What a show!
The 115th Corryong Show went off with a bang on Saturday with spectators coming from near and far to experience the Upper Murray on display. There were pony rides, inflatable fun, sideshows, reptile demonstrations, motorbike demonstrations, face painting … The fireworks are always a crowd favourite with this year being one of the most colourful displays yet.
Shannon Noll: An Australian Idol
Following his father’s tragic passing in a farming accident in 2001 and years of consistently dry weather which had a devastating impact on his family’s livelihood, Shannon Noll decided to audition for Australian Idol ... Recently, he caught up with the Clarence Valley Independent and spoke about how much he is looking forward to stepping onto the stage in one of the most famous venues in Northern NSW ...
Smiles for the Loxton show
Sebastian Calderon. Increases in attendance and number of exhibitors were among the highlights from a successful 104th edition of the Loxton Show. More than 8000 people walked through the gates to experience the two-day event held over the long weekend, food and market stalls and a range of competition entries on display.
Changing attitudes and keeping culture alive
Rachel Hagan. Another year and another huge success for the annual Minlagawi Nature Festival with about 200 attendees engaging with culture and their community, while taking in a deep breath of fresh air ... The event was all about connecting with nature while learning about Nharangga culture.
Billion-dollar loss from Victoria’s business events: McArthur
Victoria's once-thriving business events sector is in crisis, with recent data from Tourism Research Australia showing a dramatic drop in market share from 36 per cent in 2014 to just 21 per cent in 2024. Victoria was once the leader in business events, far ahead of New South Wales (27 per cent) and Queensland (15 per cent) in 2014.
AI debate: Meet the teams
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay - so how should Australia's agrifood industry embrace it? Do we 'let it rip', or should we 'maintain control'? We, the organisers of the Digital Agrifood Summit, are the first to admit we don't have the answer to that. So we've enlisted two teams to explore this question in greater detail through a good old fashioned debate.
City celebrates ‘Owl Friendly City’ status
To celebrate Greater Geraldton becoming an “Owl Friendly City” a free viewing of Boyd Wykes’ ‘Night Calling’ will be on show, which documents how the movement began. The short film explains the story on how it all started including the negative impacts that Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides have on local wildlife and tips on how to be Owl Friendly.
Grounded: A new exhibition celebrating Bundjalung cultural knowledge and creative wellbeing
Lismore City Council through Lismore Regional Gallery and the Quadrangle are proud to present a new First Nations-led creative wellbeing program launching with multi-sensory exhibition ‘Grounded’ this October … an innovative exhibition featuring the works of Widjabul-Wiabul/Yaegl sound and performance artist Mitch King and socially engaged artist and filmmaker Karenza Ebejer.
Shine on Gimuy 2024 kicks off
The light installations are installed, and following last night’s rehearsal for Calling Country ceremony - Shine on Gimuy kicked off on 3 October 2024 - with a Friday to Sunday program of music, poetry, comedy and conversations and more at the Salt House HQ. The stunning light installations that comprise the Artstory Light Walk will be in place until 13 October.
The Rock Show, 19 October 2024
The Rock Show Society
Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy our new exhibition pavilion built in May 2024 by a grant obtained by Lockhart...
Harden Picnic Races, 26 October 2024
Harden & District Picnic Race Club
The enjoyable and ‘must attend’ social event on Harden’s calendar is just around the corner, scheduled for Saturday 26th...
85th Mil Lel Show, 12 October 2024
Mil Lel A&H Society
Join us on Saturday, October 12th for the 85th annual Mil Lel Show—the smallest country show packed with the most family...
Tooraweenah Show, 5 October 2024
Tooraweenah PA & H Association
The time has arrived. Tooraweenah Show is this week. The grounds are looking amazing, and the new toilet block is...
Burra Show, 12 October 2024
Burra Burra Show Inc
The Burra Show will fling open its gates on October 12 for a chock-a-block day of fun and entertainment. Show day...
Don’t miss Birchip Art Show
The Birchip Art Show, now in its 38th year, continues to be a highly anticipated cultural event in Victoria’s Wimmera-Mallee region. What began as a fundraiser for the “Friends of the Library” has evolved into a prestigious biennial celebration of artistic expression and culture, drawing attention from both established and emerging artists across the state.
Donkey, mule and camel teams compete for coveted trophy in authentic pioneering spectacle
Camels, donkeys and mules in harness pulling an array of wagons and a Cobb & Co coach will compete for the prestigious teamster’s trophies in a spectacle rarely seen in modern Australia at The Good Old Days Festival at Barellan ... Organised by the Barellan Working Clydesdales committee, the festival will comprise a full program of authentic heritage events...
Encouraging dreams: Wilcannia Fashion Parade 2024
This years theme “Encouraging Dreams” was built on the last years Fashion Parade theme “Dream Big”. Thirty five children took part in the parade and a number also took part in the warm up circus act ... Mary is working on raising the awareness that the key word in the program is “RESPONSIBILITY”. Everyone is responsible for their own actions ...
A fiery fiesta
The second Cohuna Chilli Festival was held on Friday night and organisers say it was a huge success. Held on the public holiday of the AFL grand final weekend, it drew visitors from across the state. With weather to wow, food to feast on, and an atmosphere to applaud, the chilli festival had something for everyone and kept patrons entertained into the night.
SYP Minlaton Show, 9 October 2024
Southern Yorke Peninsula Agricultural Society Inc
124th Berrigan Show, 6 October 2024
Berrigan A&H Society Inc
The 124th Annual Berrigan Show will be held this long weekend on Sunday 6 October with gates opening at 6am.
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