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Federal Budget hits the right notes for Canberra and Darwin orchestras

The government is continuing to support vibrant arts organisations across the country, with new funding announced for both the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and Darwin Symphony Orchestra.

30 May 2024
Investing in our future artists and arts workers

Australia's premier arts training organisations will receive a significant funding boost in the 2024–25 Federal Budget.

21 May 2024
Japanese ceramics to be showcased in Temora

The regional NSW town celebrates its sister city relationship with Izumizaki, Japan through a loan from the National Gallery of Australia.

16 May 2024
National art collection springs into Alice

Foundational works, including paintings by Albert Namatjira, will travel from Canberra to the Red Centre as part of the Government’s Sharing the National Collection initiative.

9 May 2024
Mamma Mia! Australia to represent at Eurovision with help from Government fund

The Government have announced that 14 projects will share in $1.14 million made available through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund.

3 May 2024
Rare First Nations drawing acquired

A rare drawing from one of the most important First Nations artists of the nineteenth century has been acquired.

1 May 2024
Sharing the National Collection with more Australians than ever before

The Australian Government continues to partner with galleries and cultural institutions under the groundbreaking initiative.

26 Mar 2024
Geoscience Australia unveils a rare opal

The Yowah Moon opal, which is one of the rarest types of precious opals found in Australia, has recently been unveiled at Geoscience Australia with funding assistance from the National Cultural Heritage Account.

22 Mar 2024
Resale Royalty Right Scheme extended to 17 countries

Artists will be entitled to royalty payments when their work is resold overseas after changes to the Resale Royalty Right Scheme to commence 31 March 2024.

20 Mar 2024
Festival projects to shine across the country

Close to $700,000 is being delivered to help arts projects reach new audiences and communities.

13 Mar 2024