138th Kingston SE Show, 6-7 October 2024
Kingston SE AP & H Society
The most family friendly show in the South East - with the Robe & Districts Community Bank (Bendigo Bank)...
Westbrook and Wyreema gardens impress
Westbrook and Wyreema are not typically known as tourist hotspots, however five strong entries in the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers have attracted thousands of visitors to the two towns over the past few weeks.
Fest a succ-cess
Succulent Fest, hosted at Bunker’s Hill State School, is increasingly becoming a flagship event of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, this year’s staging attracting over two thousand visitors and raising nearly $12,000. This year marked the sixth staging of the event, organised by group of volunteers under the P&C Association of the school.
LHI Distillery award
Anthony and Christian were thrilled to be awarded Champion, at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Sydney Royal Distilled Spirits Show, for their Wolfe Rock Gin. The RAS of NSW has been judging Australian produce annually for an amazing 202 years! “This was an incredible accolade to receive, really putting Lord Howe Island Distilling Co on the map as a leader in Australian spirits, with our unique endemic botanicals.”
Off to the Show
Percy Leason’s iconic cartoon ‘Off to the Show, or The Man They Left Behind Them’ graces the cover of this year’s Kaniva Show schedule. To coincide with the Wiregrass project, Kaniva and District Progress Association will showcase a small temporary exhibition of several of Leason’s never-before-seen cartoons, highlighting various aspects of agricultural shows.
Chicks in the Sticks returns to the Wimmera
One of the Wimmera’s favourite events for women in agriculture is returning in October. After a 10-year hiatus, Chicks in the Sticks is back on October 23 at Grampians Park Station, Moyston.
These quilters have got you covered in their new exhibition
Quilts but not as you know them. Kyogle Quilters Group has an exhibition at the Roxy Gallery in Kyogle that is full of colour, intricate stitching, imagination and a few surprises. Everything you thought you knew about quilting will be upturned at the Quilts – we’ve got you covered exhibition running until October 13.
Wandin-Silvan Horticultural & Farm Machinery Field Days, 11-12 October 2024
Wandin - Silvan Field Days
2024 will mark the 55th year we have hosted the Wandin Silvan Farm Field Days, marking a significant milestone achievement...
Yarrawonga – Mulwala Agricultural Show, 4-5 October 2024
Yarrawonga & Border A & P Association Inc.
Featuring:
Wild Action Zoo
Old Kentucky Animal Nursery
Dane the Magician – Main Pavilion
Horse drawn carriage rides
Stacey Family Dog Jump
Children’s...
Longford Show, 19 October 2024
Longford Show Society Inc.
Come and celebrate the 167th Longford Show on Saturday the 19th of October. We are a very family friendly show, there...
Seymour Show, 4-5 October 2024
Seymour Agricultural & Pastoral Society
The Seymour Show will be staged this year at Kings Park Seymour, 4 – 9pm on the night of Friday...
Elmore Field Days, 1-3 October 2024
This year’s iconic Elmore Field Days are set to be a hub of agricultural innovation, and a great day out for the whole family!
This Show ’n’ Shine lived up to its name
Buloke Collectable Vehicle Club annual Show 'n' Shine event brought together car enthusiasts from all over the region this past weekend, transforming the George Cartwright oval in Birchip into a dazzling display of automotive craftsmanship. With almost 150 vehicles on display, the event celebrated everything from classic cars to modern muscle, trucks and motorbikes, and it drew a diverse crowd of spectators and participants alike.
From painting houses to painting nudes: Tim Snowdon proud to show his new exhibition
Former Narrandera resident now painter Tim Snowdon has had a fulfilling life as a talented painter, dipping his brush in many different genres over time: still life, landscape, contemporary, traditional, portraiture – and of course houses. He doesn’t paint pictures of houses, he paints houses. Literally.
Carnival of Flowers reaches Singapore
Singapore horticultural show garden, Gardens by the Bay’s first Australian-themed floral display Carnival of Flowers, inspired by Toowoomba’s ongoing event, opened this week with a mini “floral float” parade. The iconic Singapore attraction, which was recently named Number 8 in the world by Tripadvisor, showcases plants from all over the world in thematic floral displays.
Gunny Gold Cup
Andrew Mole. Everything and everyone are raring to go for the 2024 Moama Bowling Club Gunbower Gold Cup on Saturday, October 5. When the horses jump for the $30,000 race, it will be the first time in five years it has been successfully run.
Have a scone or two for a good cause with CWA of Victoria at the Melbourne Royal Show 2024
Members of The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. (The CWA of Victoria) will be feeding hungry show-goers from their famous cafeteria at this year's Melbourne Royal Show. With 15,605 scones consumed in 2023, what will be the magic number be in 2024? From cooked breakfasts and hearty lunches to enjoying sweet treats including slices, sponge cake and scones with jam and cream - all items are 'guilt free'...
Nathalia – Lexus Melbourne Cup – Show, 5 October 2024
Nathalia Agricultural Society
The Nathalia Agricultural Society is thrilled to announce its 128th Annual Show is just around the corner on Saturday 5th October 2024,...
Polish off your chrome for the 2024 Ivanhoe Dry Times Truck, Tractor, Car and Bike Show
Mark your calendars ... there is a must-see event happening again in Balranald. Ivanhoe Dry Times Truck, Tractor, Car and Bike Show is on again! It only happens once every two years so polish up your chrome and hit the road!
Byron Bay Film Festival celebrates Aussie surfing history
Surfing became the obsession of a legion of bored and restless teenagers in 1960s Australia, kids looking for adventure and freedom from the stultifying norms and expectations of their straight 1950s upbringing ... The arrival of the exciting new phenomenon and its far-reaching impact are recorded in a thrilling documentary film showing at the Byron Bay Film Festival in October.

