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Council announces dates for NAFA 2022
Pitured above; Circus Wonderland The dates for the North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) for 2022 have been announced bringing the...
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Nov 29, 20212 min read
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North Queensland Ceramic Awards 2022 nominations open
One of the country’s leading ceramics art awards with a major acquisitive prize of $10,000 is now accepting nominations from creators...
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Nov 5, 20211 min read
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LOCAL MAKES THE FINALS IN STATE AWARDS
L Pictured above: Pete & Sharon Smith owner operators Magnetic Jet Ski Tours Magnetic Jet Ski Tours has been announced as a Finalist in...
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Oct 11, 20212 min read
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RADF Round 1 now open to Townsville art practitioners
Townsville artists can now apply for a grant from the Regional Arts Development Fund Round 1 through Townsville City Council. Council...
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Oct 5, 20212 min read
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Entries now open for The Percivals 2022
Pictured above: Cutler Footway's painting - Jack Betteridge Costumed as an Elf: Don’t F. With Me, Fellas!. Applications for The...
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Oct 1, 20212 min read
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Australian arts icon Robyn Archer donates collection to the National Museum of Australia
Pictured above: Robyn Archer. Photo Claudia Raschelle Internationally acclaimed singer, writer, performer, artistic director and public...
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Sep 8, 20213 min read
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Perc Tucker Regional Gallery celebrates 40th anniversary
Pictured above: John Coburn 'Garden of Desire'. North Queensland’s oldest gallery is marking its 40th birthday with the new exhibition...
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Sep 2, 20213 min read
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Local Tourism Business Nominated For Queensland Award
Pictured above: Pete & Sharon Smith from Magnetic Jet Ski Tours Debbie Denison Congratulations to Magnetic Jet Ski Tours who have been...
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Aug 17, 20211 min read
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Tens of thousands converge on NAFA in 2021
Pictured Above : Dancenorth’s production of Dungarri Nya Nya Ngarri Bi Nya at NAFA The North Australian Festival of Arts has marked off...
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Aug 17, 20213 min read
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Magnetic Island artists to benefit from RADF in 2021-2022 grant rounds
Magnetic Island artists will be able to apply for a share of $100,000 in Regional Arts Development Fund grants through Townsville City...
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Aug 16, 20212 min read
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Music stars to perform free show at Queens Gardens
Above: L – R: AFCM executive director Ricardo Peach, clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff, violinist Grace Clifford, Councillor Ann-Maree...
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Jul 22, 20212 min read
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Magnetic Island launches ‘Charm Offensive’ on Race Week entrants
Pictured above: Charm Offensive in Race Mode SMIRW. Photo Andrea Francolini Magnetic Island has turned heads for eons, but since SeaLink...
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Jul 13, 20213 min read
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Jul 6, 20210 min read
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Magnetic Island Artist Profile - Rhonda Stevens
Rhonda Stevens "I am delighted to have the opportunity to experience being filmed by such sensitive filmmakers as Jim McArthur and Sarah...
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Jul 6, 20211 min read
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The Fringe Force volunteer program wants you
Townsville City Council wants you to join the Fringe Force to be part of North Queensland’s biggest arts festival. Volunteers will have...
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May 24, 20211 min read
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Bringing the sisters and soul together at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week
Pictured above: Soul Sister crew in race mode. Photo Andrea Francolini Townsville sailor Donna Dewhurst is happily heading to her 10th...
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May 11, 20213 min read
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Magnets'
Magnets’ is a salty love song written on, and about Yunbenun (Magnetic Island), a tropical paradise situated just off the coast of...
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Mar 13, 20211 min read
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Magnetic Island National Park Walking Track Projects
Restoration and upgrade works are going ahead on two Magnetic Island walking tracks until the middle of this year. Works have started on...
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Feb 9, 20211 min read
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2021 NFF call for talent and venues
Get your act together for 2021! The Northern Fringe Festival (NFF) team is more excited than ever to bring you the Northern Fringe...
Magnetic Community News
Dec 3, 20201 min read
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