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Women in Sport Aotearoa announces initiatives to increase participation by First Nations women
Two major initiatives to increase participation by First Nations women at the 8th IWG World Conference on Women & Sport in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Online this November have...
Jun 22, 2022
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Bankstown Arts Centre to celebrate Refugee Week with family festival
Bankstown Arts Centre in partnership with Settlement Services International (SSI and Create NSW will celebrate Refugee Week 2022 with ‘Homelands’, a free, family-friendly...
Jun 20, 2022
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Call for Screen Australia to proactively cultivate productions with a more Australian look and feel
‘Nobody talks about Australianness on our Screens’ by veteran industry journalist Sandy George was launched yesterday at the Sydney Film Festival by a discussion with celebrated...
Jun 20, 2022
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New Arts and Culture Trust Board to replace Perth Theatre Trust
The formation of a new Arts and Culture Trust Board for Western Australia marks the start of a new era - moving away from the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT), which was limited to...
Jun 16, 2022
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Walsh Bay Arts Precinct to celebrate Make Music Day with free event program
Sydney’s new cultural precinct, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, will celebrate Make Music Day on Tuesday 21st June with a series of free concerts and music performances. Make Music Day...
Jun 16, 2022
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Inaugural grant program announced for Cape York First Nations to protect significant areas
To support Cape York Traditional Owner groups in protecting areas of cultural and natural significance on their Country, the Queensland Government is providing funding through...
Jun 16, 2022
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Darwin Festival organisers unveil an impressive program for 2022
Spread across multiple venues, the 2022 Darwin Festival will deliver an impressive program of performing and visual artists with this year’s festival program having something...
Jun 16, 2022
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$20 million invested to make Queensland a major music tourism destination
The Queensland Government will invest $20 million over three years in next week’s State Budget to deliver the a ‘road trip meets music festival’ initiative to make Queensland a...
Jun 15, 2022
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Alice Springs arts hub rebounds from COVID restrictions with robust cultural calendar
The Araluen Arts Centre has bounced back from the pandemic with a significant increase in visitor numbers and an impressive calendar of events. Visitors and locals alike are now...
Jun 14, 2022
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Coopers Brewery to create new visitor experience in Adelaide
Adelaide-based Coopers Brewery will invest $50 million in the construction of a new world-class visitor centre, microbrewery and whisky distillery at its Regency Park site. In...
Jun 12, 2022
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Perth Festival 2022 boosts Western Australian community
The 2022 Perth Festival contributed $20 million in economic benefits to Western Australiaand paid $10.9 million directly to local artists, workers, suppliers and contractors...
Jun 12, 2022
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Fund supports New Zealand’s public arts and heritage venues
A fund that has previously contributed to the preservation of Sir Edmund Hillary’s Antarctic hut and improving mobility access at Waikanae’s Mahara Gallery, is now open for new...
Jun 11, 2022
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Queensland national park plan to protect Waanyi culture
Queensland’s Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park management plan takes a cooperative approach to national park management that incorporates the important cultural knowledge of...
Jun 9, 2022
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69th Sydney Film Festival opens to packed auditorium
The 69th Sydney Film Festival (8th to 19th June) opened tonight to a packed auditorium at the State Theatre with the World Premiere of the First Nations anthology feature film...
Jun 8, 2022
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First Nations public art to be featured in new QPAC theatre
Submissions are now being sought to create a significant First Nations permanent public artwork that will weave into the state’s new theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts...
Jun 5, 2022
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Screen Queensland names appointment to new permanent production role
Screen Queensland has appointed Gina Black to the newly created permanent role of Head of Physical Production. The role reports to the Chief Creative Officer, Dr Belinda Burns,...
Jun 5, 2022
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City Art Walk showcases heart of the Blacktown creative scene
The City Art Walk -presented now through to 31st July by Blacktown Arts and Blacktown City Council - showcases the heart of the Blacktown creative scene with digital art on...
Jun 2, 2022
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Opera Australia records $22.6 million operating loss for 2021
Opera Australia has released its 2021 Annual Report, showing that it posted operating loss of $22.6 million. The significant loss comes despite the company’s sale of its props...
Jun 2, 2022
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Queensland’s Indigenous tourism sector to receive $4 million boost
Queensland’s Indigenous tourism sector will receive a $4 million boost in the next State Budget to grow the number of First Nations tourism experiences in Queensland ahead of...
Jun 2, 2022
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Sydney Fringe Festival to deliver its largest and longest event to date
After two years of cancellations, Sydney Fringe Festival is set to once again highlight the city’s vibrant culture with a diverse program spanning theatre, music, comedy, visual...
Jun 2, 2022
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Medal design revealed for this year’s Gold Coast Marathon
Coinciding with Reconciliation Week, the medal design for this year’s Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon were revealed at Sea World Resort this morning by First...
Jun 2, 2022
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15 new Aboriginal rangers to protect South Australia’s parks and wildlife
The South Australian Government will employ 15 new Aboriginal rangers to work in national parks across the state as part of a $5 million State Budget initiative aimed at...
Jun 1, 2022
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Theatres and parks to become more accessible in Parramatta
The City of Parramatta is finalising its new plan to make Parramatta more welcoming, inclusive and accessible for everyone – including people with a disability, families and...
May 31, 2022
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Marquee art events return the spotlight on Hong Kong
While the art industry in Hong Kong may have been impacted by the uncertainty wrought by COVID, the Hong Kong art community is poised to be the centre of attention once again as...
May 30, 2022
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