Noorat Show, 18 November 2023
On South West Victoria’s volcanic plain lies a small village at the foot of Mount Noorat and with spring in the air there is a noticeable buzz about the place as locals pull up their sleeves in readiness for their agricultural show on 18 November.
Clunes to finally celebrate its 160th anniversary show, 18 November 2023
The 160th Anniversary of the iconic Clunes Show has been a long time coming for residents and visitors. Cancelled due to the COVID pandemic in 2020 and 2021, it was locked and ready to roll in 2022 when prolonged rains left the grounds unsafe to hold the event.
Harden Community Bank Show, 18 November 2023
Murrumburrah-Harden Show Committee
Victoria’s regional Royal covers all bases with new program
Geelong is the biggest regional agricultural show in Victoria and it’s a royal to boot. This year saw a new horse committee bring new ideas and energy to the event ... The program catered for every possible competitor ... There were also, importantly, district classes ... classes for Australian Stock Horses ... the Standardbred section ...
Heed the ‘Call of the High Country’
Honor Auchinleck. The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival Elyne Mitchell Photo Story Awards hopes that you will find great pleasure in creating your entries for the 2024 Awards ... Elyne was a great admirer of A B (‘Banjo’) Paterson. As she was the inaugural Patron of the Bush Festival, it seems fitting that we use a theme that complements both Elyne’s and Banjo’s legacies.
Downlands plans another whopper
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) celebrated the pumpkin on Halloween by opening entries for its iconic Giant Pumpkin Competition ... Veggie patch kings and queens and 2023 Champion Heaviest Pumpkin of Show title winner, Downlands College are planning a return in 2024 and they’ll be hoping to recreate their history-making win.
A year in review
Through the lens of the Allora Photography Club. Now showing at the Warwick Art Gallery, the exhibition will run until 2 December. This exhibition is a reflection of the group’s work to showcase the individuality, perspective and interpretation in various topics of photography.
Local performers flowing with excitement
As he prepares to share Flow, a contemporary and ancient First Nations story about rediscovering culture and identity while utilising the beauty of the Clarence River with his friends and family in the audience for the first time on Yaegl Country, writer and performer Mitch King, a proud Yaegl and Bundjalung man, said he feels incredibly privileged.
Radiance by Laservision illuminates Rockhampton
This December, RADIANCE illuminates the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens ... Rockhampton Regional Council Mayor Tony Williams said RADIANCE is an event the whole family can enjoy as the Botanic Gardens awaken nightly with a spectacular Christmas-themed sound and light experience.
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...
Wyche Cup – abandoned
Peter Hibberd. Due to the provisions of the track safety inspection policy, the last two races at the Elders Wycheproof Cup meeting were abandoned. Riders were concerned about a section of track. After remedial work was completed, stewards and a deputation of riders inspected the section concerned.
Bong Bong Picnic Races, 24 November 2023
This is the big comeback at Bong Bong after 3 years of no racing two due to COVID and last year due to track conditions. Don’t miss this great Highlands tradition, the race that stops the Highlands.
Alexandra Show on again! 11 November 2023
With springtime comes the Agricultural Show season in Murrindindi and Mansfield Shires.
128th Dungog Show, 10-11 November 2023
Dungog Show is on this year on Friday 10th November and Saturday 11th November. This is year is the 128th Dungog Show since its beginning in 1887.
160th Westbury Show, 11 November 2023
The Westbury Show, Tasmania’s third oldest agricultural show, is celebrating 160 years since it was first founded on Saturday 11th November 2023.
It’s showtime in Bendigo for the first time in four years
The Bendigo Agricultural Show is back. The two-day event was held for the first time in four years on Friday and Saturday after several cancellations due to Covid and then last year, the grounds being used to house evacuees from floods.
“Here’s my hand, and here’s my heart” – celebrating migration and mateship
Candece Jay. Donald’s Soldier’s Memorial Park was awash with colour as a gathering began to take shape last Saturday, October 28. Community came together to celebrate one of Australia’s most enduring narratives: migration and mateship, and Donald celebrated well; as multicultural locals came out in force to share food and dance and words.
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.
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.
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