Birchip’s “Big”ˆK”ˆWeek””ˆbegins tomorrow
Birchip, Victoria, is the hang-gliding hotspot of Australia and this weekend the town will kick off the Big K Week for nine action-packed days of car tow-launching. Hang-gliding is a sports aviation discipline which is part of the Sports Aviation Federation of Australia (SAFA) governing body, made up of more than 3,000 members.
Safari Lodge in spotlight at Brolga Awards
The Safari Lodge Motel was represented at the annual Brolga NT Tourism Awards in Darwin after the business was nominated in the 3 - 3.5 Star Accommodation category ... The Safari Lodge has been owned by the Manungurra Aboriginal Corporation since 2018...
John grows a gourd champ for giant pumpkin festival
John Leadbeatter has been growing giant pumpkins for so long he can’t remember when he started. He has several pumpkin patches in his garden in Rukenvale … to increase the chances of growing the heaviest pumpkin to enter at the Summerland Giant Pumpkin and Watermelon Festival...
It’s Mallee Bull calendar time
Once again “Big Red”, Birchip’s famous Mallee Bull, adorns the cover of the annual calendar, prepared for his yearly trip to places and countries around the world, while showing off the many aspects of life in Birchip and district.
Park is a testament to resilience
The culmination of hundreds of hours of volunteer contributions was recognised at the official opening of Playles Park in Corryong on Sunday. Project co-ordinator, Cathy Ross, acknowledged everyone who has played a part in the project which was a collaboration of many organisations and individuals.
Polymath celebrated this weekend
October 6th marked the 150th anniversary of the death of a remarkable man in Paul Edmund de Strzelecki - scientist, explorer, geographer, writer, humanist and an all-round ‘universal man’ of his time ... He is recognised as the first known European to ascend Mount Kosciuszko and his feat will be celebrated in Corryong this weekend.
Golden day for domestic tourism as Bonza launches its newest base in time for Christmas
The Gold Coast just got closer to more of Australia with Bonza launching operations there ... Australia’s newest low-cost carrier will progressively introduce 14 routes over November and December to have wheels up on its newest base before the peak summer travel season.
Motoring history drives into Allora
Last week the Warwick Vintage Veteran Vehicle Club journeyed to Allora to the delight of the locals. Gathering beside the Allora Golf Course the dozen or so cars made quite a picture.
IGA returns to town with a bang
Patrick Goldsmith. Edithburgh has an operational supermarket for the first time in 14 years, with the new IGA officially opened ... Large crowds greeted the staff, including owner-operators Ron and Peta Turnbull, for their first day, as Yorke Peninsula Council mayor Darren Braund cut a ribbon to commemorate the occasion.
Muzza’s has the lolly business licked
The story about the renowned Muzza’s Milk Bar begins with Murray Powell, aka Muzza ... And it is where Petria and her daughter Caroline Powell remember Muzza in every ice cream and milkshake they make.
Rex cabin crew best in South Pacific
Rex Airlines has been recognised as having the South Pacific’s Best Cabin Service in the 2024 Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Awards. The award was presented in Singapore last night where Rex’s Executive Chairman, Lim Kim Hai, accepted it on behalf of the airline.
Arts About – Tracey’s open studio
Nancy Whittaker. Have you seen Tracey Koolen’s amazing ceramics? If not, you need to do so when she opens her Koolclay Art Studio for the Australian Ceramics Open Studios 2023 ... the Central Victorian Potters Clay Trail is a chance to visit 17 regional studios and peek behind the scenes into the working lives of the artists.
Classic boats take to Lake Talbot
The Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association returned to Narrandera’s Lake Talbot Tourist Park for its 2023 Annual General Meeting again this year, upholding a tradition lasting more than 20 years. The club said Narrandera was a great central point for the meeting of its national membership.
Join the Yamba 2023 Hot Rod Trail
In an innovative initiative to boost business, created by the Yamba Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Clarence Valley Council, both Hot Rodders and the public are invited to participate in the inaugural Hot Rod Trail this weekend with more than $2000 in prizes to be won.
A new Golden Era for Nhill and the Wimmera?
Last week members of the community attended an information evening convened by John Deckert at the Nhill Noske Silo ... The following is a short summary of Chan Uoy’s presentation on the night – "Nhill Silo Heritage Centre’s mission is to become an Australian cultural icon and community asset by creating a world-standard facility.
They came from near and far
Blake Lee. From fashions to food, friends and family to fun, the iconic Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup Day offered something for all 4,000 in attendance ... Wycheproof may only be home to 600 residents; however, it surely knows how to attract large crowds to its vibrant events...
Art comes to life in Warooka
Patrick Goldsmith. Warooka's art will come alive when augmented reality takes a hold of a new art project called Moving Murals, next year. Through the project, augmented reality enabled murals will be painted on easily accessible walls and structures in Warooka and further south, in a bid to extend the growth of regional art tourism trails on southern Yorke Peninsula and attract people to the town.
Kakadu delivers third $10,000 barra for Season 9: Fyles, Brown
The third $10,000 red-tagged barra of Million Dollar Fish Season 9 has been caught just five weeks into the season. The season runs from 1 October 2023 until 31 March 2024 ... This season someone is guaranteed to win a million dollars.
All set for the Folkie!
The Maldon Folk Festival returns this weekend, with a sensational program that features performers from across Australia, the US and England ... Where to start?! Let’s begin with Gina Jefferey, who must surely be one of the queens of country music.
New arrival at Altina
Two black-and-white ruffed lemurs have been paired together at the Altina Wildlife Park near Darlington Point. The species is critically endangered due to poaching and deforestation and one is from England and will provide genetic diversity to the Australian lemur population.
Crowds flock to Pilton concert
The Festival of Small Halls stopped in at Pilton Soldiers Memorial Hall, performing in front of a big crowd. Lee ann Weekes from down the road at West Haldon opened the show. She was followed by Brisbane-based cellist Monique Clare and Canadian musician Shane Pendergast.
Bargains forecast for our region’s first ever Garage Sale Trail
From vintage treasures to cult vinyl and rare collectables, shoppers can snag all sorts of epic stuff at retro prices when the Garage Sale Trail comes to the Port Pirie region this month ... Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff will see 13 garage sales happen locally, with thousands more across the nation.
