Campfire sparks big, bright idea
Patricia Gill. Renowned Denmark photographer Nic Duncan and Menang – Gnudju Elder and WA Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, Aunty Carol Pettersen, had a brilliant idea while camping two years ago. At the time, expressions of interest were called for projects to mark Albany’s bicentenary of white settlement.
Take flight with local birds in Price
Caitlin Menadue. Price is celebrating its bird wildlife through an interactive display, made possible by a Grassroots Grant from Landscapes SA Northern and Yorke. Championed by the Price Progress Association and Yorke Peninsula locals, the interactive wingspan display is located near the playground and features large-scale local bird species.
Celebrating a new book honouring May Gibbs, Nutcote and wild koalas: Australian Koala Foundation
The Australian Koala Foundation is delighted to have sponsored a new enchanting book celebrating the life of May Gibbs and her love of wild koalas ... Written by Fiona Starr and created for Nutcote’s centenary, this stunning 100-page book brings together May’s own words, artwork, and rich imagery to tell the story of the place she called home.
From the Louvre to Casino – Yuin artist part of new exhibition
Therese Schier. There’s a new exhibition coming to the Casino Art Gallery featuring internationally acclaimed Yuin artist Lloyd Gawura Hornsby from Glenn Innes and Galibul Elder Noel Caldwell (Uncle Charlie). The Celebrating NAIDOC exhibition opens on Saturday June 13 with artworks by local and regional First Nations artists.
Carp for Crocs and landscape photographer Christian Fletcher joins us
Carp for Crocs and landscape photographer Christian Fletcher joins us for the day to day on owning a Tesla in the country, and a colab between James and Christian Fletcher's band Chain Ave?
New GM no stranger to local arts scene
Patricia Gill. Denmark Arts' new general manager Annette Drenth has worked with the organisation for the past eight months in a ‘passion project' as a mentor ... "I have also engaged with Denmark Arts and its programs for more than two decades, as a visitor regularly holidaying in Denmark with my small family," Annette said.
Safe hands in tough times for the arts
Patricia Gill. Abbie Pedersen hands over the directorship of Denmark Arts to Annette Drenth confident in the future of the organisation.
Enjoy cosy, bookish vibes this June as Words Out West returns
The local festival, which has gained immense popularity over recent years, continues to celebrate creativity, community, and connection through the love of words. Shifting the event to June invites bibliophiles to indulge in the cosy winter pastime: stay indoors, keep warm with a cuppa, and be inspired by some of their favourite authors.
World Press Photo
The Art Gallery of Ballarat brings World Press Photo to regional Victoria for the first time this August. Each year, the contest highlights the outstanding work of photojournalists and documentary photographers from across the globe.
The Angels dirty little secret revealed… (am I ever gonna see your face again)
Plus your farming weather, rural news plus we catch up with Matt Read from Boekeman Toyota who is refusing to give me a 300 series...
A piano transformed by art and Joy(ce) will be in the street for everyone to play
It has been more than a labour of love – artist Sally Joyce has transformed an upright piano into a work of art … “I wanted this piano to be a gift of unexpected beauty and a work beyond what was expected of me,” Sally said.
Dark skies shine through the clouds at the 2026 Dark Sky Festival
Danielle Nicolson, Amy Reed and Tim Burke. Despite some 'less than ideal' weather conditions, the 2026 Lord Howe Island Dark Sky Festival proved once again that a little cloud cover is no match for great company, fun events and a shared passion for the wonders of the night.
Angie’s scorched earth ceramics
Nancy Whittaker. Angie Robinson has work on permanent display in the MANet Art Gallery. I needed to find out more about her beautiful ceramic pots ... to find out exactly what saggar firing was after seeing her beautiful pots...
Caught out thanks to Caught in the Current
The launch of Caught in the Current, The Dire Consequences of Politics Driving the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in Barham, celebrated a long-awaited, community-driven historical and factual resource on Australian Water Policy ... The book is explicitly designed as a factual counter-narrative and practical tool for inquiries, libraries, and policy debate.
The Aussie duo quietly transforming how kids learn is going mainstream
This June, beloved “edu-tainers” Pevan & Sarah will make their highly anticipated debut on ABC, taking their proven learning model from classrooms into loungerooms across the country. And in anticipation of the debut, they are taking to the stage around Australia on a national tour.
Cuttlefest Art Prize exhibition returns to Middleback Arts Centre
The creativity of local and regional artists will once again be celebrated as the 2026 Cuttlefest Art Prize Exhibition opens at the Middleback Arts Centre on Tuesday, 2 June at 6pm, featuring the exhibition launch, awards presentation and panel session.
Surreal exhibition heads to Naracoorte
Adair Dunsford. Country Arts SA is bringing Adelaide artist Dan Withey and his exhibition to Naracoorte this Friday, featuring bold colours, a strong graphic aesthetic, and subtle humour. Called “Finite Bounty”, the touring exhibition dives into the concept of animism the belief that all things in the universe, not just humans possess a spiritual essence.
Miniatures in May a roaring success
Balranald Art Gallery welcomed art lovers through its doors on Friday night for the opening of Miniatures in May, with the exhibition's second year already surpassing its debut in both the number of entries and participating artists.
Brick by Brick exhibition celebrates local heritage landmarks
The Living Arts Space is delighted to present Brick by Brick: 10 Years of Building Bendigo, a new exhibition celebrating a decade of creativity from the Bendigo LEGO® User Group. Founded in 2014, the Bendigo LEGO® User Group has grown to more than 100 members across central Victoria.
Painted water tower project shines spotlight on Ivanhoe
The Ivanhoe painted water tower project has been completed and it is already capturing the imagination of local residents and visitors to the region. The artist, Krimsone, has been working hard over several weeks to successfully create the stand-out project.
Giving air to art
How do you improve your painting skills if there's no one providing positive feedback? And how do you develop routine and rhythm to your art practice when life is a brilliant distractor? For emerging artist, Kat Lamb, the answer came in the form of a plein air painting group.
Wilbinga national park proposal screening at Luna cinemas
A film about a proposal to turn Wilbinga, a locality north of Two Rocks and south of Guilderton, into a national park is screening at Luna Palace Cinemas ... Wilbinga lies between Two Rocks and the southern side of the Moore River mouth with the town of Guilderton on the estuary’s north side.
