden to surround Central Goldfields Art Gallery
An Interpretive Garden celebrating First Peoples’ culture will soon surround the Central Goldfields Art Gallery following a $225,000 investment from the Victorian Government....
Feb 10, 2023
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First meeting of Commonwealth Games Australia Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Group
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) has advised that, as part of its commitment to the nation's reconciliation journey, its Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Group (RAPAG) met...
Feb 9, 2023
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Northern Territory Aboriginal tourism development grants on offer
The Northern Territory Government has opened its Aboriginal Tourism Development Support grant program to enable Aboriginal Territorians and business owners to engage...
Feb 7, 2023
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A-League to introduce Pride Celebration round to coincide with Mardi Gras and 2023 Sydney World Pride
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) is to launch the first ever A-League Pride Celebration to coincide with Mardi Gras and 2023 Sydney World Pride, with the initiative set...
Feb 7, 2023
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Playing WA shares locally produced performing arts shows with regional audiences
Five performing arts companies are being supported by The Playing WA program to tour their shows to communities in regional WA, sharing in $475,685 as part of the first funding...
Feb 7, 2023
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Bree Pickering appointed as Director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia
Bree Pickering has been named as the new Director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia for a five-year term beginning 11th April. Pickering is successor to former...
Feb 7, 2023
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Leading tourism organisations join together to promote reconciliation
In a landmark move for the Australian tourism industry, 16 leading organisations have come together to form the first-ever Tourism Reconciliation Industry Networking Group...
Feb 6, 2023
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Queensland National Trust appoints new Head of Heritage and Environmental Services
The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) has appointed Noel Langdon as the new head of Heritage and Environmental Services. With an enduring commitment to tourism, the arts,...
Feb 5, 2023
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns to Oxford Street for 45th anniversary
The world-renowned Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns to Oxford Street on Saturday 25th February 2023, in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the first Mardi...
Feb 3, 2023
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Expression of Interest opens for Art Gallery of Ballarat cafe proprietor
To complement the operation of the Art Gallery of Ballarat, the City of Ballarat is seeking a café operator with style, flair and business acumen who can make the most of this...
Feb 2, 2023
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Sydney Symphony Orchestra partners with Royal Caribbean global cruise holiday company
Commencing in 2023, a multi-year partnership between Sydney Symphony Orchestra and global cruise holiday company Royal Caribbean, will see the Royal Caribbean join the Sydney...
Feb 1, 2023
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Regent Taipei to celebrate return of world’s largest lantern and light festival
After 23 long years of travelling around Taiwan, the annual Taiwan Lantern Festival will be returning to Taipei from 5th to 19th February, dazzling audiences with...
Feb 1, 2023
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New Aboriginal park rangers commence work within South Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife Service
Five new rangers - the first of 15 Aboriginal rangers promised employment as part of a South Australian government $5 million initiative - commenced their new roles within South...
Jan 31, 2023
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