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159th Sale Show, 1-3 November 2024

Sale and District Agricultural Society This year’s Sale Show will be held from the 1st to the 3rd November 2024 at the Sale Showgrounds. This year...

Daylesford Show, 23 November 2024

Daylesford & District Agricultural Society Inc Come and celebrate on Saturday 23rd November 2024. The gates open at 9am and tickets will be available at...

147th Millicent Show, 8-10 November 2024

Millicent A H & P Society Inc.

Clunes Show, 16 November 2024

Whip cracking fun at the Clunes Show! Clunes and District Agricultural Society Inc Mark your calendars for the annual Clunes Spring Show, to be held on...

Healthy and resilient forests for our future

A cross-section of the nation’s leading minds have converged in Ballarat, to discuss the goal of creating a healthy and resilient future for Australia’s forests and share knowledge and ideas to ensure forests can provide a wide range of benefits for generations to come. Approximately 300 scientists, researchers, forestry professionals and foresters will gather at Forestry Australia’s National Symposium…

Mallee Root Round Up – Hundreds flock to Birchip

The annual Mallee Root Round Up B’n’S Ball brought rural spirit and good fun to the fore this past weekend, drawing 637 attendees from across Victoria to the Birchip Trotting Track. With an exuberant crowd, fantastic music and plenty of country hospitality and camaraderie, this year's event was a resounding success, raising $100,000 in ticket and merchandise sales.

A blue ribbon day at the show

Hooray for the 160th Maldon and Baringhup Show on 20 October. It was a winner of a day under blue skies at the Maldon Racecourse and Recreation Reserve, where folks gathered to appreciate the achievements of growers, breeders, makers, doers and animals of our region. There was something for everyone to enjoy.

Wagga artist to deliver exhibition using horse poo and weeds

...an art exhibition made from horse poo and priority weeds of the Riverina by local emerging artist Emily Shannon at the Station Creative Workspace. CULTIVATE is an innovative and experimental depiction of some of the most vulnerable plants from the Box Gum Grassy Woodland (BGGW) ecological community.

Narrandera celebrates its furry friends

Sean Cunningham. This year’s Narrandera Koala Fest at the Brewery Flat Reserve attracted a large number of wildlife enthusiasts. The event is designed to celebrate Narrandera’s furry friends and to raise awareness about their conservation. A Narrandera Shire Council spokesperson hailed the event as a success with many koalas being spotted.

Transport industry fighting the Black Dog

It’s well known that one of the best way to fight mental illness is to begin the conversation and the Westbrook Truck Drivers Association is doing exactly that with a get-together on 16th November at Nobby’s iconic Rudd’s Pub. Spokesperson for the group, Darren Eyers said truck drivers in particular are reluctant to talk about any form of mental illness and hopes that the day at Rudd’s Pub will provide an avenue for discussion.

Bangin’ good show

The 61st Barham Koondrook Show dodged the rain on Friday to put on two days of fun-filled action for the community. Thrilling rides, live music, great food and impressive displays enticed the crowds to brave the wind and menacing clouds for the first show of the new committee.

Get your glitter on for Rainbow on the Plains

What’s on after Halloween and before Christmas, and is a mainstay of love, togetherness and unity on the Hay and district Calendar? Rainbow on the Plains! It’s on this year from November ... and the theme of this year’s event is reflection.

Sydney judge brings Olympic spirit to Nhill Show

The Nhill A&P Society was fortunate to have Malcolm Knowles, all the way from outside Sydney, as the judge for the Lego entries at this year’s show. Malcolm brought his enthusiasm and even sported a special "Nhill Show" Lego-themed outfit. In addition to his role as judge, Malcolm has another impressive connection to the sporting world.

Nhill Show

What a remarkable day the 138th annual Nhill Show turned out to be ... Initially, the weather posed a concern for the organising committee ... By 10a.m., all trade sites, food vendors, and amusements in Sideshow Alley were fully prepared, while the shearing and equestrian events were already underway.

A blooming proud history

Since the inaugural Grafton Jacaranda Festival was held in 1935 and attracted an estimated 4000 attendees to the region, it has become Australia’s foremost floral celebration … thousands of visitors from across the country and overseas journey to the Clarence Valley to share in the history of the time honoured annual festivity while immersing themselves amongst local attractions, characters, and traditions…

Natimuk hosts a vibrant weekend of art: Open studios, film, and cultural celebrations on November 2-3

This November 2-3, the charming town of Natimuk will transform into a hub of creativity with a series of exciting art events presented by local arts organisation ACT Natimuk. The Natimuk Open Studios Art Trail invites the public to explore local artists’ studios, engage with their work, and discover the diverse visual arts scene that Natimuk has to offer.

It’s Charlton Show Day

Jenny Pollard. ... Last Saturday’s Charlton Show was certainly blessed by the weather gods with perfect conditions for outdoor entertainment, especially after the previous day of heavy rain and wind. With big crowds in evidence, increased pavilion exhibits and some very positive feedback, by day’s end 2024 was shaping up to be a success story for the hard-working committee ... “As a youngster, Maddi’s commitment to the Show first started with her bringing along animals for the pet nursery ..."

Coleraine Show, 2 November 2024

Coleraine P & A Society The Coleraine P&A Society is excited to announce that the 2024 Coleraine Show will be held on the 2nd of...

163rd Mount Gambier Show, 25-26 October 2024

Mount Gambier A & H Society With the support of major sponsor Gambier Earth Movers, The Mount Gambier Show is celebrating its 163rd year. The...

145th Carcoar Show, 26 October 2024

Carcoar P.A. & H Society

Friendly Ford fanatics

Main Street Maldon was treated to an informal parade of early Ford Falcons on Saturday, as a stream of gleaming colour glided through town. The 23rd Early Falcon Nationals, an Australia-wide classic car enthusiasts club event, took place over the weekend in Bendigo with a day drive to Maldon for lunch.

Full of heart: The community choir with a big impact

Kate Hill. The night is young, the wine is flowing and drifting out from the main stage of the Coonawarra Soldiers Memorial Hall is the sound of twelve singers belting out the classic Let’s Put the Rooster in the Stew. "We’re pretty rough and ready - definitely one of a kind," said Coonawarra Community Choir Leader and Joanna resident Anne Woodard, with a laugh.

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