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West HQ's Coliseum theatre to host inaugural performance convention
The Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ will be hosting the inaugural Light the Way Dance Convention delivering a spectacular three days and nights of learning, performance, and...
Jul 1, 2021
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RMIT study shows digital payment is key to the survival of Melbourne's busking scene
Using data from the online platform ‘The Busking Project’, new RMIT research reveals electronic and digital payments are the key for buskers and street performers to survive in...
Jul 1, 2021
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Kakadu reopens two of its renowned tourism destinations
Two of Kakadu’s world-renowned tourism destinations – Ubirr and Jim Jim Falls – have reopened just as the Kakadu National Park’s peak season begins. Ubirr boasts some of the...
Jun 30, 2021
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Seat design revealed for new Sydney Football Stadium
The seating design for the new Sydney Football Stadium has been revealed with each end of the new venue to be separated and distinguished by two different designs symbolizing...
Jun 30, 2021
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Queensland Government funds First Nations arts and cultural projects
The Queensland Government is delivering more than $207,000 to help fund arts and cultural projects in nine First Nations communities. In announcing the latest round of funding...
Jun 30, 2021
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Cairns Performing Arts Centre wins State award for Public Architecture
Cairns Performing Arts Centre wins State award for Public Architecture Designed in collaboration by CA Architects and Cox Architecture, the Cairns Performing Arts Centre has...
Jun 28, 2021
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Adelaide Fringe 2021 reports impressive economic impact to the South Australian economy
Adelaide Fringe 2021 has reported the event delivered $56.39 million in gross economic impact to the South Australian economy and generated $31.6 million in new net expenditure...
Jun 28, 2021
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Garden of Unearthly Delights first festival to use thousands of litres of recycled water
With the support of Green Adelaide’s Water Sustainability Grants, an assessment of water use at this year’s Garden of Unearthly Delights has shown that an impressive 455...
Jun 27, 2021
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Bay of Plenty Regional Council grants Rotorua Museum $4.1 million
To assist with the creation of exhibitions for the strengthened and redeveloped venue, Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa is to receive a $4.1million grant from the Bay...
Jun 27, 2021
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First Ballarat West Growth Area active open space Djila-tjarriu officially opens
The first Ballarat West Growth Area active open space Djila-tjarriu (jilla-ja-roo – “place of play”) officially opens today with the central park consisting of four hectares of...
Jun 27, 2021
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Victoria University analysis highlights need for women from culturally diverse backgrounds to become sport leaders
Newly released Victoria University analysis has revealed some of the organisational barriers that prevent or deter women from culturally diverse backgrounds to stay on as...
Jun 27, 2021
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Tina Arena named Artistic Director for the 2022 Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Adelaide Festival Centre has announced Australian singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and performer Tina Arena as the Artistic Director for the 2022 Adelaide Cabaret...
Jun 26, 2021
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Remnant of Darwin’s Seabreeze Hotel given facelift for improved safety
The City of Darwin has given an iconic remnant of the old Seabreeze Hotel at Nightcliff a facelift so that it can be safely used by local dance groups and individuals for open...
Jun 25, 2021
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney calls for public contribution to NAIDOC Week art exhibition
As part of the 2021 NAIDOC Week celebrations, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is partnering with ANTaR, the national organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
Jun 23, 2021
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Largest ever cultural exchange announced between Australia and United Kingdom
The UK/Australia Season - a major new cultural exchange between Australia and the United Kingdom - has been announced today, celebrating the diverse and innovative artist...
Jun 23, 2021
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NSW budget includes $1.3 billion commitment to arts and culture
The 2021/22 NSW budget has included a $1.3 billion commitment to the arts, including a $40 million blockbuster exhibitions, confirmed funding for a new cultural precinct and...
Jun 23, 2021
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Report shows COVID-defying economic success of 2021 Adelaide Festival
A 2021 Economic Assessment report by Barry Burgan on behalf of Economic Research Consultants, commissioned by the Adelaide Festival has revealed that the 2021 Adelaide Festival...
Jun 23, 2021
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Shoalhaven holds events and awards to mark NAIDOC Week 2021
Shoalhaven City Council will mark NAIDOC Week, 4th – 11th July, by hosting a number of community events including a Morning Tea; supporting the NAIDOC Family Fun Day and...
Jun 22, 2021
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New Chief Executive appointment for Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority
The Tasmanian Government has announced the appointment of Jonathan Fisher as Chief Executive Officer of the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA). PAHSMA is...
Jun 21, 2021
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TarraWarra Museum of Art to stage major indigenous art exhibition
As part of the Yalingwa Visual Arts Initiative, TarraWarra Museum of Art - situated 45 kilometres northeast of Melbourne - will stage a major exhibition focused on the Home...
Jun 21, 2021
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Australia’s largest Indigenous visual art event embraces hybrid delivery mode
Australia’s largest Indigenous visual art event hosted by the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation (DAAFF) is returning to the top end in August for its 15th year and is set to...
Jun 20, 2021
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Expo 2020 Dubai reveal Women’s Pavilion
Expo 2020 Dubai has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment, unveiling creative content and programming for the Women’s Pavilion in collaboration...
Jun 18, 2021
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Dark Mofo festival has government support but creative director questions event’s future
The City of Hobart and Tasmanian Government are once again lending its support to the Dark Mofo festival in 2021 however Dark Mofo's creative director Leigh Carmichael has...
Jun 17, 2021
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Bell Shakespeare to revive popular 2020 production of Hamlet
Bell Shakespeare’s 2020 production of Hamlet which received rave reviews before closing only one-and-a-half weeks after opening due to the COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney, will be...
Jun 16, 2021
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