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21 January 2023
LABOR ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR COUNTRY MUSIC
LABOR has launched its plan for Country Music in NSW, with a commitment to complete the state’s first Regional Music Census, mapping music venues, performances and music infrastructure across regional NSW for the first time.
An analysis of the latest data from Liquor and Gaming shows that NSW has slipped dramatically behind Victoria when it comes to regional music venues, with just 48 specific music venues in regional NSW compared to 308 music venues in regional Victoria - less than a sixth as many.
Based on Victorian research, the economic gain to NSW of closing that gap would be nearly $450 million in extra economic activity each year.
The Regional Music Census would be completed alongside a music census for Sydney venues, with both to be completed by the end of 2023.
Other elements of Labor’s plan to support country music over four years include:
• Guaranteed funding for five Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music Senior Scholarships per year, $40,000 to support the Academy to deliver their country music education and professional development programs, and $7,500 per year to send the leading graduate to Nashville.
• Working as a priority to set up a Special Entertainment Precinct in Tamworth, along with local live music venues and Tamworth Regional Council to guarantee the long term future of the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
• A commitment to country music representation on the Contemporary Music Artform board.
Making this announcement at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, John Graham, Shadow Minister for the Arts, Music and the Night Time Economy said: “Country music in NSW has huge potential given our talented artists, the importance of the Tamworth festival and the grip country music has on the heartstrings of the biggest music market in the world.”
“We want to see that potential grow, especially after a hard couple of years for the industry.”
“We need to back our regional venues to make that possible and rebuild the regional touring circuit that is so important to the country music scene.”
“The first step is this stocktake on the regional venues we have, which allows us to build from there.”
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30 December 2022
LOWER COST OF PBS MEDICINES FROM JANUARY
Healthcare a major concern among voters
THE new, lower cost of PBS medicines comes into effect on New Year’s Day, meaning the most patients will pay for a PBS listed medication is $30, down from $42.50.
THE new, lower cost of PBS medicines comes into effect on New Year’s Day, meaning the most patients will pay for a PBS listed medication is $30, down from $42.50.
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21 December 2022
LIVING IN THE ROOF AT ACCOR STADIUM
Wildlife rescuers save a baby peregrine falcon
Story and pictures by AYUSH KUMAR
A FAMILY of Peregrine Falcons have made their home in the roof of Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park for the past four years.
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09 December 2022
BUSWAYS RECOGNISED FOR TRANSPORT INNOVATION
From humble beginnings to industry leader
AUSTRALIAN bus operator Busways has been recognised as a leader in public transport innovation and sustainability winning the 2022 BusNSW Environment and Innovation Award at BusNSW Industry Gala Dinner.
AUSTRALIAN bus operator Busways has been recognised as a leader in public transport innovation and sustainability winning the 2022 BusNSW Environment and Innovation Award at BusNSW Industry Gala Dinner.
07 December 2022
COUNCIL ENDORSES ST MARYS TOWN CENTRE PLAN
THE future of St Marys is looking bright with Penrith City Council taking a significant step forward in establishing its vision for the area.
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22 November 2022
$905M HELP PACKAGE TO TAXI LICENCE HOLDERS
NSW package most generous in Australia
THE NSW Government has presented a final assistance package to NSW taxi licence holders, offering assistance payments worth a total of $905M.
THE NSW Government has presented a final assistance package to NSW taxi licence holders, offering assistance payments worth a total of $905M.
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22 November 2022
WHY THE DAYS OF BANK LOYALTY ARE OVER
Trust an issue as online captures hearts
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
Once the bastions of Australian society, traditional banks are now ‘on the nose’ with customers according to new research.
Once the bastions of Australian society, traditional banks are now ‘on the nose’ with customers according to new research.
