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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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Dubai launches Beautiful Destinations Academy to bolster tourism industry
Dubai Economy and Tourism has collaborated with travel content creation agency Beautiful Destinations, to launch the Beautiful Destinations Academy (BDA), a world first...
May 6, 2025
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New Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum opens in China
Zaha Hadid Architects has announced the opening of the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum in the city’s Guangming District. Designed as a leading visitor destination of the...
May 6, 2025
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Melbourne Recital Centre welcomes Peter McMullin as new Chair
Renowned destination for dynamic live music experiences, the Melbourne Recital Centre, has welcomed Melbourne lawyer, businessman and philanthropist Peter McMullin as their new...
May 5, 2025
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Launceston and Parkes secure Australian Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards
Launceston and Parkes secure Australian Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards Launceston, located the north of Tasmania , has been named the national winner of the 2025 Keep...
May 5, 2025
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Tourism leaders appointed to Wet Tropics Management Authority
The Queensland Government has appointed tourism leaders Natassia Wheeler and Michael Nelson to the Wet Tropics Management Authority Board, bringing greater tourism expertise to...
May 4, 2025
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Miral announces record-breaking visitation at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in 2024
United Arab Emirates-based developer Miral has revealed that Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island recorded over 38 million visits while Saadiyat Island saw a 10% increase in visitation...
May 4, 2025
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WA Museum Boola Bardip to host renowned Terracotta Warriors in Australian exclusive
WA Museum Boola Bardip has secured an Australian exclusive in hosting ‘Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor’ from 28th June 2025 until 22nd February 2026 This...
May 2, 2025
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Queensland Government's new bill allows disregard of planning laws for 2032 Olympic venues
The Queensland Government has today introduced a bill to parliament giving the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) power to overrule 15 planning...
Apr 30, 2025
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Kerri Glasscock to step down from roles as Sydney Fringe Chief Executive and Festival Director
Sydney Fringe has advised that after 12 years, Kerri Glasscock will be stepping down from her dual roles as Sydney Fringe Chief Executive and Festival Director. Glasscock will...
Apr 30, 2025
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New Taipei City Art Museum opens and commits to becoming all inclusive
The New Taipei City Art Museum (NTCAM) opened on 25th April with a commitment to becoming a 'Museum for All', offering diverse exhibitions across five floors and a vast outdoor...
Apr 30, 2025
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ARIA and PPCA appoint Nick Esmore to newly created role of Finance Director
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) have appointed Nick Esmore to the newly created role of Finance...
Apr 30, 2025
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EOI opens for advisory committee to oversee integration of museums into Borough of Queenscliffe’s Strategic Framework
The Borough of Queenscliffe Council has acknowledged the significant contribution of the Borough’s museums to its heritage, arts, culture, community and economic development. At...
Apr 30, 2025
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UNESCO forum in Hangzhou spotlights efforts of museums to be engaging and accessible
Over 100 museum directors, curators, and cultural leaders gathered at the third UNESCO High-Level Forum for Museums on 24th April in Hangzhou, China to explore how museums can...
Apr 29, 2025
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Partnership between Quayclean and Multhana supports indigenous empoyment
Leading Australian-owned cleaning, hygiene and waste management services company, Quayclean Australia, has partnered with First Nation’s group, Multhana, to provide employment...
Apr 28, 2025
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Public encouraged to visit Australian Museum’s Machu Picchu exhibition before May closing
The Australian Museum team are encouraging the public to experience the Australian its major summer exhibition ‘Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru’ before it closes...
Apr 28, 2025
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Creative Australia report highlights how deeply Australians value live music
Creative Australia and Music Australia have today released a report revealing social connection and FOMO (fear of missing out) are key factors drawing Australian audiences to...
Apr 28, 2025
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Brisbane Powerhouse appoints Louise Bezzina as its new Chief Executive and Artistic Director
Following the delivery of her sixth Brisbane Festival, Louise Bezzina will take up her new dual role of Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse at the end...
Apr 28, 2025
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Independent music and arts 'Sleepless Festival' to be staged in unconventional Melbourne venues
Footscray in Melbourne’s west will come alive after dark when independent music and arts 'Sleepless Festival' returns from 2nd to 18th May to celebrate the creativity and...
Apr 27, 2025
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Archibald Prize portrait exhibition makes its inaugural tour to Alice Springs
Australia’s renowned portrait exhibition - the Archibald Prize - has officially opened at the Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs, marking a major cultural highlight for the...
Apr 26, 2025
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Cricket Australia and ICC support funding for exiled Afghanistan women's cricketers
Cricket Australia has joined the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide monetary assistance and coaching to displaced Afghanistan women's cricketers. Afghanistan had 25...
Apr 22, 2025
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Steven Alderton appointed as new Mosman Art Gallery Director
Former Director and Chief Executive of the National Art School, Steven Alderton has been appointed as Mosman Art Gallery Director and Mosman Council's Manager of Cultural...
Apr 21, 2025
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Bluesfest records highest attendance of any Australian festival since pre-COVID
Bluesfest - an Australian-owned, independent celebration of live music - will return in 2026 following its record attendance in 2025 over the Easter long weekend, from 17th to...
Apr 21, 2025
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Eastern Riverina Arts transforms underused space into creative powerhouse
Eastern Riverina Arts is transforming Wagga Wagga’s historic Ambulance Station into a hub for regional creativity with the official launch of The Station Creative Workspace...
Apr 15, 2025
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