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The Malcolm Moore diesel locomotive GT–112–DH1 found a permanent home with the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum, in Victoria.
The Malcolm Moore diesel locomotive GT–112–DH1 found a permanent home with the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum, in Victoria.
The Malcolm Moore diesel locomotive was built in 1956 by Malcolm Moore, a Melbourne engineering firm that built the greatest number of small industrial locomotives produced in Victoria. It was the second-last locomotive built by the firm, and is of great technical significance as the only diesel-hydraulic locomotive built by that firm and specifically designed to operate on the cane railways of Queensland.
The locomotive, the most technologically significant locomotive built by the firm, will join the largest single collection of Malcolm Moore locomotives in Australia at with the Alexandra Timber Tramway. It will initially be cosmetically restored and housed under cover, with the intention of returning it to full operating condition as close to its 'as last used' condition as possible.
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Top: Unrestored Alexandra of Malcolm Moore diesel locomotive GT–112–DH1.
Bottom: Photograph by Chris Hart, in 1975, provided by the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum.
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Funding available for arts activities at regional and remote festivals
Round 21 of the Festivals Australia program is now open, with over $700,000 available to support arts projects delivered in regional and remote areas.
Festivals Australia program bringing together past, present and future
Over $700,000 will be shared amongst successful projects through round 20.
Resale Royalty expands for Australian artists
Australian artists are set to benefit when their works are resold overseas, with international reciprocity being extended to a further 9 countries.
New research sheds light on creative workplaces
New research has investigated how Australia’s creative workforce and economy can best be supported to thrive and create lifelong careers in the arts sector.
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Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We invited feedback on the development of the new Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. This consultation is closed.
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A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place
We developed a national cultural policy for the next 5 years following extensive consultation.
National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
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Archaeological objects returned to Egypt
Seventeen Egyptian artefacts have been formally returned to the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in a handover held at the Australian Parliament House.
Australia is alive with the sound of music
Live music in Australia is getting turned up through Revive Live grants.
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First Nations ancestors to make long journey home from UK
The Government has welcomed the return of 11 First Nations ancestors from two collecting institutions in the United Kingdom.
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The National Gallery of Australia has announced two further partnerships under the Australian Government's Sharing the National Collection initiative.
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Supporting the next generation of creatives
The Australian Government is investing a further $450,000 to support youth arts programs.
Applications open for Round 17 of the Festivals Australia program
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Major art exhibitions going on tour
Exhibitions from our major cultural institutions to be shared with more Australians.
IVAIS-supported artists amongst winners of prestigious art awards
Art centres supported by the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program have won big at one of Australia’s most prestigious art awards.
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Renewal Grants—national recipients list—August 2021
Published: 4 Aug 2021 renewal-grants-national-recipients-list-august2021.docx (DOCX, 174.57 KB) renewal-grants-national-recipients-list-august2021.pdf (PDF, 335.06 KB) … 458 … 459 … Renewal Grants—national recipients list—August …
PublicationCultural funding by government 2016–17 report
Published: 13 Aug 2021 The following data files may not meet WCAG 2.0 accessibility requirements. Please email intergovernmentalengagement@arts.gov.au for more information. Cultural funding by government 2016–17 survey data (PDF 337kB) Cultural funding …
PublicationNational Arts and Disability Strategy Evaluation Report 2013–2015
Published: 22 Sep 2017 Ministers evaluate the implementation of the Strategy every three years, in consultation with the arts and disability sector. The second evaluation covers the period from 2013–15. The resulting Evaluation Report was released in …
PublicationCreative Economy Taskforce—Statement—10 September 2021
Published: 14 Sep 2021 The statement endorses the importance of vaccinations and national consistency and clarity on business and health settings for Australia’s reopening. creative-economy-taskforce-statement-10september2021.docx (DOCX, 25.49 KB) …
PublicationNational Opera Review Final Report Executive Summary
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PublicationIndigenous Contemporary Music Program opens
Applications are now open for grants through the Indigenous Contemporary Music program 17 Mar 2023 Image credit: Deline Briscoe performs at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, 2018. Photo by Blueclick Photography. The Indigenous Contemporary Music program …
NewsLocal works set to give Australia a boost overseas
The Australia Council has announced the 11 recipients of the Visual Arts & Crafts Strategy (VACS) Major Commissioning Projects. 17 Mar 2023 Eleven artists from across the country will each receive an equal share in the $1.1 million VACS Major …
NewsNational Opera Review - Final Report Appendix
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PublicationWriters to be fairly compensated
Australian authors, illustrators and publishers to be recompensed for their e-books and audiobooks being held in Australian libraries. 21 Mar 2023 A woman reads an e-book on a couch As announced under the Australia Government’s new National Cultural …
NewsRekindling program reconnects First Nations youth
A flagship dance and language program is reconnecting First Nations youth with their culture. 22 Mar 2023 ‘In learning about your culture you learn more about yourself’ – a participant sums up how the Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Rekindling program it is …
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