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    Eight Unmissable Events to Add to Your Schedule for Mardi Gras 2024

    Free dance parties, a side-splitting comedy fest, the southern hemisphere's biggest vogue ball and 'Murder on the Dancefloor' on Bondi Beach — they're all part of the 2024 Mardi Gras lineup.

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    Smiles, Sparks and Secrets of the Universe: Eight Brisbane Events That No Science Fan Should Miss

    From insightful panels of industry experts to after-dark parties, it's all happening for World Science Festival Brisbane 2024.

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    Shop and Slay: Broadway is Celebrating Sydney Mardi Gras with Drag Bingo and More

    Break out the glitter and raise money for LGBTQIA+ charities at Broadway’s Mardi Gras celebrations.

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    White Bay Power Station's Restoration Is Officially Complete Before It Reopens as an Arts Venue in March

    The historic power station will open to visitors for the first time in 40 years as an artistic, cultural and community hub.

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    You Better Not Kill the Groove: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Is Headlining Mardi Gras 2024's 15,000-Person Bondi Beach Party

    Not content with making one trip to Australia this year, the 'Murder on the Dancefloor' singer is heading here twice — starting with Mardi Gras.

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    Fair Day at Mardi Gras 2024 Has Been Cancelled Due to Asbestos in Victoria Park's Mulch

    "This is an incredibly disappointing decision, as Fair Day is a pivotal part of the Mardi Gras calendar. But we have to put the safety of our community first," said Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

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    Brisbane's First-Ever River Pride Parade Will Float Through the City During 2024's Inaugural Melt Open

    The Queensland capital's new major queer art and culture festival has also announced Courtney Act as its first ambassador.

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    Hannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Show 'Woof!' Will Premiere in Australia This Autumn

    After 'Nanette', 'Douglas' and 'Body of Work' comes the Australian comedian's latest show, which has locked in dates in Sydney and Melbourne.

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    Five Romantic Sydney Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout

    Here are your date night ideas for the week, including free galleries, standout screenings under the stars and an after-hours concert at the zoo.

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    The Full 2024 Mardi Gras Lineup Is Here with Adam Lambert, Ultra Naté, CeCe Peniston and Slayyyter

    More than 150 performers will feature across the 17-day event, including Cub Sport, MAY-A, Keiynan Lonsdale, Melissa Tkautz and the cast of '& Juliet'.

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    Mark Your Diary: Winter Feast, the Nude Solstice Swim, Night Shift and the Mona Gala Are All Returning in 2024

    Dark Mofo is sitting this year out, but some of its key events will still be enticing everyone to Tasmania in June.

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    Your Ultimate Companion to Adelaide Fringe 2024

    It's time to get down for a good time.

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    Beyond the Fringe: Eight Ways to Discover Adelaide During and After the Festival

    Adelaide continues far beyond the Fringe. Here's where to get out and about while you're in town for the festival.

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    Don't Miss Out: Experience Sydney Mardi Gras 2024 in Style with These Exclusive Packages

    Live and breathe the spectacle of Sydney's 46th Mardi Gras with two unique stay-and-view packages that guarantee a dazzling weekend in Sydney.

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    All About Women's Full 2024 Lineup of Talks at Sydney Opera House and Online Is Here

    Grace Tame and Barkaa join a lineup featuring 40-plus artists at Sydney Opera House's gender-, justice- and equality-focused festival.

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    Seven Spots Where You Can Get Your Arts and Culture Fix in Parramatta

    See large-scale sculptures, enjoy dinner and a show, or upskill your craft.

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    An All-Ages Guide to Adelaide Fringe

    Let your little one's creative imagination run wild with music, dance, comedy, circus and stage performances for the whole family.

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    A Guide to Parramatta

    The neighbourhood of Parramatta is a land of heritage-listed sandstone architecture, beautiful parks and cosmopolitan restaurants, all built around the centuries-old Parramatta River.

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    The Ten Best Indie Games of 2023

    It's been a big year for small games, so here's a wrap up of the ten indie titles that shone brightest during 2023.

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    Unconventional and Unmissable Delights During Adelaide Fringe

    The largest annual arts event in the Southern Hemisphere is back with a whopping lineup for 2024.

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    Unmissable Events and Festivals Coming to Parramatta This Summer

    Jump into summer with fireworks, cultural celebrations, theatre performances and music festivals in Parramatta.

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    Save the Date: SXSW Sydney Will Return for a Second Massive Year in October 2024

    After a huge debut event Down Under, the tech, innovation, screen, music, games and culture festival has locked in its return.

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    'Yellowface' Author Rebecca F Kuang and Roman Empire Scholar Mary Beard Are All About Women's First 2024 Headliners

    The Sydney Opera House festival will return for a packed day of talks about gender, justice and equality in March.

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    Dr Jane Goodall Is Returning Down Under in 2024 to Chat About Her Career and Share Good News Stories

    The world-famous chimpanzee expert and activist is making her first trip to Australia and New Zealand since 2019.

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    Mona Foma's 2024 Lineup Includes Courtney Barnett, TISM in Cataract Gorge and an Exhibition with Its Own Gin

    MONA's summer festival also features Paul Kelly, Mogwai, Shonen Knife, and Cash Savage and The Last Drinks — plus performances on lawns and in boats.

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    Ten Hidden and Not-So-Hidden Historical Gems to Check Out This Summer in Sydney

    From immersive tours of Ancient Egypt to hidden heritage bars and floating shipwrecks, go back in time with a tour of these sites across Sydney.

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    Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras' 2024 Program Will Feature 100-Plus LGBTQIA+ Events Across the City

    After proving a huge hit at Sydney WorldPride, the 15,000-person Bondi Beach Party will return for Mardi Gras.

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    SXSW Sydney Wrap-Up: Insights and Inspiration from the Eye-Opening Festival

    Creativity, kindness and AI — the future is looking pretty bright.

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    Opera on a Lightship, Courtney Barnett, a New Music Fest and a Giant Octopus: Sydney Festival's 2024 Program Is Here

    More than 150 events will take over the Harbour City, featuring 1000-plus artists, including a waterside Walsh Bay Arts Precinct takeover, a Kate Bush cabaret and a huge Blak Out lineup.

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    Six Spooky Indie Games to Get You in the Mood for Halloween

    If your favourite facet of Halloween is getting into some spine-tingling horror, we've assemble a list of spooky indie games guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

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    Six Ways to Get Your Gaming Fix at the First-Ever SXSW Sydney

    SXSW is loading up a whole week of gaming events — here are our top picks, from a celebration of crab games to a chance to flex your voice-acting skills.

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    Ten of Our Most-Anticipated Games to Check Out at SXSW Sydney's Gaming Festival

    With over 150 games to check out at SXSW Sydney, we're taking out the stress of choosing with 10 recommendations.

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    Ten Must-Catch Talks and Panels That You Don't Want to Miss at the Inaugural SXSW Sydney

    What does the executive producer of 'Bluey' think of horror movies? What's the future of Chinatown? How do you communicate the magic of music? All these and more will be answered at SXSW Sydney.

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    Your Good Times Guide to SXSW Sydney 2023

    Here's everything you need to know about SXSW Sydney 2023.

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    SXSW Survival Guide: Unmissable Highlights During the Week-Long Festival

    Don't know where to start? Experience the full breadth of SXSW Sydney with our list of standout music, film, gaming and conference events.

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    SXSW Guide: Where to Go for Live Tunes and Late-Night Grooves Around the Festival Precinct

    Limber up for electrifying nights of genre-crossing tunes from homegrown stars and international acts.

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    Dark Mofo Is Taking a Break in 2024, Except for Its Beloved Winter Feast and Nude Solstice Swim 

    After turning ten with a bang, the Tasmanian winter arts festival is pausing the bulk of its events in 2024 to shape its plans for 2025 onwards.

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    Five of the Best Australian Video Games That You Should Play Right Now

    From mischievous geese to intergalactic rock stars, here's five standout homegrown video games to have a crack at.

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    SXSW Sydney Is Taking Over Tumbalong Park in October with a Free Eight-Day Festival Hub

    Everyone's invited to this free festival hub with pop-up bars, cooking demonstrations, surprise performances, an outdoor cinema and Dr Karl.

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    107 South Eveleigh Is the Community-Driven Cultural Hub Livening Up the Inner-City Suburb

    107 Project's third localised centre has hit the streets of South Eveleigh, aiming to nurture the community's needs with its inclusive, creativity-focused projects.

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    Five Reasons to Visit the Chau Chak Wing Museum for an Inner City Arts and Culture Fix

    Go from ancient history to groundbreaking scientific instruments and contemporary art at this striking — and free — museum.

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