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APRA AMCOS Winds Up Live Music Office And Live And Local Program After 13 Years

by Paul Cashmere

APRA AMCOS is ending the Live Music Office and Live And Local program after 13 years, saying regulatory reform goals have largely been achieved as the organisation turns its attention to improving the economics of live music venues.

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Dean Ormston APRA AMCOS CEO appointed to National Cultural Policy advisory group

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston Appointed To National Cultural Policy Advisory Group

by Paul Cashmere

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has been appointed to the Australian Government’s Policy Advisory Group to help guide the development of the country’s next National Cultural Policy.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Women In Music Mentor Program Opens

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The Australian Independent Labels Association (AIR) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for its next intake of mentees for its Women in Music Mentor program thanks to support from the Australian Government.

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard apologise to Australia

Johnny Depp Ends His ‘War On Terrier’ With Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Johnny Depp and his wife Amber Heard looked extremely uncomfortable as they read a prepared statement apologising for Boogate and Pistolgate, the scandal that almost destroyed all life as we know it in Australia.

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Australian Government Officially Notifies Chris Brown Of Its Intent To Refuse Visa

by Paul Cashmere

Chris Brown’s Australian tour is currently up in the air after the Australian Government issued the convicted domestic violence aggressor a notice of intent to refuse him a Visa.

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