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International Women’s Day Awards 2010

MiSociety March 8th, 2010

8 February 2010
Women in Local Government 2010 Award winners
Great women in local government recognised at major awards

As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, high achieving women in local government have been recognised at a major awards ceremony at State Parliament today. Continue Reading »

Sydney Town Hall Reopens with Unvaulted Exhibition

MiSociety March 5th, 2010

March 5, 2010toApril 26, 2010

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Sydney Town Hall Reopening night story and photos
Sydney Town Hall reopens – see what they discovered during the renovations in their exhibition Unvaulted

  •  Sat 6 March to Mon 26 April 10am – 4pm (closed Good Friday and Easter Monday)
  • Unvaulted at Town Hall, Sydney Continue Reading »

Archibald Prize 2010 Wynne and Sulman Prizes

MiSociety February 25th, 2010

February 25, 2010toMarch 3, 2011

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Archibald Prize 2010 Wynne & Sulman Prizes

  • Announcement of finalists for all prizes and the Packing Room Prize to be announced Wed 17 March
  • Sydney and Regional touring dates announced

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ART – TAP Gallery: Inaugural Womens Art Prize

MiSociety February 23rd, 2010

March 10, 2010

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  • 10th March 2010
  • Time: 6pm

FILM – INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2010 – BOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND

MiSociety February 17th, 2010

  • Melbourne – Cinema Nova       10th to 17th March 2010
  • Sydney – Cinema Paris          12th to 18th March 2010
Hindi cinema’s beautiful and acclaimed actress Rani Mukherjee (often referred to as Queen of Bollywood & India’s Julia Roberts) will open the Melbourne and Sydney editions of the Indian Film Festival.

Sydney Town Hall to Reopen in March 2010

MiSociety February 12th, 2010

Sydney’s Town Hall will  reopen to the public in March 2010 after $40 million safety works.
12 February 2010

Sydney Town Hall will be reopened to the public after a $40 million essential services, internal safety and fire services upgrade – concluding stage one of a five-year rescue plan to protect the 19th century building for future generations.  Continue Reading »

Eva Breuer of the Eva Breuer Gallery dead at 68

MiSociety February 10th, 2010

Eva Anne Breuer  (1942-2010)

A sad note from the Eva Bruer Gallery Continue Reading »

Lord Monckton Public Debate; Does Anthropogenic Global Warming Endanger Mankind?

MiSociety February 10th, 2010

March 12, 2010toFebruary 12, 2010

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Lord Monckton Tour of Australia Sydney Revisited.  Tim Lambert has accepted the challenge of Lord Christopher Monckton to Australian scientists to publicly debate the issue of man made global warming.

  •  12th February 2010 Time:    12.30pm
  • HILTON HOTEL Sydney Grand Ballroom
  • Cost:     $30.00 RSVP / Reg details below Continue Reading »

THEATRE – Short+Sweet: 1000th new Australian play to be announced

MiSociety February 5th, 2010

February 9, 2010

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  • Opening Tuesday 9 February 2010 at NIDA.
At this historic opening night at NIDA, Short+Sweet will name the 1000th new Australian play produced by the festival! Its playwright will be honoured and the milestone Continue Reading »

TASTE OF SYDNEY 2010 – Final restaurant announced

MiSociety February 4th, 2010

March 11, 2010toMarch 14, 2010

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Click for updated information on TASTE Sydney and your chance to WIN free tickets from MiSociety

Taste of Sydney will be held 11-14 March 2010 at Centennial Park.  Over 4 days, Centennial Parklands is transformed into a culinary haven where visitors will have the opportunity to dream up their ultimate degustation menu while discovering fine wines and specialty food and drink at the Taste Producers Market. Continue Reading »

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