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March 21st, 2011

Tracking the restoration of a painting, in celebration of 130 years in Australia

Have you ever been curious about how the restoration of a painting actually happens? The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), the oldest public art gallery in Australia, has created an online diary to track the conservation treatment of Crossing of the Red Sea, a prized painting by Nicolas Poussin. The diary began in January 2011 [...]

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February 8th, 2011

Support for communities affected by Australian floods

Since December, the Australian States of Queensland and Victoria have been inundated by severe floods which have caused massive destruction to townships and infrastructure—and the loss of lives. [...]

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November 2nd, 2010

On the Road Again with the Australian Chamber Orchestra

The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is a true product of Australia’s vibrant and adventurous spirit. Internationally renowned for its inspired programming, it has an artistic style that includes not only classical masterworks, but also innovative interdisciplinary projects. [...]

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September 7th, 2010

Progress in breast cancer research in Australia

For over 45 years the The Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Australia has been pioneering study into some of the most widespread diseases affecting our community. It is a world leader in biomedical research and its scientists have achieved significant breakthroughs in understanding and treating diseases such as cancer, diabetes and obesity, Alzheimer’s and [...]

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