News: Culture
80 arts and cultural organisations across NSW to share $17 million annual investment
Create NSW’s Arts and Cultural Funding Program will see 82 arts and cultural organisations across the state share in close to $17 million per annum through 4-Year multi-year...
May 25, 2025
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Ipswich Festival of Horsepower anticipates more than 55,000 visitors
Ipswich Festival of Horsepower, featuring a mix of motorsport and horsepower events, is anticipated to attract more than 55,000 visitors throughout June. The Festival of...
May 24, 2025
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Victorian Government announces $6 million permanent home for Bachar Houli Foundation and Islamic College of Sport
The Victorian Government has announced funding of $6 million for the Aspire Sports Centre, which will convert the Coburg Moreland Bowls Club site into a permanent home for the...
May 23, 2025
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Vivid Sydney's 15th edition gets underway with light installations and immersive experiences
Vivid Sydney 2025 is underway, marking the 15th edition of a festival that this year is comprising over 200 events across five zones around Sydney’s CBD, all designed to inspire...
May 23, 2025
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Darwin art gallery development up for community review
The Northern Territory Government has decided that the future use and operation of the Northern Territory Art Gallery project site will be subject to a public Expression of...
May 22, 2025
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Australian Performing Arts Collection acquires items from leading circus company Circa
Leading circus company Circa, has joined Australia’s other great circus companies represented in the Australian Performing Arts Collection, which is dedicated to preserving the...
May 21, 2025
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Northern Territory Government allocates $1.5 million for multipurpose multicultural facility in Katherine
The Northern Territory Government is allocating $1.5 million in the 2025/26 Budget to support a dedicated multicultural facility in Katherine. Advising that the investment...
May 21, 2025
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Football ties strengthen between Australia and Indonesia
Football Australia recently joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Jakarta as part of his first official bilateral meeting, since his re-election, with the President of...
May 21, 2025
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Basketball Australia appoints Diversity and Inclusion leader Rana Hussain
Basketball Australia has appointed Diversity & Inclusion leader Rana Hussain – with her commitment to equity and cultural understanding anticipated to drive transformative...
May 20, 2025
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New walkway and golf cart route enhances access to Mecca's Grand Mosque
Luxury hotel - 'Address Jabal Omar' - situated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia has introduced a walkway and golf cart route to enhance the access to the Sacred Mosque, Masjid Al Haram....
May 20, 2025
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ADCO Constructions commences work on historic Perth Concert Hall
Works have commenced on the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall with the revitalisation project having been awarded to Australian company ADCO...
May 19, 2025
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NSW Government invites individuals and organisations to provide input on first NSW Heritage strategy
The NSW Government is inviting community members and heritage stakeholders to have input on the first NSW Heritage strategy with the aim of the strategy to deliver a heritage...
May 19, 2025
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Victoria's new Koreatown Precinct opens
Victoria’s newest multicultural precinct - Melbourne's Koreatown – has opened in Healeys Lane and the surrounding area - a hub of Korean restaurants and businesses, providing a...
May 17, 2025
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Falling box office drives Opera Australia to $10 million loss
Opera Australia has reported a dramatic 23% drop in box office revenue for 2024, culminating in an operating loss of $10.1 million - the company’s worst financial result since...
May 16, 2025
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Western Australian Government opens consultation for planned Burswood entertainment and sport precinct
The Western Australian Government has opened consultation to the community, as well as sporting, cultural and community organisations to contribute their ideas on the design and...
May 15, 2025
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Guizhou Culture and Tourism Promotion launches in Sydney
The 2025 Amazing Guizhou Culture and Tourism Sydney Promotion was launched on 12th May in Sydney alongside the Guizhou Culture and Tourism Promotion Conference. Guizhou is home...
May 14, 2025
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AFL partners relinquish ground signage to support Sir Doug Nicholls Round
The AFL has confirmed that AFL partners will once again relinquish their ground signage on all AFL grounds for Sir Doug Nicholls Round as the football industry celebrates the...
May 14, 2025
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Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris among tourism businesses to benefit from NT Government Budget 2025-26 investment
The NT Government is supporting the Territory’s tourism, events, and screen sectors with a significant $88.4 million investment in the 2025-26 Budget. Among Key Budget...
May 14, 2025
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Acrobatic troupe Circa performs with Australian Brandenburg Orchestra at Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Brisbane’s premier acrobatic troupe Circa is collaborating with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra for the boundary-pushing 'Circa & The Art of Fugue' with the performance...
May 14, 2025
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Wyndham Cultural Centre to reopen with enhanced seating and audiovisual equipment
Wyndham Cultural Centre will be reopening in July 2025 having temporarily closed late last year for refurbishment and maintenance works. Enhancements include a new modern bar,...
May 12, 2025
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Work commences on new Australian Museum of Performing Arts
Work has commenced on the new Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) at Arts Centre Melbourne which, when complete, will enable Victorians and visitors to explore...
May 11, 2025
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Northern Territory Major Events Company secures multiple Eventex International Awards
Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) has recently secured multiple wins at the renowned international Eventex Awards 2025, bringing home three Gold and one Silver....
May 11, 2025
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Music festivals among diverse array of Northern Territory events to secure funding
Music festivals are among the diverse array of 16 events across the Northern Territory to receive support through Round 2 of the 2024–25 Event Funding Program, administered by...
May 8, 2025
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Riverside Theatres Education Program engages students in the arts
Riverside's Education Program reaches over 35,000 students annually, and is designed to engage students in the arts, by offering a dynamic mix of curriculum-linked performances...
May 6, 2025
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