Federal government to make a name change
The Australian Government’s digital ID app, myGovID, is changing its name to myID. A digital ID is an online method of confirming your ID that does not require physical documents which is another move to digitise services affecting older Australians. The app will have a new name and look, but…
City of Sydney wants to turn Redfern car park into aged care facility
The City of Sydney is calling for expressions of interest to redevelop a Redfern council car park into a not-for profit aged care facility for at least 50 older people. Proposals are invited from registered not-for-profit residential aged care providers to design, build and operate the facility at 49 Cope Street….
INXS founder to tour Oz after Grand Ole Opry debut.
Andrew Farriss, best known as the co-founder and creative powerhouse behind the legendary band INXS, will mark a major milestone in his career by making his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, December 14. The announcement comes as Andrew kicks off his Australian tour in Sydney on October 24, winding…
Sydney Festival gets a new director
Kris Nelson will assume the role of Festival Director for Sydney Festival from 2026 to 2029, leading the festival into its milestone 50th edition in 2026. The Sydney Festival Board shared the exciting news today, with Nelson joining the fold following a six-and-a-half-year stint as Artistic Director and CEO at…
AI art moves into reality – new exhibition launches in Healesville, Victoria.
RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort is providing a glimpse into the future of art with the opening of the Digital Dreams, Analog Echoes – an Artificial Intelligence (AI) inspired art exhibition – open from 21 September to 1 December 2024. Adding to the extensive range of facilities at the Club and…