News: Culture
Powerhouse Ultimo reveals details of major Carla Zampatti survey exhibition
Powerhouse Ultimo has revealed details of its major survey exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of the Australian fashion designer, Carla Zampatti, opening 24th November...
Oct 2, 2022
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Laneway Festival shifts to all-weather Sydney Showground site in 2023
With inclement weather often of concern to festival organisers, Laneway Festival organisers have opted to shift the music festval location in 2023 to the all-weather Sydney...
Oct 2, 2022
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Sydney Festival announces halt to sponsorships by foreign government sponsorships
Following a boycott by artists and audiences at this year’s event, the Sydney Festival has advised that it will no longer accept sponsorships or similar funding from foreign...
Sep 30, 2022
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Sport Integrity Australia establishes new Safety in Sport division
Sport Integrity Australia’s commitment to protecting sporting participants has been strengthened by the establishment of a Safety in Sport Division. This announcement enables...
Sep 30, 2022
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Northern Territory Supreme Court rules on Director of Parks Australia damage to sacred site
The Northern Territory Supreme Court has today found the Director of Parks Australia not criminally liable for damaging a Kakadu sacred site because the Commonwealth Government...
Sep 30, 2022
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Representatives from 90 countries join to revive Modern Pythian Games
Representatives from 90 countries have come together to form the International Pythian Council and join the revival of the Modern Pythian Games offering a single global platform...
Sep 29, 2022
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Players Association reveals AFL players unhappy over racism response
A report from the AFL Players' Association (AFLPA) shows fewer than one in five players who have experienced racism believe their incident was dealt with appropriately. The...
Sep 29, 2022
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Sydney Film Festival appoints Frances Wallace as its new Chief Executive
Sydney Film Festival has appointed global arts leader, Frances Wallace as its new Chief Executive following an extremely competitive recruitment process. Wallace has worked in...
Sep 29, 2022
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Dedicated First Nations gallery to be opened in Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo has announced plans to open a dedicated and permanent First Nations Gallery - Djaa Djuwima - on 24th November 2022. Djaa Djuwima, which means to...
Sep 29, 2022
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New immersive installation transforms Melbourne's Flinders Street Station
Once a hive of activity post-war, housing sporting clubs, language classes, a rooftop running track and the fabled ballroom, Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station’s hidden third...
Sep 28, 2022
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Sydney Opera House announces year-long season of events to celebrate its 50th anniversary
The Sydney Opera House is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a year-long season of special events for the entire community and has today announced the first line-up in its...
Sep 27, 2022
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Central Coast Council invites community input on plan for Gosford to become major waterfront city
Central Coast Council is inviting community consultation on a new concept plan to reimagine Gosford’s waterfront as not only a major opportunity for the city’s renewal but also...
Sep 27, 2022
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Saudi Arabia launches integrated digital platform to facilitate international pilgrim journeys
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the launch of an integrated digital platform that offers all pilgrims and visitors an easy-to-use planning gateway for...
Sep 27, 2022
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Art Week Tokyo 2022 introduces new features including the AWT PASS app
Art Week Tokyo - Tokyo’s premier citywide initiative for contemporary art - held at venues across the city from 3rd to 6th November, will complement the stellar lineup of...
Sep 26, 2022
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Outback Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary
Queensland’s Outback Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend in Winton and is anticipated to contributes more than $1 million to the visitor economy. Outback...
Sep 25, 2022
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Interactive fan event to coincide with first NBA games in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism and the US National Basketball Association are launching an immersive, interactive fan event - ‘NBA District’ – to be held in...
Sep 22, 2022
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Creative New Zealand opens registrations for 2022 Pacific Arts Summit
Creative New Zealand are inviting creatives of Pasifika heritage to register their in-person attendance at the 2022 Pacific Arts Summit in Wellington. Held on 11th to 13th...
Sep 22, 2022
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Western Australia’s inaugural Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council members appointed
Western Australia’s peak strategic body on Aboriginal cultural heritage matters - Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council – has seen its inaugural seven members appointed. The...
Sep 22, 2022
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Australian night-time economy report spotlights Hobart’s strong performance
While the arts, entertainment and hospitality sectors were heavily impacted during the past two years, the report ‘Measuring the Australian Night Time Economy 2020-21’ shows the...
Sep 22, 2022
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Australia Council to invest $2.3 million in Circus and Physical Theatre in Victoria
The Australia Council will this year support circus and physical theatre in Victoria through a targeted investment of $2.3 million. The Victorian Circus and Physical Theatre...
Sep 22, 2022
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AFL’s Hawthorn hit by ‘disturbing historical allegations’ of racism and bullying
The AFL’s integrity unit is to investigate claims that First Nations players at Hawthorn Football Club were bullied by senior coaching staff. Hawthorn Football Club players were...
Sep 20, 2022
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Land deal agreement progresses the development of $40 million Larrakia Cultural Centre
A land deal agreement between the Larrakia Development Corporation and the Northern Territory Government marks a significant point of progress for the development of the $40...
Sep 20, 2022
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Toowoomba Regional Council commits to free entry for Cobb+Co Museum
Toowoomba Regional Council has ratified its financial commitment to keeping the entry to Cobb+Co Museum free for residents of Toowoomba Region Toowoomba Regional Council...
Sep 20, 2022
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Design award secured for Sydney Symphony Orchestra Digital Experience
Human experience company, Wongdoody (APAC) has been named the winner of Best Design APAC category in Fast Company’s 2022 Innovation by Design Awards in NYC for Sydney Symphony...
Sep 20, 2022
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