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Western Australian Government offers new financial support for businesses impacted by COVID restrictions

Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced a multimillion-dollar financial support package for businesses directly impacted by the current public health rules impacting greater…

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Dec 31, 2021 Entertainment / Events / Finance / Government / Safety /

 
 

Northern Territory artists supported through Arts Projects grants

A $300,000 Northern Territory Government grant will support artists and arts workers to further their career paths, build professional networks and partnerships, grow audiences, and…

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Dec 31, 2021 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Finance / Government /

 
 

Western Australian New Year’s Eve music festivals cancelled but Perth Cup horse race to proceed

With New Year’s Eve music festivals in Western Australian cancelled as a result of a COVID outbreak in Perth, organisers are angered that the Perth Cup horse racing event will still…

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Dec 29, 2021 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

71 projects set to boost arts tourism in regional Australia

The Federal Government has announced additional support for the arts and cultural sector in regional Australia, with 71 projects set to share more than $2.7 million under Round 13 of the…

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Dec 29, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Australia’s video game industry doubles revenue in five years

The Australian video game development industry doubled its revenue to $226 million since 2016, according to results from the 2021 Australian Game Development Survey. The annual survey,…

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Dec 29, 2021 ByJames Croll Entertainment / Technology /

 
 

Future secured for Queensland’s Woodford Folk Festival

The future of the Woodford Folk Festival has been secured through the Queensland Government's ongoing backing, with investment totalling $4 million over four years. The Woodford…

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Dec 28, 2021 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Sydney’s major theatres cancel performances after COVID-19 outbreaks

A surge in the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus has hit live performances in Sydney, with the musicals Hamilton and Come From Away and Opera Australia’s Great Opera Hits and…

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Dec 27, 2021 Entertainment / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Federal Government announces $19.5 million backing for 63 organisations in latest RISE creative sector funding

The Federal Government has announced its sixth round of Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) funding for the creative sector, allocating $19.5 million to 63 organisations. The…

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Dec 27, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Finance / Government / Venues /

 
 

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