# Arts, Culture & Sport of Australia

**Parent:** [Australia.md](../Australia.md)  
**Authoritative source:** [Australia Council for the Arts](https://australiacouncil.gov.au) · [Sport Australia](https://www.sportaus.gov.au)

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## Arts & Culture

### National Broadcaster
**Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)** — Australia's national public broadcaster, funded by the federal government but editorially independent.
- Television, radio, and digital news/content
- **URL:** [abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au)

**Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)** — Multilingual and multicultural public broadcaster.
- **URL:** [sbs.com.au](https://www.sbs.com.au)

### Major Arts Institutions

| Institution | Location | URL |
|---|---|---|
| National Gallery of Australia | Canberra, ACT | [nga.gov.au](https://www.nga.gov.au) |
| National Museum of Australia | Canberra, ACT | [nma.gov.au](https://www.nma.gov.au) |
| Australian War Memorial | Canberra, ACT | [awm.gov.au](https://www.awm.gov.au) |
| Art Gallery of NSW | Sydney, NSW | [artgallery.nsw.gov.au](https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au) |
| National Gallery of Victoria | Melbourne, VIC | [ngv.vic.gov.au](https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au) |
| QAGOMA | Brisbane, QLD | [qagoma.qld.gov.au](https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au) |
| Sydney Opera House | Sydney, NSW | [sydneyoperahouse.com](https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com) |

### Film
- **Screen Australia** — national arts agency supporting Australian screen content
- **URL:** [screenaustralia.gov.au](https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au)
- Notable filmmakers: Baz Luhrmann, Peter Weir, Jane Campion (NZ/AU)
- Notable actors: Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Chris Hemsworth

### Literature
- **Australian literature prize:** Miles Franklin Literary Award (est. 1957)
- Notable authors: Tim Winton, Richard Flanagan, Kate Grenville, Peter Carey

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## Sport

### Major Sports & Governing Bodies

| Sport | Governing Body | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Rules Football (AFL) | AFL Commission | [afl.com.au](https://www.afl.com.au) |
| Cricket | Cricket Australia | [cricket.com.au](https://www.cricket.com.au) |
| Rugby League (NRL) | National Rugby League | [nrl.com](https://www.nrl.com) |
| Rugby Union | Rugby Australia | [rugby.com.au](https://www.rugby.com.au) |
| Football (Soccer) | Football Australia | [footballaustralia.com.au](https://www.footballaustralia.com.au) |
| Tennis | Tennis Australia | [tennis.com.au](https://www.tennis.com.au) |
| Swimming | Swimming Australia | [swimming.org.au](https://www.swimming.org.au) |
| Netball | Netball Australia | [netball.com.au](https://netball.com.au) |

### Australian Open (Tennis)
- First Grand Slam of the year
- Held annually in January, Melbourne Park
- One of four tennis Grand Slam tournaments
- **URL:** [australianopen.com](https://www.australianopen.com)

### Olympic Record
Australia has competed at every Summer Olympic Games held since 1896. Hosted in **1956 (Melbourne)** and **2000 (Sydney)**.
- **Committee:** [olympics.com.au](https://www.olympics.com.au)
- **2032 host:** Brisbane, QLD

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## Public Holidays (National)

| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January |
| Australia Day | 26 January |
| Good Friday | Variable (April) |
| Easter Monday | Variable (April) |
| ANZAC Day | 25 April |
| King's Birthday | Variable (June/Oct, state-dependent) |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
| Boxing Day | 26 December |

*State/territory holidays vary. Full list:* [fairwork.gov.au/leave/public-holidays](https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/public-holidays)

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## Authoritative Sources

| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Australia Council for the Arts | <https://australiacouncil.gov.au> |
| Sport Australia | <https://www.sportaus.gov.au> |
| Screen Australia | <https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au> |
| Australian Broadcasting Corporation | <https://www.abc.net.au> |
| Tourism Australia — Culture | <https://www.australia.com/en/arts-culture.html> |