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Region's $1b 'cultural backbone' set to finally open

Region's $1b 'cultural backbone' set to finally open

Ahead of its official opening, those behind Sydney's biggest cultural project since the Opera House hope it will bring another part of the city to new life.

Australia's legendary tracks join national songbook

Australia's legendary tracks join national songbook

Australia's legendary tracks join national songbook

Australia's legendary tracks join national songbook

The nation's most culturally significant songs are being preserved in a digital archive for all to sing, regardless if they can carry a tune or are off-key.

Final touches before launch of new cultural powerhouse

Final touches before launch of new cultural powerhouse

Final touches before launch of new cultural powerhouse

Final touches before launch of new cultural powerhouse

The countdown is on for the opening of Australia's newest cultural landmark as a cloud hangs over its long-time leader.

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Controversy shadows countdown to Powerhouse opening

Controversy shadows countdown to Powerhouse opening

A digital clock at Powerhouse Parramatta is counting down the days until opening. Its first weekend is sold out, but what will the crowds make of it?

Museum's new chapter won't deny uneasy past

Museum's new chapter won't deny uneasy past

The Australian Museum hopes to inspire a new generation while confronting its colonial past, as the nation’s oldest museum prepares to mark its 200th year.

Could radically different computers rescue the AI era?

Could radically different computers rescue the AI era?

Once a powerful supercomputer, the only known CM-2 in Australia is part of an exhibition exploring the radical history of computing.

Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance

Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance

A drum kit that belonged to the late Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst is one of the treasures going on display at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts.

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Paintings worth millions stolen from Renoir Museum

Paintings worth millions stolen from Renoir Museum

Paintings worth millions stolen from Renoir Museum

Paintings worth millions stolen from Renoir Museum

Thieves have stolen four paintings from a Renoir museum in France - dropping one as they fled, a local mayor says.

Stopgap leadership at Powerhouse as probe under way

Stopgap leadership at Powerhouse as probe under way

Stopgap leadership at Powerhouse as probe under way

Stopgap leadership at Powerhouse as probe under way

An interim chief executive will steer the $915 million Powerhouse Parramatta towards opening day, as museum leaders face a misconduct investigation.

Inspired by love of trees, father wins kid's book prize

Inspired by love of trees, father wins kid's book prize

Inspired by love of trees, father wins kid's book prize

Inspired by love of trees, father wins kid's book prize

Australian author Zeno Sworder feels honoured to take out a coveted book award after publishing a children's book inspired by a childhood of climbing trees.

Artist's spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens

Artist's spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens

Artist's spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens

Artist's spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens

The studio of celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley will reopen to the public after extensive renovations.

Louvre reopens gallery after heist but no jewels to see

Louvre reopens gallery after heist but no jewels to see

Louvre reopens gallery after heist but no jewels to see

Louvre reopens gallery after heist but no jewels to see

The Louvre's Apollo gallery is reopening nine months after a brazen crown jewels robbery, but viewers will no longer see the treasures that once adorned it.

Museum partners with Pacific community on conservation

Museum partners with Pacific community on conservation

Museum partners with Pacific community on conservation

Museum partners with Pacific community on conservation

One Australian museum is starting a major conservation and cultural care program for its Pacific Cultures collection, ensuring preservation for the future.

Library unveils performance schedule for 200th birthday

Library unveils performance schedule for 200th birthday

Library unveils performance schedule for 200th birthday

Library unveils performance schedule for 200th birthday

A flagship state library is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a program of live performances throughout September and October.

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Version of Australia's famed MONA destined for Bangkok

Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art has announced plans to develop MONA Bangkok on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Darkroom find shines light on remote-learning pioneers

An exhibition shows how bilingual teaching inspired a new generation of Indigenous storytelling, and a collaboration between two of Australia's greatest bands.

Bayeux Tapestry in UK after secret journey from France

In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the famed Bayeux Tapestry has returned to English soil for the first time in almost a millennium.

Rush to buy tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry on home turf

Tens of thousands of Britons have queued to get tickets for the one in 1000-year chance to see the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry on its return to England.

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'Gets in your blood': coolest exhibition comes to town

An ambitious exhibition documents Antarctica's 300 million-year history of flora and fauna and our fascination with the world's coldest continent.

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

The stories of those who have served their nation are being shared as a major new gallery opens at the Australian War Memorial.

Sneak peek at MONA's $100m underground library

After more than four years of construction, Tasmania's MONA will open its new library containing owner David Walsh's personal collection.

'Very special to us': stockman's final journey home

An Aboriginal stockman whose remains have been stranded in a museum for decades is going home, as his family began a solemn journey to return him to Country.

Noted Indigenous artist is takin' out the kitsch

Indigenous artist Tony Albert has launched the annual Aboriginalia Appeal to coincide with the opening of his solo exhibition Not a Souvenir.

'No dignity': formal apology for stolen body parts

A state government has formally apologised to the loved ones of people whose remains were secretly taken during autopsies and kept without consent.

Wharf termite repairs worm way into budget

The federal budget has carved out $10 million to tackle 'termites of the sea', as the Australian National Maritime Museum grapples with shipworms.

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