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Artists’ open studio weekend
Join us for this one-off event weekend where some of the Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s most talented creatives are opening their studios and workshops to the public, many for the very first time. Meet the artists and gain unique insight into their creative process. View first-hand the techniques and processes of a diverse range of artistic pursuits from painting, drawing, sculpture, glass, pottery, ceramics, jewellery, metalwork, textiles and more. Some works will be available for purchase direct from the artist.
Going old school – making it social with scones
Sunshine Coast foodie Martin Duncan said he started the Scone Time events as a way to combat isolation experienced by our elderly residents and to breathe life into Sunshine Coast heritage halls. “Now, Scone Time is about bringing everyone together for a good old-fashioned chat, in person, while enjoying a sweet treat,” Mr Duncan said.
Australian music icon Archie Roach to perform at Mildura Arts Centre
Sunraysia audiences will have the rare opportunity of seeing one of Australian music’s most iconic performers live in their own region when Archie Roach takes to the Mildura Arts Centre (MAC) stage this month.
Dowerin Do-over: A Festival of Ideas
The ‘Do-Over’ is part conference, part hands on place-making, and will include 1.5 days of interactive activities along Dowerin’s Main Street.
Blank Canvas Central Coast
From headland to hinterland, the Central Coast boasts a vibrant community of makers and creators. A selection of works from outstanding local ‘Makers and Creators’ will be featured across April as part of the inaugural creative activation Blank Canvas Central Coast.
Whyalla uneARTh Festival 2021
Back with a brand new format, Whyalla's award winning uneARTh Festival is sure to offer a great experience for everyone.
Words Out West
Watch the snapshot of the Words Out West, Western Downs Readers & Writers Festival
Big shows are back at the Brolga Theatre
The Brolga Theatre in Maryborough is getting back to normal with the first sold out performance since COVID-19 emerged and a bumper line up of big name shows over the next few months ... “One of Australia’s favourite comedians, Carl Barron, will have a full house in stitches next Tuesday night (23 March) when he brings his new show ‘Skating Rink for Flies’ to the Brolga stage,” Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said.
Seven champions crowned at the Sunsmart WA Bodyboard Titles at Mandurah Wedge
Seven champions have been crowned after an exciting opening event of the 2021 SunSmart WA Bodyboard Titles presented by Good Earth. Mandurah provided summer-like conditions over the weekend with small, clean and sun-drenched waves on offer for the diverse mix of talent who converged from right across WA to compete.
Strategy would make path to $300B by 2030 less steep
John Lloyd, Agribusiness Australia. This is not a critique of the National Farmers Federation’s laudable $100 billion aspiration. Agribusiness Australia’s own ambition is built on continuity with the NFF platform, and also to ensure it becomes reality. But it’s just a matter of seeing trend against target.

