Haggis and traditional dancing in WA's outback
By Ruby Littler and Rachel Jackson
Scottish expats in WA's outback host traditional Ceilidh in a belated honouring of Burns Night.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/expats-cultural-traditions-outback-wa/106469744
#CommunityandSociety #CommunityandMulticulturalFestivals #CarnivalsandFestivals #Multiculturalism #RegionalCommunities #RubyLittler #RachelJackson
New Spirit of Tasmania ferry to be used as Dark Mofo floating art gallery
By Sophie Jaggers
The new spirit of Tasmania ferries might not be available for journeys across the Bass Strait yet — but this winter, one of them will take on a new role as an art gallery, during Hobart's Dark Mofo festival.
#Art #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #ContemporaryArt #VisualArt #LibrariesMuseumsandGalleries #CarnivalsandFestivals #Sculpture #TravelandTourism #SophieJaggers
How Melbourne ended up with the biggest comedy festival in the world
By Yasmin Jeffery
The very first Melbourne International Comedy Festival launched 40 years ago, and while it's kept its scrappy charm, things look pretty different today.
#Comedy #StandUpComedy #CarnivalsandFestivals #YasminJeffery
Underground 'bush doofs' get legal makeover in WA's South West
By Gabrielle Becerra Mellet
Margaret River promoter Muso Kami hopes to ease local concerns and provide a place for people to dance the night away without breaking the law.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/south-west-bush-doofs-legal-event/106467472
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