News: Culture
Free entry to mark 60th anniversary of Cairns’ Tobruk Memorial Pool
Patrons will be offered free entry tomorrow to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of Tobruk Memorial Pool. Built between 1960 and 1962, the aquatic and recreation...
Mar 23, 2022
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Indigenous food and culture festival to be staged across Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory’s premier Indigenous food and culture festival - A Taste of Kakadu - will be staged across Kakadu National Park from Friday 20th May to Sunday 29th May 2022....
Mar 23, 2022
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Queensland Government’s Creative Together roadmap advances First Nations cultural engagement
A draft Cultural Engagement Framework released today for sector consultation and considered to be an important deliverable of the Queensland Government’s Creative Together...
Mar 21, 2022
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Creative locals featured in new Great Ocean Road tourism campaign
The stories of creative locals from along the Great Ocean Road will help to showcase the region as part of a new tourism campaign encouraging Victorians to explore their state....
Mar 20, 2022
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Owners of basketball’s Sydney Kings and Flames welcome private equity investment by Wollemi Capital Group
Hoops Capital Pty Ltd, the owner of the Sydney Kings and the Sydney Flames, has announced an agreed investment by venture capital and private equity group Wollemi Capital. The...
Mar 18, 2022
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AusCycling launches Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group
AusCycling’s commitment to providing safe and inclusive cycling environments is to be guided by a newly formed Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group. Selected following a...
Mar 18, 2022
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Innovative arts and entertainment program launched in Chatswood
Willoughby City Council has curated and launched the inaugural Chatswood Culture Bites - an innovative and exhilarating arts and entertainment program featuring music, theatre,...
Mar 17, 2022
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Queensland Cultural Centre to reopen following recent flooding
The Queensland Cultural Centre will welcome back audiences and patrons from tomorrow following the recent flooding. While water from the recent floods inundated homes and...
Mar 16, 2022
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Designs revealed for Melbourne's new NGV Contemporary
The winning design by Angelo Candalepas and Associates for Melbourne art gallery – NGV Contemporary – will include arched entries, 13,000 square metres of display space, an...
Mar 15, 2022
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Film festival and women’s sports club among Victorian Government funding recipients for their celebration of LGBTIQ+ communities
In celebration of diversity, inclusion, and connection across Victoria, the State Government is funding a diverse range of events and activities with grants of up to $10,000....
Mar 13, 2022
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World Heritage Bid partnership aims to elevate goldfields tourism to an international level
A Central Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid was progressed in December 2021 by a partnership of 13 councils, led by the cities of Ballarat and Greater Bendigo, and...
Mar 11, 2022
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Greater Hamilton Volcanic Trail Masterplan adopted to promote and preserve environment and heritage
Southern Grampians Shire Council has adopted the Greater Hamilton Volcanic Trail Masterplan providing strategic direction on Council’s vision for the development of the local...
Mar 11, 2022
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WITH Architecture Studio and OMA to redevelop Perth Concert Hall
WITH Architecture Studio and OMA have been appointed as lead architects for the redevelopment of Western Australia's Perth Concert Hall with the $52.4 million Perth City Deal...
Mar 11, 2022
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The 23rd Biennale of Sydney opens to the public this weekend with over 330 artworks
The 23rd Biennale of Sydney opens to the public this weekend offering over 330 artworks by over 80 participants and 400 events presented across the city from 12th March to 13th...
Mar 10, 2022
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Australian National Maritime Museum to host leading arts and culture festival
The Australian National Maritime Museum is hosting the New Beginnings Festival - an arts and culture festival with a theme of ‘Where You Belong’ - held on 19th March and...
Mar 10, 2022
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National Museum partnership to deliver world premiere multi-sensory Indigenous art experience
The National Museum of Australia has partnered with Grande Experiences, creators and producers of Van Gogh Alive to bring the world premiere multi-sensory Indigenous art...
Mar 9, 2022
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Feedback considered before decision made on Christchurch’s proposed Performing Arts Precinct carpark
Christchurch City Councillors are considering more than 250 submissions from the public before they decide whether to go ahead with an agreement that will see a new carpark...
Mar 9, 2022
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Victorian Government aims for an increase in permanent public artworks created by women artists
Through its $1 million landmark Victorian Women’s Public Art Program, the Victorian Government aims to ensure an increase in the number of permanent public artworks celebrating...
Mar 8, 2022
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Sydney Opera House sails to be illuminated with The Great Animal Orchestra ahead of Biennale
In the lead up to the 23rd Biennale of Sydney, the Biennale of Sydney, and Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain have announced that a site-specific version of The Great...
Mar 8, 2022
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National Gallery launches their first Gender Equity Action Plan 2021-26
Today, on International Women’s Day, Canberra's National Gallery of Australia has launched its first Gender Equity Action Plan 2021-26. The National Gallery is Australia’s...
Mar 8, 2022
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Traditional Owners launch Cairns eco tours for independent travellers
Mandingalbay Ancient Indigenous Tours - owned and operated 100% by Traditional Owners - has launched its first scheduled tours for independent travellers after operating...
Mar 6, 2022
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Perth Festival organisers reflect on impressive three-week performance program
Perth Festival organisers are reflecting on their impressive three-week performance program involving some 650 artists across 100 Festival events. Steeped in Indigenous culture...
Mar 6, 2022
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade unites LGBTQIA+ communities
The Sydney Cricket Ground last night hosted a crowd of 40,000 spectators for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade which united LGBTQIA+ communities from across...
Mar 5, 2022
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Shoalhaven to host 50th NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout carnival
This year Shoalhaven will be hosting the 50th Annual Aboriginal Rugby League (ARL) Knockout. After two postponements, due to COVID-19, the event will now run from 30th September...
Mar 3, 2022
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