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Sharing the National Collection: Round two for Wanneroo

A selection of modern and contemporary video works from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection will be displayed at the Wanneroo Regional Gallery in Perth for two years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National…

31 July 2026

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Funding hits the right note for Australian live music

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to support live music venues, artists and festivals with a further $12.5 million for Revive Live in 2026-27.

31 July 2026

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Sharing the National Collection: Margaret Olley painting for the Tweed

A painting by much-loved Australian artist Margaret Olley will soon go on display at the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre thanks to the Australian Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

24 July 2026

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Giving Australian music a push in schools

The Albanese Labor Government is backing the next generation of music fans, artists, and industry workers with new support for youth music events and career development opportunities across the country.

23 July 2026

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Building stronger cultural ties between Australia and India

The Australian Government is deepening cultural cooperation with India, building on our strong relationship and people-to-people links.

09 July 2026

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New appointments to screen boards

The Albanese Labor Government has made three new appointments to two screen boards.  

06 July 2026

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Exhibitions hit the road across Australia

New cultural exhibitions are set to tour across the country thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Visions of Australia program.

03 July 2026

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Supporting the region’s creatives at Asia TOPA

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to support arts events that bring communities together across borders, providing support for the 2028 Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts Festival (Asia TOPA).

30 June 2026

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Historical object returned to Italy

The Albanese Labor Government has returned an ancient ceramic vase to the Government of the Italian Republic.

26 June 2026

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All the world’s a stage for Aussie talent

The Albanese Labor Government is helping talented artists share their gifts to the world through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund.

25 June 2026

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Lending rights payments back Australian storytellers

Australian authors, illustrators and publishers have received $28.7 million for the use of their work in public and educational lending libraries.

24 June 2026

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Sharing the National Collection: First Nations art lands in Swan Hill

Desert landscapes and sculptures by leading First Nations artists will head to the Art Gallery of Swan Hill in Victoria thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. 

15 June 2026

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Ancestral breastplate secured for Jerrinja Aboriginal Community

A 19th century Aboriginal ancestral breastplate has been returned to Country on the New South Wales South Coast with assistance from the Australian Government’s National Cultural Heritage Account.

12 June 2026

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New appointments to arts councils

The Albanese Labor Government has made new appointments to the boards of our cherished national institutions.  

20 May 2026

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New national arts appointments

The Albanese Labor Government has made a range of new appointments to the boards of cherished national institutions and a body supporting the Australian literary sector.  

19 May 2026

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