Sunday festival to mark latest addition to silo art trail
The latest addition to the Riverland and Mallee's silo art trail will be celebrated with a special festival this weekend. Enliven Lameroo will be held in the town's main street this Sunday 27 April, from 11am to 3pm, coinciding with renowned overseas-based mural artist Sam 'Smug' Bates completing work on the western silo.
‘There to Lend a Hand’ – Josh Arnold pens powerful anthem to celebrate Rural Aid’s 10-year milestone
Golden Guitar-winning singer-songwriter Josh Arnold has released a moving new song, There to Lend a Hand, in celebration of Rural Aid’s 10-year anniversary.
“Kooka” has a new mate
Donald’s new kookaburra is the brainchild of Jodie Hollis, current chairperson of the Donald 2000 Committee. Jodie contacted the artist, Chris Fussell, who lives in Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley ... The Donald kookaburra stands 5.5 metres tall, and took over two years to build.
Watercolour workshop a wonderful evening
A watercolour workshop recently hosted by Heidi Jane Illustrations at the Wheatsheaf Store in East Greenmount proved to be a great evening for those in attendance. Organiser Heidi said the ladies enjoyed an evening of creativity and meeting new people plus a delicious meal served.
From Tibet to Tamborine Mountain, singer-songwriter’s musical journey
Tibetan-Australian singer-songwriter Tenzin Choegyal is inviting music lovers to join his cultural journey in a one-night-only performance in the Scenic Rim. His Whispering Sky concert at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre ... 16 May, will showcase his extraordinary vocal ability and mastery of traditional instruments such as the lingbu (bamboo flute) and dranyen (three-stringed lute).
Mario bags the blue ribbon for his leafy leather creation at Royal Easter Show
Mario Sanchez Huertas wasn’t able to get to the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year but the bag he made did. At his leather studio in Kyogle, Mario didn’t know his bag was a winner until he was sent a message.
Music, trucks, fish, beef – Six big events coming to Richmond Valley
The busy time for events in Richmond Valley is May–August. Mark these events in your calendar because you won’t want to miss them.
Lawloit annual bush concert
Last Sunday saw the sleepy hollow of Lawloit come alive to the sounds of music and laughter at the annual bush concert. Jason alias Chipper Gordon was MC for the afternoon setting the scene for a lot of fun.
Celebrating in style
Nhill College's annual Presentation Ball was held on the evening of Friday, 4 April, at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre. Eighteen Nhill College students were formally presented to their families and the guests of honour ...
Who belongs to Lake Mungo?
Western Heritage Group's new book, Country, Ancestors and Responsibility records information that Elders shared with us in the 1980s, showing that five Aboriginal Culture Groups have ancient cultural ties to the Willandra Lakes region. That's a unique way of belonging; but there's an outreach to non-Aboriginal people too.
You’ve got until May 3 to see embroidery that is out of this world at gallery exhibition
Elizabeth James has her artwork featured in the first embroidery exhibition at Cassino Gallery, Casino. Elizabeth lives in Casino and is part of the Lismore Group – Embroiderers’ Guild NSW that meets regularly in Lismore.
From the Outback to the ring: Western Plains wrestling duo chase WWE dreams
After moving hundreds of kilometres from NSW 2835 and 2830 to attend university, Scott Green and The Tuckman found themselves unfulfilled. Instead of following a traditional path, they made the bold decision to pursue their childhood dream of becoming professional wrestlers ... Watch out for The Dropouts from the Outback. ARR.News caught up with Scott and Tuck ...
That’s a wrap!
The striking appearance of the Barham Water Tower now complete.
Sculpture launch precedes lunch
Khancoban came alive on Saturday with the highly anticipated Khancoban Long Lunch event and the opening of the local leg of the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail and Snowy Hydro monument. Held at the town's community hall, the event was an afternoon filled with fine food, live music and a warm community atmosphere.
Jordan’s “Our Land” film debuted on Sunday
Debut in the UK on Channel 4 on Sunday night was former Narrandera woman Jordan Bryon's latest film Our Land ... The film is produced by the Emmy and BAFTA-winning Hardcash Productions, and made by the BAFTA-winning filmmaker Jordan Bryon for the ITV Exposure strand.
Lucy heading home to share her South American adventures
Serena Kirby. Surfer, activist, writer and filmmaker Lucy Small will return to Denmark this month for the screening of her new film, Ceibo. Lucy grew up in Denmark and says that even though she lives on the East Coast she still calls Denmark home.
New release – Eyes in the Sky – The history of aerial fire detection in Western Australia
Roger Underwood. Eyes in the Sky is the latest in the BushFire Front's bushfire history series. It tells the story of the development of the bushfire detection system in the southwest, and of the incorporation of fire spotting aircraft into this system.
Denmark’s Brave New Works set to continue its long run
One of Australia's oldest festivals, Brave New Works, is 31 years old and will run from April 3-6. Beginning in the late 80s, Denmark Arts has presented the event every year since.
Superb native orchid paintings exhibition
Adair Dunsford. Edenhope artist, Meagan Lonsdale is currently exhibiting stunning pictures of the region’s native orchids at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery. Running alongside the “Recognition” exhibition of portraits by Harrow artist Ron Penrose, Meagan has presented highly detailed paintings showcasing the region’s orchids.
Photos photos photos – repetition was the topic
Glenda Guy. Allora Photography Group met in Allora ... to have their February topic photos, Repetition, judged by PSQ Judge, John Stewart. Our members found they needed to look outside the usual for this subject, but the results have been most effective.
The nature of art
Visiting an art gallery might seem like something that only tourists do, but there’s nothing stopping locals from enjoying art in their own town. Indeed, the current exhibition at Cascade Art Gallery, featuring etchings and paintings by John Wolseley, suggests that art and local galleries are part of an ecosystem to which we all belong.
‘Clarkie’ Memorial Statue officially unveiled at Ganmain
The official opening of the ‘Clarkie" statue in Ganmain was held last Saturday in conjunction with the Ganmain Historical Museum’s open day. Renowned artist Andrew Whitehead designed and constructed the statue, which is named after Ganmain identity the late Kelvin ‘Clarkie’ Clarke as a tribute to the farmers and farm labourers who worked in Ganmain’s sheath hay industry.
