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The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival runs from 26 October to 4 November 2026. A practical guide to ticket dates, prices, venues and key programme highlights.
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Japan’s immigration fees changed on 1 October 2026. See the new residence renewal, status-change and permanent-residence charges, plus the transition rule for earlier applications.
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A practical guide to Surf + Sound at Manly Wharf and Manly Beach, with free art and surfing, verified concert prices, dates and booking details.
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Home Affairs now says the next Skilled Independent (subclass 189) invitation round is expected by 31 October 2026. Here is what candidates should check before any invitation is issued.
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Tamer Hosny and Tamer Ashour perform at Etihad Arena on 17 October 2026. Check ticket prices, age rules, accessibility, parking and mobile-entry details.
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Dutch Design Week runs in Eindhoven from 17 to 25 October 2026. Check ticket prices, opening hours, key programme picks and practical visitor advice.
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Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival runs from 22 to 31 October 2026. Compare key concerts, Sydney venues and verified ticket prices.
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Beijing Music Festival runs 9–20 October 2026 with 12 performances, including Anoushka Shankar, the London Philharmonic, Mozart opera and a symphonic-rock finale.
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The Dutch government plans to tax gains on most Box 3 investments when they are realised from 2028. Here is what international residents need to know, and what remains undecided.
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