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Sydney's Australian National Maritime Museum is marking 80 years since the end of WWII with a series of programs, events, activations and exhibitions under the banner The World Remade. Exhibitions Persuasion and Second Strike have now opened with others to open down the track.
WHEN: Until October.
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More than 6000 people will converge on Birdsville in far west Queensland for the Birdsville Races, dubbed the Melbourne Cup of the outback. There's cowboy boots, camping, a big opening night gala, live music and fundraising for the Flying Doctors.
WHEN: September 5-6.
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WOMAdelaide is SA's annual four-day festival of music, arts, dance, food and ideas from around the world. In its 33rd year, the open-air festival will welcome 700 artists from 35 countires, celebrating cultural discovery in the city's Botanic Park.
WHEN: March 6-9, 2026.
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- News.com.au
Robbie Dolan will sing at memorial service for fellow jockey Nikita Beriman's late dad Dennis
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The Advertiser
5 days ago
- The Advertiser
9 unique Australian festivals you need to attend at least once in your life
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The Advertiser
27-06-2025
- The Advertiser
6 best travel deals of the week: up to 30 per cent off local hotels
NOW Sydney's Australian National Maritime Museum is marking 80 years since the end of WWII with a series of programs, events, activations and exhibitions under the banner The World Remade. Exhibitions Persuasion and Second Strike have now opened with others to open down the track. WHEN: Until October. COMING UP More than 6000 people will converge on Birdsville in far west Queensland for the Birdsville Races, dubbed the Melbourne Cup of the outback. There's cowboy boots, camping, a big opening night gala, live music and fundraising for the Flying Doctors. WHEN: September 5-6. LATER WOMAdelaide is SA's annual four-day festival of music, arts, dance, food and ideas from around the world. In its 33rd year, the open-air festival will welcome 700 artists from 35 countires, celebrating cultural discovery in the city's Botanic Park. WHEN: March 6-9, 2026.
