Locky Weir dominates Offroad Race Club fixture
Paddy Weir. Rains had settled dust for the Arid Offroad NT Titles Round 1 at Mt Ooramina where 10 locals vied for good placings. The Alice Springs Offroad Race Club fixture on April 12 had Locky Weir in his new JIMCO Prolite, 165, in first place.
The power of the tractor on display at Quambatook
Quambatook held the Australian Tractor Pull Championships on Easter Saturday at its purpose built track in front of thousands of appreciative spectators. This fully-fuelled event draws spectators and competitors from all over Australia and offers a jam-packed program to keep any and all entertained.
Historical pub changes hands
The oldest town in the Riverina’s only pub has new owners as former Koondrook residents Joel and Sandra Turvey take the reins on the iconic Tattersall Hotel ... “I think we were both looking for a new challenge, and what better way than to tackle a great Aussie pub like the Tatts.”
Editorial: Record breaking festival marks 30 years
Now that the dust has settled on the 2025 Man From Snowy River Bush Festival, the board and more than 300 volunteers that made it successful can take a well deserved bow ... As the festival got into full swing, staff from at least four government agencies including the Department of Health and Worksafe descended on the event in search of infractions that impeded organisers and volunteers while trying to deal with record attendances.
An overload of cute at Darling Downs Zoo
The Darling Downs Zoo located at Pilton has been attracting attention from all over thanks to its bilby breeding program and the birth of a Capybara. Easter is of course the time for the bilby, Australia's version of the Easter Bunny, to shine.
Rod run ends on high note
Narrandera hosted another hugely successful Earlies Rod Run event over Easter 2025. The show and shine at Narrandera Sportsground on Easter Sunday was a great success with 450 cars in attendance and parked around the sports oval.
Gathering plenty of piping good enthusiasm in Maclean
Maclean celebrated its 120th Highland Gathering in style across two massive days of events on the Easter Long Weekend ... Over 130 competitors travelled from as far as Perth, Melbourne, and Townsville to compete in the 33 solo events on the program.
Haylluminate heralds official start to Easter
The annual Haylluminate event lit up Lachlan Street last Thursday and signalled the beginning of the Easter long weekend. Pictured in front of the illuminated Post Office are three of the key organisers of the event, local tourism team members Gaylene Stephens, Liz Moorhouse and Ali McLean.
Raising a glass to regional Victoria’s best events: Dimopoulos
The Allan Labor Government is investing in the regions, supporting major events across the state which attract visitors from around the world and provide a huge boost for local economies. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos … joined local winemakers ahead of the upcoming Grampians Grape Escape to announce more than 20 events will be supported…
Golden opportunity as fossicking area established in Mount Morgan: Last
Locals and tourists can go for gold searching for buried treasure in Central Queensland with a new fossicking area established at Mount Morgan. The recreational fossicking area has been established after the Government consented to a General Permission Area (GPA) on State land surrounding Mount Morgan No 7 Dam.
Onslow 100 Year Festival
The town of Onslow, where it is today, was settled in 1925. We are proud of its rich history, and this year we are thrilled to commemorate a significant milestone – 100 years since its establishment after its relocation!
Happy Easter! Victorian Goldfields Railway
Steam whistles echo through the rolling hills of Victoria’s Goldfields, heralding a journey back in time ... As the trains roll into Maldon and Muckleford, they carry more than passengers, they bring life, energy, and prosperity to a town that thrives on its past while embracing its future.
Porcupine Village: Comment by Tuesday
The Porcupine Village development has been referred under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act and is available on the EPBC Public Portal for community feedback until Tuesday 22 April.
“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.
Rodeo rocks Murrabit
Over 4,000 people poured into the Murrabit football netball ground on Saturday night for the Woodalls Ride Tuff Buckle series final. Attendees travelled from all over Australia for a chance to see the fast-paced rodeo action combined with live music and country clothing vendors.
Best bush bash ever
Corryong was bursting at the seams after visitors began streaming into town from last Monday for the 30th edition of the Man From Snowy River Bush Festival, breaking all records for camping numbers and crowd attendances.
Forty out of forty for son of Rod Run founder
Steven Alldrick. Narrandera is a special place for me and my family not only going every year, being able to organise the run, but it is where I met my wife Kathleen and where I proposed to her. Kathleen and I met 24 years ago and have been together ever since ... Kathleen and I also share a passion for hot rods and custom cars ...
Easter Rod Run 2025 – What’s on: Message from the organisers
Steven Alldrick. A warm hello to all our entrants, visitors, and locals who have ventured to Narrandera this year for the 40th Narrandera Rod Run. We are excited to be back for another wonderful Easter, with a good number of entrants, we expect similar numbers around the oval at the show n shine on Sunday; with 400 cars in attendance.
Van owners get a reprieve
The owners of 136 semi-permanent holiday caravans in 4 Council managed caravan parks have won a reprieve from eviction on June 30, after Clarence Valley Councillors passed a rescission motion to halt the process 5 votes to 3 ... At the March 20 ordinary Council meeting, a foreshadowed motion put forward by Cr Peter Johnstone was carried 6 votes to 2... “They’ve been poorly treated, it’s an insult, it’s almost intimidation": Cr Cairns.
Cyclists to enjoy Great Western wineries, heritage on new tourism trail
Great Western residents and visitors can now enjoy an iconic cycling experience that showcases world-class wineries alongside historically significant aspects of the renowned wine village. Senator Jana Stewart officially opened the Great Western Wine and Heritage Cycle Trail, which connects Best’s and Seppelt wineries and incorporates the township...
Mt. Wycheproof stickers have landed: “Big ideas stick”
Whether you are a proud local, a passing traveller, or just love flaunting the smallest registered mountain in the world, now is your chance to grab a unique sticker souvenir of Mount Wycheproof. Friends of Mount Wycheproof (FoMW), recently launched the promotional marketing souvenir over the March long weekend...
Nothing but winners for Wimmera racing clubs
Wimmera racegoers and visitors will have even more reasons to visit their local track thanks to an infrastructure funding boost ... Minister for Racing, Anthony Carbines, visited the Ararat Turf Club, Donald and District Racing Club and St Arnaud Turf Club, which are all receiving upgrades to deliver high-quality racing events all year round in the region.
