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flipboard.com | Sarah Downs
12 of the best furniture stores in SydneyEvery recommendation you see has been handpicked by our editors. If you click, buy or book through our links, we may earn a commission. Read more …
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themusicnetwork.com | Sarah Downs
Live Performance Australia (LPA) is urging federal election candidates to outline their plans for supporting Australia’s live arts and entertainment sector, a crucial part of the country’s culture. This industry, spanning ballet, theatre, music festivals, and concerts, engages more Australians than all major sports combined. Key stats:Over two-thirds of Australians attend live events. In 2023, there were more than 30.1 million ticketed attendances at live events.
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2 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Sarah Downs
1 hour ago'We’re being asphyxiated': US firms already struggling as China trade war heats upThe Trump administration is in a standoff with the Chinese government as trade tensions escalate, leaving US businesses in the crosshairs. US …4 hours agoKiwi receives US tax refund, but has no way to bank itTe Kuiti man Gavin Shoebridge was delighted to receive a windfall from the US Treasury - but then it came to depositing the cheque.
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2 weeks ago | 
au.variety.com | Sarah Downs
The Brisbane Comedy Festival has announced its full program for the 16th edition. Running from 23 April to 25 May, the festival will be held at Brisbane Powerhouse, The Tivoli, Fortitude Music Hall, and The Princess Theatre, offering a month of comedy. Brisbane Comedy Festival Director, Phoebe Meredith, mentioned that over 130 shows are scheduled this year.
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2 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Sarah Downs
7 hours agoStop the scroll spiral with these secret Netflix tricks that will have you bingeing something new in minutes. If your Netflix queue has started to feel a little tired, you're not alone. With so many options and a homepage that tends to show the same suggestions on repeat, finding something new to …
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2 weeks ago | 
themusicnetwork.com | Sarah Downs
News Share on twitter Share on facebook Nineteen music organisations across the country have come together to launch ‘Vote Music 2025’, a national campaign asking all political parties to back a stronger future for Australian music. The campaign outlines five key goals to support more jobs, stronger communities, and help local music reach more people both at home and overseas. The upcoming federal election, the campaign says, is a big moment.
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2 weeks ago | 
themusicnetwork.com | Sarah Downs
On April 26, over 50 artists and speakers will unite for Our House, an intimate, community-driven event series designed to spark important conversations ahead of the federal election. Held across eight locations nationwide, the event will feature acoustic performances from top Australian musicians such as The Bouys, Annie Hamilton, South Summit, Phil Jamieson, Jack River, Death By Denim, Jordi Davieson (San Cisco), Beddy Rays, Great Gable, Benjamin Stewart (Slowly Slowly), and many more.
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2 weeks ago | 
themusicnetwork.com | Sarah Downs
Billed as the next evolution of Spotify’s music DNA, Turn Up Au is a long-term program designed to make Australian music “unmissable, undeniable, and inarguable”. Spotify has championed local artists for 13 years, but this marks its most ambitious move yet. The initiative will run across Spotify’s highest-impact marketing channels — from out-of-home and social to digital and on-platform programming.
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2 weeks ago | 
themusicnetwork.com | Sarah Downs
Gender inequality in the global music industry is getting some attention through a new project called Equaliser. Created by the UNESCO Creative Cities of Music (UCOM) network, Equaliser brings music professionals together to learn, share, and support each other. The goal? To help women and girls in the music world and work towards gender equality, as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #5.
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2 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Sarah Downs
Financial expert reveals how ASX crash could make everyday Aussies $248,022: 'Simple'In the last week global sharemarkets have taken a serious hit, with over USD$5 trillion (AUD$8.34 trillion) wiped off the value of stocks around the …
