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Investigation into Powerhouse Parramatta museum under way as stop-gap leader steps in

The Guardian World Monday 31 August 2026, 23:42 UTC By Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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‘Opera House of the west’ still slated to open to the public as scheduled on 7 November, NSW arts minister saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn investigation is under way into allegations of misconduct involving senior executives at the soon-to-be-opened Powerhouse Parramatta. The $915m museum in western Sydney, billed as one of the world’s most significant new museum projects, is set to open in November.

‘Opera House of the west’ still slated to open to the public as scheduled on 7 November, NSW arts minister says

An investigation is under way into allegations of misconduct involving senior executives at the soon-to-be-opened Powerhouse Parramatta.

The $915m museum in western Sydney, billed as one of the world’s most significant new museum projects, is set to open in November.

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