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Join us for an a gorgeous afternoon of mouthwatering Bridgeward produce and celebrate the exquisite birdlife in our region

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It’s time to spread your wings and celebrate! The much-loved Free as a Bird Fiesta & Friends returns this Sunday, bringing together nature lovers, bird enthusiasts, artists, and foodies for a vibrant afternoon at Bridgeward Grove Olives & Art in Goornong, VIC. Timed to coincide with the end of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count Week, … Continued

Australian premiere of Cairo-based artist Ibrahim Ahmed explores presence, memory and identity. Amidst the Absence a Present is Felt.

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  Amidst the Absence, A Present is Felt is a striking, reflective exhibition that invites audiences to experience absence not as emptiness, but as a powerful presence — felt, remembered and embodied. Through sculptural forms, photographic collages, cut-out silhouettes and intricate miniatures, Ahmed entwines personal and political narratives, illuminating stories of masculinity, migration and the … Continued

Historic first: New disability arts archive celebrates 50 years of creativity and change

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For the first time, Australia has a dedicated national archive celebrating the history and impact of Disability Arts. Disability Arts History Australia is a landmark digital resource documenting five decades of creativity, advocacy and cultural change led by d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent artists, organisations and allies.   Created in collaboration with more than 100 artists, … Continued

Creative Australia invests $1.6 million in in ambitious new commissions for leading Australian artists

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  Creative Australia has announced the latest recipients of its Visual Arts, Craft and Design Framework Major Commissioning Projects, supporting 16 artists and collectives across Australia to deliver ambitious new projects.   Among the recipients is Khaled Sabsabi, who will create a major new presentation at Samstag Museum of Art. The new commission will offer … Continued

Artists wanted to turn Sydney into a canvas

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The City of Sydney invites local artists, curators and other creatives to pitch ideas for one of Sydney’s best temporary art programs.   Art & About Sydney elevates temporary art installations and performances in public and unusual spaces that bring thousands of visitors into the city each year.   In 2026, the program will take … Continued

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards

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  Writing Australia has revealed the winners of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, the richest literary prize in the nation. The awards celebrate the exceptional talents of emerging and established Australian writers, illustrators, poets, and historians.     The winners were celebrated at a ceremony at the National Library of Australia, Canberra hosted by Australian … Continued

The Heroic Story of SY Aurora

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Frozen Witness: Aurora’s Polar Voyages brings to life the extraordinary story of a remarkable vessel– a timber whaling ship turned Antarctic explorer – whose legacy spans sealing, science, survival, and ultimate sacrifice.  Built in 1876 in Dundee, Scotland, the 580-ton SY Aurora was originally designed for Arctic whaling. But the ship’s destiny lay far to … Continued