News: Culture
City of Sydney prepares for Lunar Festival celebrations
The City of Sydney is preparing for its Lunar Festival to mark the Year of the Tiger and welcome people back into the city centre and the heart of Chinatown. Central Sydney will...
Jan 27, 2022
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Northern Territory Government releases tender for construction of the State Square Art Gallery
The Northern Territory has released a significant Future Tender Opportunity (FTO) to deliver both the construction of the State Square Art Gallery, and also the remaining...
Jan 24, 2022
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South Australia’s Aldinga Washpool becomes part of new conservation park
The Aldinga Washpool, one of Adelaide’s last remaining coastal freshwater and estuarine lagoon systems, has been combined with the adjacent Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park to...
Jan 23, 2022
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Wellington installs sculptural sign for ‘Instagram-able’ times
A giant sculptural sign on New Zealand’s Welllington waterfront designed by local art and directing collective, The Glue Society, presents new and unique photo opportunities for...
Jan 23, 2022
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Perth Festival releases 2022 program with organisers implementing all COVIDSafe requirements
Celebrating the theme of Wardan (Ocean) this summer, Perth Festival has released its program for 2022 with organisers responding to Western Australia’s concerns over Omicron and...
Jan 22, 2022
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Strategy for Mount Gambier Sport, Recreation and Open Space opened for community consultation
The City of Mount Gambier has opened its draft Sport, Recreation and Open Space Strategy (SROSS) for community consultation. The first of its kind for the city, the strategy...
Jan 20, 2022
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Culture Vault to launch new curated NFT platform
Culture Vault - a new curated platform and creative agency that presents and sells high-quality NFTs and helps artists and cultural brands navigate the blockchain - will launch...
Jan 20, 2022
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Perth creatives want an inner-city space to live and work
The City of Perth has undertaken a landmark study to ‘make space for culture’ in its inner-city area in which more than 1000 artists, singers, actors, dancers, musicians,...
Jan 20, 2022
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Virtual reality dive experience created to mark sinking of Japanese submarine I-124
The Northern Territory Government’s Heritage Branch has undertaken a joint project with the Australian Institute of Marine Science to create a virtual dive experience, now...
Jan 19, 2022
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Funding allows Goulburn Performing Arts Centre to hold performances in flexible spaces
A NSW Government Creative Capital Fund award to Goulburn Performing Arts Centre allows for performances to be held in flexible spaces such as the entry laneway and ‘the Meeting...
Jan 19, 2022
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BridgeClimb asks Australians to share their stories and artefacts of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Ahead of the Sydney Harbour Bridge's 90th birthday on 19th March 2022, BridgeClimb is asking Australians to share their untold stories and artefacts of the Bridge - one of...
Jan 18, 2022
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Northern Territory Government helps Aboriginal tourism businesses implement booking systems
The Northern Territory Government is offering $5000 grants excluding GST to help Aboriginal tourism businesses implement booking systems. The Book Now for Aboriginal Tourism...
Jan 18, 2022
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Carriageworks announces significant building upgrades and releases 2022 program highlights
Carriageworks,has announced a significant upgrade to their heritage building scheduled for the first half of 2022 and has also released highlights of their 2022 program to be...
Jan 18, 2022
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Kensington Gardens Reserve Project delivers cultural, recreational and environmental benefits
South Australia’s Kensington Gardens Reserve Project, located in Kensington Wama / Kensington Gardens Reserve, was officially opened yesterday by Premier Steven Marshall. The...
Jan 17, 2022
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Marriott Bonvoy curates Australian experiences at Melbourne Park during Australian Open
As official hotel partner for the Australian Open, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program is gearing up to host members and guests at the...
Jan 17, 2022
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Northern Territory regional museums receive funding support
Nine successful applicants will share funding of $217,194 from the Northern Territory Government’s Regional Museum Support grants to preserve and protect the collections housed...
Jan 17, 2022
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Bundanon new Art Museum and Bridge for Creative Learnings to open 29th January
Bundanon - a reimagined art destination situated near Nowra in the City of Shoalhaven – will be opening its new Art Museum and Bridge for Creative Learning to the public on...
Jan 16, 2022
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St Kilda Festival program extended to nine days for COVID safety
The St Kilda Festival, presented by City of Port Phillip, will this year shift from the one-day format of recent years to allow social distancing - with the extended nine-day...
Jan 14, 2022
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Adelaide Festival appoints Kath Mainland as new Chief Executive
Arts leader Kath M Mainland has been appointed by the Adelaide Festival Board as Chief Executive from April 2022. Globally recognised, Mainland has worked in and around...
Jan 13, 2022
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Sydney Festival Chair David Kirk apologises for event’s handling of Israeli funding
Sydney Festival Chair David Kirk has apologised for the event's handling of a funding controversy which saw a number of artists and organisations withdraw from the Festival over...
Jan 13, 2022
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Reimagined Rockhampton Museum of Art to open in February
The reimagined Rockhampton Museum of Art will officially open its doors on 25th February 2022, following the gallery’s existing site overlooking the Fitzroy River (‘Tunuba’)...
Jan 12, 2022
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City of Mount Gambier welcomes new Manager for Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre
City of Mount Gambier has welcomed Diana Warnes to the role of Manager Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre. Warnes joins Council from her most recent position as Head of Curatorial...
Jan 9, 2022
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Redevelopment of Rottnest Island Lodge gets approval to commence
A planned $40 million redevelopment of the Rottnest Island Lodge has been given approval to commence. Announced before Christmas, the approval conditional on an Aboriginal...
Jan 9, 2022
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Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and circus among performances to tour Regional Victoria
Grant recipients for the latest rounds of the Touring Victoria and Small Regional Presenters programs have been announced with this year’s program awarding grants of more than...
Jan 7, 2022
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