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Western Australian Government assists RASWA with discounted tickets for 2025 Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government is investing $2.8 million in this year’s eight-day Perth Royal Show to assist the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) in...
Aug 13, 2025
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Australian music sensation 'G Flip' honoured with Madame Tussauds wax figure
Australian Drummer, Singer, Songwriter and Producer - G Flip - has been honoured with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Sydney. The unveiling marked a historic milestone, with G...
Aug 13, 2025
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City of Parramatta calls for NSW Government funding to revive heritage-listed Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre, a state heritage listed building, is considered a significant venue to help Parramatta achieve its vision to establish a vibrant hub for culture, nightlife and...
Aug 13, 2025
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Sustainability and carbon footprint of live music venues in NSW recognised by Green Music Australia
Live music venues across NSW could save over $1.53 million annually and reduce emissions by more than 70,000 tonnes – the equivalent of taking over 16,000 cars off our roads -...
Aug 12, 2025
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Sphere Entertainment concludes agreement for Abu Dhabi venue and looks for smaller-scale arenas
An agreement between Sphere Entertainment and Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) will see the second Sphere venue developed in the capital of the United Arab...
Aug 12, 2025
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Brisbane Festival 2025 honours First Nations culture and storytelling
Brisbane Festival 2025 is offering a diverse and moving program that honour connection to Country, ancestral knowledge, cultural pride, and resilience. From bold dance theatre...
Aug 12, 2025
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Grounded Festival among array of events supported by South Australian Tourism Commission
An array of regional events are being supported by the South Australian Tourism Commission's Regional Event Fund including Grounded YP Art Festival; an indigenous cultural and...
Aug 11, 2025
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Darwin Entertainment Centre takes on AANT branding
Darwin Entertainment Centre has been renamed AANT Centre following a 10-year naming right deal with the Automobile Association of the Northern Territory. Originally named the...
Aug 10, 2025
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Legoland Shanghai releases visitation report from first month of operations
Legoland Shanghai Resort has released a report on its first month of operations, showing that the attraction has prioritised visitor experience since its grand opening, with...
Aug 10, 2025
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Screen Australia continues to support high calibre of talented emerging creatives
Screen Australia is supporting an impressive calibre of emerging creatives with 30 documentaries announced to share in $2.5 million of production and development funding. Head...
Aug 10, 2025
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Thailand's Banyan Tree Krabi resort launches Jurassic Explorer package for guests
The spectacular limestone cliffs and lush landscape of Thailand's Krabi have returned to the silver screen as the primary film location of the newly released movie, Jurassic...
Aug 9, 2025
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Re-appointments and new appointments announced for Music Australia Council
The Australian Government has announced the re-appointment of Danielle Caruana and Dr Sophie Payten and the appointment of Josh Pyke and Leah Flanagan to the Music Australia...
Aug 9, 2025
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Renowned Darwin events showcase Indigenous art and music
This week, two of Australia’s most celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and music events are being held in Darwin - the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) and...
Aug 8, 2025
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Jurassic World walk-through experience opens in Bangkok
A New Immersive Walk-Through Experience based on the Jurassic World movie has opened in the Thai capital of Bangkok. Sited at the Asiatique The Riverfront Destination, Jurassic...
Aug 8, 2025
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Over 300 showbags undergo safety inspections ahead of Ekka 2025
Ahead of Brisbane's Ekka opening on 9th August, 310 showbags have undergone safety inspections with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) inspectors assessing the contents...
Aug 7, 2025
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Games of the Future hybrid sport competition curated to engage both physical and digital audiences
The Games of the Future 2025 hybrid (physical + digital) sports competition - the pinnacle of the phygital sports calendar – will deliver a lineup of phygital disciplines...
Aug 7, 2025
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2025 Ekka offers discounted tickets and cheap train travel
Counting down to the opening of the Ekka on Saturday, the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) has highlighted offers available to those...
Aug 7, 2025
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Overwhelming demand sees Bluey’s World immersive attraction experience extended through March 2026
Since opening in November 2024, the immersive attraction Bluey’s World has attracted 300,000 visitors - capturing hearts, sparking imaginations, and now delivering a refreshed...
Aug 7, 2025
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Secret Sounds Artist Management rebrands as Dew Process Artist Management with new partners and signings announced
Secret Sounds Artist Management has joined the Dew Process family as a new partnership between Paul Piticco and long-term colleagues, now partners, Senior Artist Manager Rachael...
Aug 6, 2025
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HOYTS leads Australian cinema market resurgence in 2025
HOYTS Cinemas is leading the Australian cinema market resurgence in 2025, delivering double-digit growth and strengthening its position as the country’s number one cinema...
Aug 6, 2025
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Kai Tak Sports Park welcomes its one-millionth spectator during Hong Kong Football Festival 2025
Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) has welcomed its one-millionth spectator today during the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 marking an important milestone in the park's...
Aug 6, 2025
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ARIA and PPCA reject Productivity Commission’s proposal for new AI fair dealing exception in Copyright Act
The Productivity Commission (PC) - the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the...
Aug 6, 2025
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Suncorp Stadium among venues recognised in forthcoming Global Stadium Report
Ahead of another impressive concert season, Suncorp Stadium is among 20 venues selected for the inaugural Stadium Stars lineup in IQ Magazine’s forthcoming Global Stadium...
Aug 6, 2025
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QPAC curates dynamic program of performances and events for Glasshouse Theatre
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is curating a dynamic program of performances and events for its newest venue, Glasshouse Theatre, which will open in 2026. A new...
Aug 4, 2025
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