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ausculture newsletter June 2005

Welcome to Australia's Culture and Recreation Portal Newsletter for June 2005

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NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week is coming up from 3-10 July, with a theme of 'Our future begins with solidarity'. A number of events have been planned to recognise the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our community and various cultural, sporting and political arenas. You may like to learn a little about Australia's Indigenous art. Have a look at http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/indigenousart/

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Snippets from our What's New page for June 2005 http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/news/
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Bangarra Dance Theatre's new production, Boomerang, depicts a family's return to their traditional land 'to rekindle the sacred wisdom of the past for future generations'. Through the stunning choreography of internationally renowned choreographer Stephen Page, the audience is witness to the social impact of the new on the forgotten rituals of the old.
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The Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne is set to play host to the largest animation event in Australian history. From 21-26 June, the 5th Melbourne International Animation Festival will take place; showcasing over 200 animated films from more than 30 countries.
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The Queensland Premier's Literary Awards are currently calling for entries from established and aspiring authors alike. This is your opportunity to gain recognition in the competitive literary industry and financial assistance to support ongoing creativity. A total of $235,000 in prize money is up for grabs across 15 categories including the Fiction Book Award, Unpublished Indigenous Writer, Television Script and Young Adult Book Award
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The British Council in Australia is offering aspiring visual artists between the ages of 18-26 the chance to win $10,000 to visit the United Kingdom through its Mordant Visual Arts Award. There are 6 awards in total; 5 in the creative industries category and 1 in the visual arts. Winners will receive a tailored professional placement in the UK, a cash prize and career development. Applications close 8 July.
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For further details of these and other Australian cultural and recreational news items visit our regularly updated What's New page at http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/news/.

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