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    Mona Foma Will Officially Make the Move From Hobart Up to Launceston in 2019

    MONA's summer arts and music festival will move north permanently thanks to a three-year funding commitment from the Tasmanian Government.

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    Sydney Opera House's Antidote Festival Has Just Announced Its Thought-Provoking 2018 Lineup

    Over one weekend, Sydney will hear from trans activist Chelsea Manning, 'Black Panther' writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and one of the journalists that helped expose Harvey Weinstein.

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    There's an Ansett Museum in Regional Victoria and It's Full of Creepy Mannequins and Packet-Fresh Merch

    The airline may have died in 2001, but its legacy (and swag of branded merchandise) lives on in a hangar in Hamilton.

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    Sydney's Famed BridgeClimb Will Cease Operations This September

    Scenic World will take over operations in October.

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    Sydney Is Set to Host the World's Largest Tutankhamun Exhibition Outside of Egypt

    It'll feature more than 150 objects from King Tut's tomb — including 60 pieces that have never previously left Egypt.

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    Aussie Town Yass Has Received a Fabulous 'Queer Eye' Makeover

    And the Fab Five were officially crowned Yass Queens.

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    Five Pioneering, Industrious Women to Put on Your Radar

    Accomplished ladies breaking traditions to create a new norm.

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    How to Turn Your Favourite Pastimes into a Career

    For the true crime podcast enthusiast, avid food 'grammer and meme scroller alike.

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    The Docklands Firelight Festival Is Set To Heat Up Your Winter With Its 2018 Program

    The precinct will burn bright with a month-long program of pyrotechnics, fire displays, live music and food experiences.

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    Five Hidden Gems to Seek Out at Sydney's Vivid 2018

    Venture deeper into the light program to uncover some glowing treasures.

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    Why Bendigo Is the Ultimate Arts and Culture Escape This Winter

    Their trams have crochet blankets, for one thing.

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    A New York-Themed Cultural Festival Is Taking Over Melbourne This Winter

    Featuring Ilana Glazer, Regina Spektor, natural wine bar The Four Horsemen, top eats from Momofuku Ko and the Big Apple on the big screen.

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    This New Writer's Residency Will Put You in a Tiny House in the Wilderness to Get Shit Done

    Unyoked is offering up one of its off-grid homes for five nights so you can finish that novel/story/poem/script.

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    The Victorian Government Is Making a Heap of TAFE Courses Free

    From next year, it will be free to complete 30 TAFE courses, including nursing and accounting.

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    Low Light Is Queenscliff's New Month-Long Arts, Culture, Music and Food Festival

    The four-weekend celebration will bring the seaside town to life this winter.

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    Dark Mofo Has Unveiled Its Massive 2018 Lineup

    Returning to MONA in June, it’s chock full of old favourites, powerhouse female artists and the festival's take on Twin Peaks' Bang Bang Bar.

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    Barack Obama Is in Sydney Right Now

    The former president of the United States is in town for a talk at the Art Gallery of NSW tonight.

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    Vivid Sydney Announces Huge Tenth Anniversary 2018 Program

    Ice Cube, James Cameron, Cat Power and Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.

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    Barack Obama Is Coming to Sydney Next Month

    Following a talk in Auckland, the former US President will speak in Sydney on March 23.

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    Thousands of People Are Set to Converge on Melbourne's Federation Square to Say "Wow" Like Owen Wilson

    If you've ever wanted to gather in public to pay tribute to the Zoolander star, this is your chance.

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    Free Books Will Be Scattered Across the Public Transport System This Week

    Penguin Random House will add to the 'public libraries' of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    Bill Murray Is Coming to Australia

    Along with cellist Jan Vogler, Murray will tour his show New Worlds, which explores classical music and literature.

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    The Program for Southeast Queensland's One-Off Commonwealth Games Arts Festival Has Been Revealed

    Featuring an inflatable labyrinth, a celebration of Aussie female-fronted acts, beachside karaoke and more across 12 days of performances, exhibitions and gigs.

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    The Designs for Australia's First Pride Centre Have Been Revealed

    The dedicated LGBTI hub is due to open in St Kilda in 2020.

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    Ten Cultural Experiences in and Around Melbourne's Docklands

    Feed your mind with everything from outdoor film screenings to talks on urban living.

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    This Swirling Design Has Been Chosen as Burning Man's 2018 Temple

    It'll preside over the festival for nine days before being set alight.

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    Sydney Festival Is Hosting a Huge Wedding Reception to Celebrate Australia's First Same-Sex Marriages

    The Love Is Love Wedding Reception will feature a pink swimming pool, Karaoke Carousel, and plenty of cake and Champagne.

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    Iceland Becomes First Country in the World to Legalise Equal Pay

    Companies employing 25 people or more must prove their equal pay policies through government certification or face hefty fines.

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    Seinfeld Might Be Getting the Point-and-Click Video Game Treatment

    It'll be the ultimate game about nothing, obviously.

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    Summer Reading List 2017-18

    Find a shady spot on the beach and make your way through these seven books.

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    Concrete Playground's Most-Read Stories of 2017

    From mini-golf bars to tiny houses in the wilderness, here are the stories that resonated most with you this year.

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    Eight Bluesfest Melbourne Sideshows You Need to See in 2018

    The shows to catch even if you can't make it to Byron this year.

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    Melbourne's All-Night Arts Festival White Night Will Feature Two Burning Man Installations in 2018

    Plus, a shimmering 'liquid sky' will hover over Fed Square, a laneway will be filled with virtual dogs and drag queens will sing from CBD balconies.

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    It's Finally Happened: The Marriage Equality Bill Has Passed Through Australian Parliament

    Same-sex marriage will be made legal — potentially within the month.

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    Southeast Queensland Is Getting a Massive Arts Festival Alongside the Commonwealth Games

    Featuring 12 days of performances, exhibitions, and free gigs by Kate Miller-Heidke, The Jungle Giants and Mau Power.

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    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week Under $20

    You don't have to spend your salary to enjoy this city.

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    61.6 Percent of Australians Have Said a Resounding Yes to Marriage Equality

    7,817,247 people have voted in favour of making same-sex marriage legal in a national postal survey.

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    We're Giving Away 'Lit' Book Sets by the Next Generation of Authors

    Take a break from screen-time and add some new books to your summer reading list.

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