News: Culture

Victorian Government announces $115 million in new arts funding

The Victorian Government has moved to enhance its cultural credentials with the announcement of a new Creative Industries Strategy backed by $115 million in funding over four years. On…

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Apr 19, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Government / Venues /

 
 

Rally hears that South Australian arts funding at risk of being ‘decimated’

State Theatre Company of South Australia Executive Director Rob Brookman has warned that arts funding in South Australia has reached crisis point with many leading arts organisations at…

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Apr 19, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Finance / Venues /

 
 

Indigenous community opens Olkola National Park to tourism

A Queensland Indigenous community who won a huge land title claim is partnering with a commercial tourism operator to bring visitors to the remote and seldom region. Global adventure…

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Apr 18, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

Winton’s Waltzing Matilda Centre to be rebuilt

The Winton Shire Council in central west Queensland has appointed an architect to rebuild its Waltzing Matilda Centre. The iconic attraction was gutted by fire in June 2015, but the…

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Apr 15, 2016 Attractions / Culture / Design / Tourism /

 
 

Former Perth Concert Hall Manager leads prestigious UK venue

Andrew Bolt, former General Manager of the Perth Concert Hall, has taken on the role of Chief Executive of The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, United Kingdom. Australian-born Bolt was…

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Apr 15, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Confirmed Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Director to lead institution into a new era

The NSW Government has announced that Dolla Merrillees has been appointed Director of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (the former Powerhouse Museum) and will lead the relocation of…

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Apr 14, 2016 Attractions / Culture / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Works begin on Blackwater Aquatic Centre redevelopment

Construction of the new Blackwater Aquatic Centre has commenced following a recent sod turning ceremony attended by local dignitaries. The $14.8 million redevelopment is set to deliver…

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Apr 14, 2016 Aquatics / Culture / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Voyages Ayers Rock Resort set to host third Tjungu Festival

Ayers Rock Resort is to play host to the third Tjungu Festival from 22nd to 25th April 2016 – presenting a vibrant celebration of Australian Indigenous culture featuring music,…

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Apr 14, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Ticketing /

 
 

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