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National Museum pockets rare colonial billiard table for $1.1 million

National Museum pockets rare colonial billiard table for $1.1 million

21 November 2022 | By Sally Hopman
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The Grass is looking Greener: refunds now promised to all festival goers disappointed by cancelled event

The Grass is looking Greener: refunds now promised to all festival goers disappointed by cancelled event

19 November 2022 | By Evelyn Karatzas
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'About to get a whole lot more creative' - artists to transform Civic's vacant spaces

'About to get a whole lot more creative' - artists to transform Civic's vacant spaces

14 September 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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National library shuts precious collections as rain shadow hangs over hail-damaged roof

National library shuts precious collections as rain shadow hangs over hail-damaged roof

3 September 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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Arts organisations release Founding Strategy for Kingston Arts Precinct

Arts organisations release Founding Strategy for Kingston Arts Precinct

1 September 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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Former Labor Minister rejects improper hiring implications

Former Labor Minister rejects improper hiring implications

26 August 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Trailblazer Susan Ryan to be celebrated with public art work

Trailblazer Susan Ryan to be celebrated with public art work

20 August 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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Braidwood Museum upgrades look to the future to honour region's rich past

Braidwood Museum upgrades look to the future to honour region's rich past

14 August 2022 | By Chelsea Pharaoh
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New faces and Chair for cultural facilities board

New faces and Chair for cultural facilities board

11 July 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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Remembering the Mabo decision, 30 years on - where it matters

Remembering the Mabo decision, 30 years on - where it matters

6 July 2022 | By Sally Hopman
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Folk Festival and Katie Noonan part ways after one event

Folk Festival and Katie Noonan part ways after one event

9 June 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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Crafty Canberra artists pay tribute to former member in new exhibition

Crafty Canberra artists pay tribute to former member in new exhibition

6 June 2022 | By Sally Hopman
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Aboriginal Memorial moves to the heart of the National Gallery

Aboriginal Memorial moves to the heart of the National Gallery

31 May 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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Water washes away Midnight Oil; Crowded House also postponed

Water washes away Midnight Oil; Crowded House also postponed

20 April 2022 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Civic's vandalised big magpie to fly off for repairs

Civic's vandalised big magpie to fly off for repairs

5 April 2022 | By Evelyn Karatzas
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Proceeds of crime to fund new national police museum

Proceeds of crime to fund new national police museum

3 April 2022 | By Sally Hopman
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Boost for women artists as NGA launches first Gender Equity Action Plan

Boost for women artists as NGA launches first Gender Equity Action Plan

13 March 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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Years of design work ahead for Canberra Theatre before a sod is turned

Years of design work ahead for Canberra Theatre before a sod is turned

7 March 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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$1.2 million Rover Thomas artwork finds home at National Museum

$1.2 million Rover Thomas artwork finds home at National Museum

1 March 2022 | By Aiden Rothnie
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Beer mural near Indigenous art removed as 'inappropriate'

Beer mural near Indigenous art removed as 'inappropriate'

24 February 2022 | By Evelyn Karatzas
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Royal Canberra Show confirms its awaited return

Royal Canberra Show confirms its awaited return

23 December 2021 | By Max O'Driscoll
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New grants are music to Canberra artists' ears

New grants are music to Canberra artists' ears

5 December 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Pettersson pushes for action on Gungahlin cinema proposal

Pettersson pushes for action on Gungahlin cinema proposal

5 December 2021 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Genesis Owusu takes home four ARIA awards and two Triple J awards within a week

Genesis Owusu takes home four ARIA awards and two Triple J awards within a week

27 November 2021 | By Max O'Driscoll
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November's big wet forces Canberra Symphony Orchestra to cancel Summer Prom

November's big wet forces Canberra Symphony Orchestra to cancel Summer Prom

27 November 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Gordon Ramsay's vision for arts central in the post-pandemic order

Gordon Ramsay's vision for arts central in the post-pandemic order

23 November 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Creatives invited to apply for Ainslie + Gorman Arts Centres residency program

Creatives invited to apply for Ainslie + Gorman Arts Centres residency program

17 November 2021 | By Katrina Condie
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Former arts minister Gordon Ramsay to head Cultural Facilities Corporation

Former arts minister Gordon Ramsay to head Cultural Facilities Corporation

15 November 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Major grants set to encourage Canberrans back to the city centre with events, art, free classes and more

Major grants set to encourage Canberrans back to the city centre with events, art, free classes and more

1 November 2021 | By Lottie Twyford
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National Gallery named as holding more looted artworks

National Gallery named as holding more looted artworks

14 October 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Craft ACT's new director has a colourful vision for Canberra

Craft ACT's new director has a colourful vision for Canberra

11 October 2021 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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New 'ambition' positions arts, creative industries to take major economic role in the future

New 'ambition' positions arts, creative industries to take major economic role in the future

6 October 2021 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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