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50th Kununurra Show, 8-9 July 2022
Kununurra Agricultural Show is held each July. This vibrant and unique community event has been running since 1972 (we're turning 50!) ​and is a great addition to the East Kimberley experience bucket list.​​
Wallabies to play England for the new Ella-Mobbs Cup
Australia and England will play for a new trophy when the two nations face off in next month’s eToro England Series; the Ella-Mobbs Cup named after two iconic Rugby figures from each nation. Mark Ella is a Wallabies legend. The first indigenous Captain of the Wallabies, the Fly Half is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted players in Australian Rugby history.
NSW Government invests in aboriginal koala conservation: Griffin
A $600,000 investment to support an Aboriginal koala habitat conservation project is being delivered as one of the first actions in the NSW Koala Strategy. Minister for Environment James Griffin said the project with the Gumbaynggirr community applies cultural lessons from traditional owners. “The traditional custodians of this land intrinsically understand how to care for their Country,” Mr Griffin said ... ARR.News has some questions for the Minister.
Statewide emergency order issued for varroa mite in NSW
A statewide emergency order has been issued to control the movement of bees across NSW and stop the spread of varroa mite ... “After the first detection of varroa mite at the Port of Newcastle on Friday, DPI is investigating potentially contaminated hives outside the initial 50 kilometre biosecurity zone,” Minister Saunders said.
Beaudesert Town Centre revitalisation works progress amidst turntable discovery
Archaeologists are assessing a railway turntable unearthed near the Beaudesert Railway Station during works as part of the Town Centre Revitalisation project. The exact location and condition of the turntable could not be determined by Council prior to works commencing for the Beaudesert Town Centre Revitalisation project.
WA artist Jerome Davenport to complete Onslow Water Tank Mural Project
Davenport, who hails from regional WA, was selected by members of a community Art Selection Group and endorsed by Council this month. The Shire of Ashburton have acquired the services of Perth based artist Jerome Davenport to complete the Onslow Water Tank Mural Project.
Making the Toowoomba region a mountain bike destination
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will look at alternative route opportunities for mountain biking along the escarpment rather than progressing with plans to build trails in Redwood Park ... “There is a huge opportunity to grow mountain biking in our Region. We want to develop a bike trail network of up to 100kms to make our Region a destination that draws tourists from all across Australia, as well as international riders but it’s important we get the balance right" : Cr Tim McMahon.
Alice Springs Beanie Festival, 24-27 June 2022
Alice Springs Beanie Festival
Screenshot: Alice Springs Beanie Festival
Related story: The art of beanie crafting comes to Tennant Creek
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