The show must go on
Michelle Daw. The Maitland community and many others pulled together to ensure the town's annual show went ahead on Saturday, March 15, despite sweltering heat, hot winds, and an extensive power outage across Yorke Peninsula the previous day.
Archibald Prize makes its debut in Alice Springs: Charls
For the first time in its more than 100-year history, Australia’s most prestigious portraiture prize, the Archibald Prize, is coming to Alice Springs marking a major cultural milestone for the Northern Territory. Under the CLP Finocchiaro Government, the Archibald Prize 2024 exhibition will take centre stage at the Araluen Arts Centre from 24 April to 15 June 2025...
Guerilla piano in Maldon for Castlemaine Fringe
An underground piano movement is putting donated upright pianos in prominent locations around the shire as part of Castlemaine Fringe Festival, which runs from Friday 21 March until Sunday 6 April. One of the pianos will be plonked at Maldon Bakery and available to be played by the public or in pop-up concerts by ‘Pianists at Large’.
New faces in the MANet Art Gallery
It's time to drop in to the MANet Art Gallery to see a particularly interesting exhibition of the work of three women. Two new MANet members are currently on show at Maldon’s bijou gallery, together with guest printmaker Leah Mow-Yoffee ... the two new artists who have joined the MANet Art Gallery group are Liadaan and Karen Holland.
Mali Heart Street Art Festival shines again in Cumming Avenue
For the fourth time, the annual Mali Heart Street Art Festival returned to Birchip on Saturday, bringing together locals and visitors alike for a day of shopping, hospitality, and reconnecting with family and friends along the bustling Main Street.
Honouring two Birchip legends
More than 55 years ago, despite being 6,000 kilometres apart, Birchip residents Frank Hunt and Ray Naughton made history on the very same day. Now, their legacies are forever captured in a mural by artist Matt Hannah.
New talent on display as SA showcases rising stars
Ty Manning. The 2025 Rising Star Show in South Australia brought together some of the country’s finest horses and riders, all vying for the opportunity to secure a spot at the 2026 Grand National Championships.
Kerang Lunar Festival
It has been nine months in the making and all the hard work put in by the Kerang Progress Association has well and truly paid off as the town’s first Lunar New Year Festival took place on Saturday afternoon at Atkinson Park in Kerang.
Home Ground Sounds
The Cohuna Kangas hosted the inaugural Cohuna Home Ground Sounds music festival at Cohuna Recreation Reserve on Sunday and it was a big success ... Special guest artist, Shannon Noll, was a surprise bonus for the festival goers as he performed with his Australian Idol compatriot Rob Mills.
Open day a testament to Ganmain’s determination to preserve history
The Ganmain Historical Society will host its annual Open Day on Saturday 22 March at the Ganmain Museum ... Prepare to 'Step Back in Time' and be transported and immersed in history that includes static displays and working demonstrations of machinery, tractors, home appliances and farming equipment.
Walcha Show, 14-15 March 2025
Walcha Show Society
The Walcha Show, 14 & 15 March, is excited to be opening its gates once again for another action packed show weekend....
Back O Bourke Picnic Races – Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025
Back O Bourke Picnic Race Club
The Back O Bourke Picnic Race Club will be holding its 10 Year Anniversary race meet when it races...
Campers everywhere – except at festival site
They came from all Australian states, and even from overseas. Their destination was the annual Esoteric Music Festival site, north of the Donald township. Sadly, though the weather was ideal, their journey was cut short by several kilometres, when the popular event was cancelled early on its first day, Thursday last.
Decision flattens festival-goers
It’s an event which, annually, has drawn lovers of the Great Outdoors to a location in Victoria’s Buloke Shire. From within the State, and from far beyond, they have travelled to enjoy the music and mateship of Donald’s Esoteric Festival ... Instead, they were walking the streets of the town, prior to leaving to return home without having as much as set foot on their Victorian countryside destination.
What’s happening at the gallery
The countdown is on for the Lowan Art Prize Competition, with entries closing on March 28. Interest in the event has been overwhelming, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! The Official Opening will take place at 2 PM on Sunday, April 13, where winners of each section will be announced.
Food and Wine better than ever
Madison Eastmond. The Riverland Food and Wine Festival took over the Berri riverfront for the first time in six years last weekend, with the showcase selling out and returning with zero behavioural issues. With tickets completely sold out before the 12noon start-time, the revamped day-long festival focused on local produce, wine, and entertainment that was enjoyed by 1200 Riverlanders.
Milton Show 2025: Short Takes
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Binda Picnic Races, 15 March 2025
Binda Picnic Races
The Binda Picnic Races are a cherished annual country picnic race meet held in the charming town of Binda, New South Wales. These races have...
Festival forges ahead
The decision to issue a planning permit to this year’s Esoteric Festival was made conditionally at Buloke Shire Council’s ordinary meeting held on Monday night in Wycheproof. The Council had announced its decision to deny a ten-year planning permit late last week following health and safety concerns, as well as emergency services regulations.
Core values
Tucked in the picturesque and fertile Harcourt Valley is a hub of apple production and its annual festival is this weekend on Saturday 8 March from 10am to 3pm at Harcourt Leisure Centre. Harcourt Applefest 2025 features activities to please every member of the family and it has grown so much that it has now spread to a larger location.
Local hope looks to go back to back
A big weekend is looming for first-time author, Dixie Coutts, whose book on the history of the Towong Turf Club will be launched on the eve of this year’s Cup meeting. She is also a part owner of 2024 winner Euphemia who is aiming for a repeat sucess on Saturday to join a select group to have won multiple cups.
