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Yorke Peninsula will come alive from August 15 to 24 when the GROUNDED YP Art Festival returns with more than 30 workshops, performances, events and exhibitions across the region ... "The festival enriches our arts and culture scene, supports local businesses, strengthens community pride and welcomes visitors to experience the beauty and hospitality of our region": Molly Flanagan-Sjoberg.

This webinar explores the cutting-edge advancements in deep-cycling offshore seaweed mariculture, a “stellar technology” poised to revolutionise ocean regeneration and sustainable economies. Led by Dr. Brian von Herzen, Dr. Joseph Rauch, and Steve Hamilton, the session will delve into the automation, scaling, and commercialisation of these innovative platforms...

A Living History Day to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Auchmore Home, will be held at the Nullawil Heritage Centre on Sunday, August 17. Nullawil Historical Society members are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the day with an opportunity to "step back in time".

The shopkeepers and gallerists of Maldon were in full flight as local ambassadors last weekend for an influx of visitors. Embracing the aesthetic of the Goldfields Gothic festival, the local retailers went all out with dark decor, coffin cookies, extravagant attire and glamorous gear.

Fans will see an exciting climax to this year's Historic Leyburn Sprints on 23-24 August when the weekend's fastest drivers battle head-to-head for the outright win in a new Top 10 Shootout format … Top 10 after the end of the Sprints field's scheduled seven individual runs will each have a final chance in a special eighth run to set fastest time and win the Col Furness Memorial perpetual trophy.

Wakool Sheep Stud Induro White Suffolks has had a great showing at the 2025 Hamilton Sheepvention with wins across the board with their White Suffolks and also in Hamilton’s inaugural Ultra White showing. Induro stud owner Guy Treweek said it was a very successful event as they warm up for the year's bigger shows.

With interest in unique tourism experiences on the rise, agritourism is a growing opportunity for Australian growers to diversify income, maximise farm assets, and build stronger connections with their local communities.

Ten finalists from across Queensland will compete for the state's premier rural leadership title during a comprehensive six-day programme in Brisbane from Wednesday, 6 August. The Queensland Rural Ambassador programme, running since 2003, has established itself as a cornerstone of rural leadership development, launching careers and strengthening agricultural communities across the state.

In a misty regional Queensland valley dotted with hot air balloons, Tamyka Bell had one of those moments that defines why she keeps returning to the Scenic Rim Ultra year after year. "It was a beautiful, cold, misty morning ... The thing that gets people to the finish line is loving what they're doing. If it's a beautiful course that inspires you, you will get to the finish line because you want to see the next bit."

The Clarence Valley Orchestra, a cherished 50-piece community ensemble, is preparing for its most ambitious undertaking yet, a spectacular European tour ... they will embark on the monumental flight to Rome, marking the start of a musical odyssey across the continent.

The team from Glendonald and Orrie Cowie had an exceptional few days at the 2025 Australian Sheep & Wool Show in Bendigo, showcasing the strength and consistency of their breeding programs. A combined 34 sheep were taken to the event between Glendonald and Orrie Cowie, contributing to both the show and sale with sheep that were well-prepared and highly competitive.

Yilgarn Agricultural Society Gates open at 10pm with Main Street Parade Rides are free Free entry for kids under 13 Local crafts, cooking, woodwork, wool etc in the...

The Charlton Courthouse Gallery was filled with warmth and colour on Sunday, August 3, as visitors gathered for the official opening of “Retrospective”, an exhibition celebrating the remarkable artistic journey of local creative, Jenny Pollard.

Jenny Oldland. A casual coffee catch-up between Roger Hogben and John Edwards turned into something more lasting when the pair began discussing the day’s headline — the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. From that conversation, the idea for a Vietnam War Memorial Walk between Edithburgh and Coobowie was born.

Literary lovers, mark your calendar! Byron Writers Festival kicks off Friday 8 August and is set to ignite imaginations, stir conversations, and celebrate the power of stories at the picturesque Bangalow Showground on Bundjalung Country.

The second annual AgriTourism Summit is set to take place on August 12–13th 2025, at Banksia Orange. This year's theme, “AgriTourism Unlocked: Harvesting New Opportunities,” aims to explore the untapped potential of agritourism in Australia, focusing on sustainable strategies and community growth.

Nancy Whittaker. And now for something completely different in the MANet Art Gallery. Just in time to celebrate the Goldfields Gothic Festival, but extending into September. The Maldon Artist Network Gallery invites you to the opening of the exhibition 100 Coffins by Emily N3ver.

Freestyle Kings Live, the ultimate action-sports theatrical spectacular, is set to ignite Horsham’s City Oval on Saturday, February 14, 2026, as part of its explosive 6-country, 50-show World Tour. This family-friendly event brings together the world’s elite riders in Freestyle Motocross (FMX) and BMX.

For the first time, the flagship event – CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific 2025 – is being held outside a capital city, highlighting Cairns’ growing importance as a hub for regional aviation and tourism. 

An event that promotes community support and resilience, especially for those affected by loss and hardship since the 2019-20 bushfires, will be held later this month ... One of the main speakers for the 2025 event is James Greenshields who was born in Corryong and raised south of Seymour. He is a former Australian Army Officer with 17 years of service including leading more than 100 soldiers in Iraq and navigating the profound personal challenges that followed.

Key grains research outcomes will be shared next Tuesday, 5 August at the Grains Research and Development Corporation's (GRDC) free Grains Research Updates event. Events are being held at multiple locations across Queensland and New South Wales this week and next week, with Dalby by far the closest to Clifton.