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West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum Theatre to host debut international ballet gala
West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum Theatre will host the debut of the spectacular Sydney International Ballet Gala - World Stars of Ballet on 16th and 17th July with the architecturally...
May 15, 2022
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$25 million allocated to boost Melbourne’s event and festival program
The draft Budget 2022–23 to be released on Tuesday 17th May will see $25 million allocated towards boosting an event and festival program in Melbourne to entice people in,...
May 15, 2022
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Great Cobar Museum among the 16 winners announced for 2022 National Trust Heritage Awards
The 28th annual National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards ceremony, held yesterday at Sydney’s Doltone House spotlighted 16 winners across eight categories, with the Judges' Choice...
May 15, 2022
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Early works commence on Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation
The Victorian Government has awarded the early works contract for the Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation to Lendlease who have commenced laying essential groundwork ahead of...
May 14, 2022
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City of Newcastle festival has a focus on disability inclusion
The City of Newcastle’s ‘Count Us In’ festival, running until 28th May, offers more than 30 free events and activities aimed at raising the profile of inclusion in the...
May 14, 2022
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Artworks light up Adelaide Festival Theatre shells for community enjoyment
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Festival Theatre shells are currently being animated with new large scale projections by local South Australian artists, in a collaboration with the...
May 12, 2022
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Ground-breaking initiative promotes diversity and equality in the Australian music industry
Settlement Services International (SSI) is partnering with Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) for the third consecutive year to spotlight culturally diverse female artists...
May 12, 2022
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Darwin Festival attracts return of international acts for 2022
Included in its 18 day program for 2022, the Darwin Festival, will feature a number of international acts alongside local and national artists across comedy, dance, cabaret,...
May 11, 2022
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Abu Dhabi department of culture and tourism partners with Trip.com Group
The Arabian Travel Market saw Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) partner with Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider. The...
May 11, 2022
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Australia Ensemble UNSW names winner of Emerging Composer Fellowship
Australia Ensemble UNSW names winner of Emerging Composer Fellowship The Australia Ensemble UNSW has named Angus Davison as the winner of its $10,000 Layton Emerging Composer...
May 10, 2022
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Basketball Australia announces Indigenous lead appointment
Aiming to create better opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be involved with the sport at all levels, Basketball Australia has announced that it...
May 10, 2022
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Broken Hill City Art Gallery to reopen following completion of structural refurbishments
The newly named and refurbished Broken Hill City Art Gallery is set to reopen on 27th May following $1.7 million worth of repairs and upgrades having been carried out over the...
May 10, 2022
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A decade in the making Legoland Korea Resort opens to the public
Merlin Entertainments’ Legoland Korea Resort has been opened with 10,000 people visiting the attraction following its opening ceremony yesterday morning. Located on Jungdo...
May 5, 2022
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Northern Territory Major Events Company receives international attention
The Northern Territory Major Events Company’s securing of seven awards at the global Eventex Awards 2022, delivers international attention to the Northern Territory. Parrtjima -...
May 4, 2022
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Phive nears completion in Parramatta
With its vibrant red and orange roof now installed, Phive (5 Parramatta Square) - the $136 million community, cultural and civic building in the heart of Parramatta’s CBD - is...
May 4, 2022
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Victoria’s budget provides funding boost for creative sector and Commonwealth Games
The creative sector along with planning for the 2026 Commonwealth have benefitted from funding in yesterday’s Victorian Government budget. With $245.8 million in budget funding...
May 4, 2022
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Australian Sports Museum celebrates indigenous history of Melbourne Football Club
The Australian Sports Museum has partnered with the Melbourne Football Club to celebrate the Club’s Indigenous history with the unveiling of a new indigenous exhibit and the...
May 3, 2022
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Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide secure more awards
Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide has secured another national award, adding to its list of accolades, winning the Master Builder Association’s (MBA) National...
May 3, 2022
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Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium to host first rugby league tests in two years
With the NRL’s Warriors set to make their return to Mt Smart Stadium in July, international rugby league will be seen first with a double-header at the Auckland venue on...
May 3, 2022
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Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference to be held in Cairns in 2022
The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators’ Council (WAITOC) in partnership with the Queensland Government is bringing the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference...
May 3, 2022
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Redevelopment of Launceston’s Albert Hall eastern wing considered
The City of Launceston will this week consider a Development Application for the redevelopment of the Albert Hall’s eastern wing. The Albert Hall is considered one of...
May 2, 2022
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Malthouse Theatre upgrades to boost appeal of Melbourne Arts Precinct
Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre will receive an investment of $4.6 million from the Victorian Government to upgrade its facilities and enliven the Southbank arts precinct to...
May 2, 2022
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Art and culture experts to lead National Aboriginal Art Gallery Reference Group
Prominent art and culture experts - Franchesca Cubillo and Dr Gerard Vaughan - will lead the National Aboriginal Art Gallery Reference Group as it enters a new two-year term....
May 1, 2022
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Inner West Council successfully hosts gender diverse swim night at Ashfield Aquatic Centre
Sydney’s Inner West Council has announced that the Ashfield Aquatic Centre’s hosting of a first Trans and Gender Diverse swim night has been a “raging success”, with the event...
May 1, 2022
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