Six perspectives in one inspiring production capture the resilient spirit of regional Queenslanders: JUTE Theatre Company
Hitting the Queensland roads in February and March, audiences in Gympie, Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton, and Bundaberg are destined to be uplifted and enthralled by six stories of strength and resilience in the one original and heart-warming theatre production of GRIT. Developed in 2022 after Gympie’s devastating floods ...
Photographer captures beauty of buildings in country towns
Greg Davis likes to photograph buildings. Somehow, he captures the essence of a building in his pictures showing the character and history of a town through bricks and mortar ... That trip included Warwick, Stanthorpe – and Kyogle.
Goldfields Re-Imagined book launch
If you’re interested in the history of the goldfields, here’s an event not to be missed: the launch of historian Marjorie Theobald’s latest book The Goldfields Re-Imagined: Militant Miners, Miscreants and Poor Mary Anne ... Speaking to the [Tarrangower] Times about her book, Marjorie said that the most interesting period of Castlemaine’s history was the early goldfields days.
Review – Second Chance
I don’t really consider myself a horsey-person so I wasn't sure what to expect from the cover of Second Chance by Diana Thurgood. It turns out this heart-warming true story is actually a ripper read. Second Chance is Diana Thurgood's first book and it’s a story the author justifiably felt compelled to write about one of her long-time friends, Tiffany Williams.
Inspiring Narrandera designer continues her success
Lillardia Briggs-Houston, a Wiradjuri, Gangulu and Yorta Yorta multidisciplinary artist and fashion designer based in Narrandera, has won a 12-month mentorship with Country Road fashion label. Lillardia says her practice is more than a business, it’s a culmination of cultural identity, expression and cultural heritage with fashion and art as the by-product.
Jex Lopez
Jex Lopez is mostly known as a singer songwriting pianist. A vaudevillian cabaret noir artist, her music and style is intrinsically tied to her identity as a queer Latina Meztiça with Portuguese Indian heritage.
Richmond Landcare announces winners of River of Reconciliation Art Award
Richmond Landcare is delighted to unveil the talented winners of the River of Reconciliation Art Award, a milestone initiative aimed at fostering reconciliation through the power of art ... The main prize was awarded to Tywana Caldwell for her captivating artwork titled "Baluun – River."
NORPA brings ‘White Rabbit, Red Rabbit’ to Byron Theatre – One show only, Wednesday 13th March
A lone performer. An unseen script. A show without borders. Join Australian comedian, and Helpmann award-winning actor, Darren Gilshenan as he boldly steps onto the stage, opens an envelope, and reads a script for the very first time, in front of a full house. White Rabbit, Red Rabbit is a groundbreaking play from Iranian writer Nassim Soleimanpour.
History awards shared by art trail project
The Charlton Neighbourhood House was proud to represent all the community involved with the Nyernila Art Trail project at the recent Victorian Community History Awards held in Melbourne at the Arts Centre. Presented by Public Record Office Victoria in partnership with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria...
Lower budget no barrier to a whizzbang success
Patricia Gill. The Big 30 Whizzbangaversary Exhibitionist Brave New Works operated on half the budget of BNW29 but exceeded all expectations with 45 works in the festival. Most of these were from Denmark artists but there was the occasional international artist and others from elsewhere in WA adding their talent to the three days of fun...
Fairy Queen conquers Covid for fitting finale
Vicky Wilson. The final stage of Denmark Baroque’s Fairy Queen project was completed in January, culminating three years’ work to complete an ambitious program. Started in 2021 and stalled by Covid restrictions in 2022, the project focused on community capacity building of the performing arts in the Great Southern.
Magnificent mural for Wallaroo
Will Hunter. Wallaroo has a new mural in its main street ... The work is a reproduction of the piece, Wallaroo 1951, created by internationally recognised artist Jeffrey Smart, and depicts some of the town’s iconic heritage buildings and identities.
“Disturbing the Peace” on Saturday
The FReeZA in Buloke program “Music, Mates and Multiformity” enables young people from Buloke to plan, organise and attend quality art, recreation and live music events that are diverse, safe and accessible for all young people. The first FReeZA event in Buloke is “Disturbing the Peace” otherwise known as “DTP,” this Saturday night...
100: A celebration of local super seniors
Every picture tells a story. See what 100 years of life looks like at an art exhibition highlighting the experiences, memories and life history of our most senior citizens.
Hotel hosts home-grown celebrations
The Birchip Hotel is building on a traditional theme of celebrating home grown talent on Australia day and this year the event was another resounding success. Bathed in sunlight, and welcoming shade from the trees, picnic rugs were rolled out on the grassy beer garden at the Birchip Hotel, with young families enjoying a jam-packed card of home grown talent.
UK author now local
Wayne Hawthorne. A UK author of more than 10 books, Gill Tee led an interesting life before moving recently to the Naracoorte district. Gill told Naracoorte Men’s Probus Club members how she spent most of her life living in England, but that she has also lived in Spain and now Australia.
Artworks enchant travellers
Towong Shire Council is encouraging residents and visitors to discover the newly installed large-scale artworks along the Great River Road, which were unveiled in late December. Towong mayor, Cr Andrew Whitehead, emphasised council’s commitment to the project, providing an enjoyable experience for travellers, allowing them to appreciate the scenery of shire.
New addition to the Moooving Art herd – UniMoo
Greater Shepparton City Council and The University of Melbourne Department of Rural Health, in collaboration with local artist Eric Brown, have designed the newest addition of the Moooving Art Herd, UniMoo. This is the first addition to the Moooving Art Herd in 2024, with many new designs in the works for the upcoming year.
Allora features in stone sculpture trail
Southern Downs Regional Council is inviting visitors and locals to explore the region’s rich arts scene which includes the region’s most loved sculptures carved by local and international sculptors ... stop off at PL Travers Park and check out the Mary Poppins monument ...
Storer success at the Tamworth Country Music Festival
Frances Evans. Following a few challenging years due to the pandemic and drought, it was a return to big crowds and big temperatures at the 52nd Tamworth Country Music Festival ... One name synonymous with Australian country music is Storer. And Storer did not disappoint.
Stars align for work on Orange’s new planetarium: Albanese, King, Hamling
It’s lift-off for Orange’s performing arts scene as work begins on the new $33.5 million world-class cultural hub for the region. The new Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium project will include: A 275-seat auditorium (with capacity built in for additional 48 seats or additional stage)...
Visual notes on life & nature
Nancy Whittaker. My first encounter with Carolyn Vickers was in the MANet Arts Focus Gallery a few months ago when we played ‘duelling camera phones’ ... Carolyn is the next featured artist in the aforesaid gallery ... Carolyn said that her works are her visual notes.
