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Research shows art experiences can revitalise regional tourism

New research released today by the Australia Council for the Arts highlights the significance of arts and creativity in driving tourism, particularly to regional Australia. Domestic Arts…

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Feb 17, 2020 Arts / Culture / Tourism /

 
 

Sydney philanthropists propose Cockatoo Island transformation into arts destination

A not for profit group, the Cockatoo Island Foundation has put forward a proposal to the Federal Government to transform Cockatoo Island into a sustainable, world class arts and culture…

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Feb 17, 2020 Arts / Culture / Venues /

 
 

Indigenous tourism in Cairns to receive new funding

The Queensland Government and Tourism Tropical North Queensland will deliver a new $400,000 campaign to promote the region’s unique Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tourism…

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Feb 13, 2020 Culture / Tourism /

 
 

Cairns invests over $3 million in public art

Cairns Council has invested over $3 million in public art from 2012 to 2018, with 135 new artworks commissioned or acquired for public space. A Public Art Review which assessed projects…

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Feb 13, 2020 Arts / Culture / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Heide Museum of Modern Art celebrates pioneering Australian artist

Heide Museum of Modern Art in Victoria will celebrate pioneering Australian modernist artist Joy Hester (1920-1960) and the centenary of her birth with a major exhibition set to open on…

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Feb 12, 2020 Arts / Culture / Venues /

 
 

Adelaide Fringe celebrates its 60th year with Kangaroo Island event and new documentary

The Adelaide Fringe begins its 60th year with new offerings, including comedians performing in Garden of Unearthly Delights on Kangaroo Island and the release of a new documentary, The…

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Feb 11, 2020 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

NSW Seniors Festival set to deliver hundreds of free events

NSW Seniors Festival, the largest festival for seniors in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching up to 500,000 seniors each year is set to take place from 12th to 23rd February 2020 and will…

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Feb 10, 2020 Aquatics / Arts / Culture / Education / Events /

 
 

National Museum of Australia unveils three new tourism experiences

The National Museum of Australia has today revealed three new visitor experiences including hot air balloon tours over the museum; tours of the Museum’s “off…

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Feb 10, 2020 Arts / Culture / Education / Tourism /

 
 

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