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Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

As one of the first major cities in the world to celebrate the start of the new year, Sydney will kick 2024 off with a showcase of Indigenous culture.

Sydney Festival cans music event blaming cost pressures

Sydney Festival cans music event blaming cost pressures

Sydney Festival cans music event blaming cost pressures

Sydney Festival cans music event blaming cost pressures

A three-day music event planned as part of the Sydney Festival has been cancelled with organisers blaming operating expenses and living cost pressures.

Mum of boy who died on carnival ride calls for change

Mum of boy who died on carnival ride calls for change

Mum of boy who died on carnival ride calls for change

Mum of boy who died on carnival ride calls for change

A coroner has recommended sweeping changes to the amusement park industry after finding the death of a boy who slipped off a Cha Cha ride was preventable.

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History and tradition woven through national field days

History and tradition woven through national field days

The Australian National Field Days showcased the latest in agricultural innovation but among the shiny new gadgets yesteryear was ever present.

Sydney Festival to set sail with opera staged on a ship

Sydney Festival to set sail with opera staged on a ship

The Puccini opera Il Tabarro will be performed on the Carpentaria Lightship as part of the Sydney Festival, with the audience to stay on land for the spectacle.

Global artists feature on 2024 Adelaide Festival bill

Global artists feature on 2024 Adelaide Festival bill

The first Adelaide Festival with new artistic director Ruth Mackenzie brings work from big name global artists to the city.

Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan bring funk to Jazz Festival

Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan bring funk to Jazz Festival

Music legends Chaka Khan and Nile Rodgers have played a packed Myer Music Bowl for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

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Wake up! and catch Wiggles tale in Hot Potato doco

Wake up! and catch Wiggles tale in Hot Potato doco

Wake up! and catch Wiggles tale in Hot Potato doco

Wake up! and catch Wiggles tale in Hot Potato doco

The tale of the world's biggest children's band is the subject of a new documentary to premiere in Sydney.

SXSW descends on Sydney, but will the city get it?

SXSW descends on Sydney, but will the city get it?

SXSW descends on Sydney, but will the city get it?

SXSW descends on Sydney, but will the city get it?

SXSW Sydney is kicking off, and organisers say punters will need to learn how the music-screen-tech conference/festival works.

Fringe Festival pushes off with giant golden swing

Fringe Festival pushes off with giant golden swing

Fringe Festival pushes off with giant golden swing

Fringe Festival pushes off with giant golden swing

The 2023 Melbourne Fringe has begun with the launch of an eight-metre-high yellow swing in the forecourt of Victoria's State Library.

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.

Angry concept band becomes next Wiggles in Bananaland

Angry concept band becomes next Wiggles in Bananaland

Angry concept band becomes next Wiggles in Bananaland

Angry concept band becomes next Wiggles in Bananaland

The new musical Bananaland, by Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall, has its world premiere as part of the Brisbane Festival.

Meat Loaf fans All Revved Up for Fringe karaoke show

Meat Loaf fans All Revved Up for Fringe karaoke show

Meat Loaf fans All Revved Up for Fringe karaoke show

Meat Loaf fans All Revved Up for Fringe karaoke show

Comedians Nicky Barry and Lucy Best will be Crying Out Loud at their Sydney Fringe karaoke show dedicated to Meat Loaf. Audience participation is encouraged.

Projection premiere lights up Shrine of Remembrance

Projection premiere lights up Shrine of Remembrance

Projection premiere lights up Shrine of Remembrance

Projection premiere lights up Shrine of Remembrance

A world-premiere projection work has lit up The Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne for the end of the Now or Never festival.

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Soul legend Chaka Khan will jazz it up for Aussie fans

Chaka Khan, the American singer behind classic songs such as I'm Every Woman, is heading to Australia to headline the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Wild ride as Fringe Festival swings into Melbourne

Buckle up for the Melbourne Fringe Festival's biggest program yet, featuring almost 500 shows ... and a massive swing offering breath-taking views of the city.

Beams of light signal the start of futuristic festival

The Now or Never Festival in Melbourne features an art trail at Docklands as part of 17 days of events focused on digital art and futurism.

Monster WA bash to commemorate 1983 America's Cup win

Western Australia will celebrate 40 years since Australia II rewrote sporting history by winning the America’s Cup with a huge party.

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Garma festival showcases image of walking in two worlds

The Garma festival provides an opportunity for visitors to catch a glimpse of traditional art, song, dance and story-telling and the connections between them.

World premiere of doco on music trailblazer Gudinski

A documentary about the late maverick music entrepreneur Michael Gudinski has premiered in Melbourne.

Bush gallery at Garma shows works in a different light

Artist Dhambit Munungurr has had her work selected for major shows and she's been a finalist in prestigious awards. She's happy painting in the bush.

Two friends share musical stories of balance at Garma

The audience at Garma, a Yolngu cultural festival, has been treated to a special performance by members of Yothu Yindi and Paul Kelly.

Pearson asked to take 'yes' message stick to Canberra

The leaders of 13 Arnhem Land clan groups have asked activist Noel Pearson to carry their message of support for an Indigenous voice to parliament, to Canberra.

Australians urged to show courage, strength on voice

The voice referendum will be a choice between Australians retreating into ourselves or having the courage to advance, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

Short campaign on the cards for voice referendum

Anthony Albanese won't announce the date for the voice referendum at the Garma Festival but will instead use the event to discuss the benefits to communities.

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