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Museums Australia responds to calls for a new body for public art galleries

Facing a split in its ranks following calls for a new representative body for art galleries, Museums Australia has issued a statement highlighting how it works to represent the interests…

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Feb 27, 2015 Attractions / Culture / Tourism /

 
 

Islamic State jihadists destroy ancient treasures in Iraq’s Mosul museum

Islamic State has released a video showing militants armed with sledgehammers and jackhammers destroying priceless ancient artefacts in the Iraqi city of Mosul. Experts and officials…

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Feb 27, 2015 Attractions / Culture / Security /

 
 

Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum to relocate to Parramatta

In a widely anticipated announcement, the NSW Government has revealed that the Powerhouse Museum is to be relocated from its current location in the Sydney inner city suburb of Ultimo to…

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Feb 26, 2015 Attractions / Culture / Education / Tourism /

 
 

Report calls for a closure of Sydney’s cultural funding gap

A new report revealing the huge disparity in arts funding between East and West Sydney has called on the next NSW Government to relocate the Powerhouse Museum to Western Sydney and commit…

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Feb 26, 2015 Culture / Entertainment / Finance / Venues /

 
 

$600 million plan to upgrade Sydney Opera House and arts venues

The NSW Government has revealed plans for major upgrades to the Sydney Opera House and Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, promising a $600 million Arts and Cultural Infrastructure Fund as part of…

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Feb 25, 2015 Culture / Entertainment / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

The Australian National Maritime Museum unveils plans for new Warships Pavilion

The Australian National Maritime Museum has unveiled its state-of-the-art Warships Pavilion at the 2015 Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME). The all-new, $11 million…

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Feb 24, 2015 Attractions / Culture / Events / Venues /

 
 

Rotorua Theatre looks forward to 75th birthday celebrations

Rotorua Lakes Council (RLC) is inviting local performing artists to showcase their creativity and talent at Rotorua Civic Theatre’s 75th birthday celebrations this year.…

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Feb 24, 2015 Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

Countdown to New Zealand’s performing arts market

Set for the presentation of exciting pitches and bright ideas, forums and panel discussions and information about New Zealand’s new National Touring Agency, the Performing Arts…

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Feb 23, 2015 Culture / Entertainment / Events / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

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