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8 October 2012, Events

2013 Australian Events and Festivals Calendar

From international food and wine festivals and adrenalin-pumping sports events to weird and wacky celebrations, the Australian events calendar is as colourful as it is varied. Check out a selection of events taking place in 2013. More...

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3 June 2011, Events

New Year's Eve

Australians celebrate New Year with gusto. The occasion at the heart of summer festivities is marked across the country with huge outdoor parties, glittering fireworks, music festivals and family entertainment. More......

27 July 2012, Events

New Year's Eve Sydney

Sydney is known as the world’s New Year's Eve capital for good reason. Every year more than 1.6 million people gather around Sydney Harbour, and more than 1 billion watch from home, to welcome the New Year with a bang. More......

27 July 2012, Events

Noosa International Food and Wine Festival

Based in Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, the Noosa International Food and Wine Festival is one of Australia’s premier food and wine events.  More......

8 October 2012, Events

Opera on Sydney Harbour

Experience the magic of a world famous opera set atop a stage on Sydney Harbour.  Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour returns for a second year in 2013 with a production of CarmenMore......

26 August 2011, Events

Ord Valley Muster

What began as a novel one night event – a dinner in the outback for local businesses – has morphed into a two week festival celebrating the spirit, talent and cultural diversity of the remote east Kimberley region of Western Australia. More......

23 October 2012, Events

Outback festivals and events

Australia's Outback events range from the weird to the wonderful - from world championship lizard races, to country rodeos, bushmen’s carnivals, country races and the epic Great Outback Cattle Drive. More......

2 September 2011, Events

Parramasala

Parramasala - The Australian Festival of South Asian Arts - transforms Parramatta each year with contemporary music, dance, theatre, film, workshops and exhibitions. More......

9 October 2012, Events

Performing Arts, Opera and Musical Theatre

There are plenty of events for lovers of opera, theatre and the performing arts in Australia. Discover major international stage shows, world class opera and contemporary dance productions year-round in our cities and regional centres. More......

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