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Media release – 36 First Nations Ancestors welcomed home from the United Kingdom

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11 Apr 2025 We have welcomed the return of 36 First Nations ancestors from the United Kingdom in a ceremony hosted by the Natural History Museum in London. Smithy Wilson, Wuthathi Community Representative; Wayne Blair, Woppaburra Community Representative; Thomas Holden, Warrgamay Community Representative; Keron Murray, Wuthathi Community Representative.

Tasmania Museum and Gallery—Protection of Cultural Object on Loan—Notice of Declaration No.2 of 2025—24 March 2025

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New research sheds light on creative workplaces

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21 Mar 2025 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. musician playing guitar and singing

Holey Dollar returned to Poland

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14 Feb 2025 A 200-year-old silver coin has been returned to the Government of Poland. The obverse and reverse of the rare Polish 1813 Holey Dollar.

Cultural Gifts Program—breakdown of items template

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Cultural Gifts Program—large donations template

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Highlighting the value of our cultural and creative activity

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12 Dec 2024 The Australian Government has today released two reports highlighting the significant contribution the cultural and creative sector is making to the economy and examining its trends post-COVID. Dancer on stage.

Five First Nations ancestors welcomed home from Berlin

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9 Dec 2024 A handover ceremony was held at the Ethnological Museum in Berlin, Germany on 5 December 2024. Representatives from the Ugar Island community carry ancestral remains draped in the Aboriginal flag.

First Nations ancestors returning home from California

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8 Nov 2024 A handover ceremony was held at the Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles on Thursday 7 November. First Nations Elder outdoors holding a feather in the foreground.

Australian arts go global including to the Paralympic Games

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9 Sep 2024 The Government is continuing to help showcase the best of the Australian arts scene to the world with funding for four projects. Image: Dan Sultan. Photo by Michelle Grace Hunter.

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