Event

Ganmain Show Society

The committee has once again prioritised free entertainment for all! On the Friday night you can experience the fireworks spectacular, live music in front of the Red Shed by Sik As sponsored by Baker Grain Services, Troppo Bob Magic Show and free face painting! Friday night will also play host to a NEW feature – the mullet competition! With multiple age categories and cash prizes, you won’t want to miss it!

The Indigenous Australian Datathon (IAD) is coming back for its fourth consecutive year in Cairns, from the 1st to the 3rd of November 2024! Spearheaded by KJR and in collaboration with tech pioneers, communities and universities, IAD is set to create waves of innovation uniting Traditional Owners, technologists, data professionals, start-ups, and students in an extraordinary quest to revolutionise the future of Australian communities.

From Mozart to Katy Perry, Icelandic hymns to Aussie rock anthems, it’s a musical adventure like you’ve never heard before. The string quartet will perform intimate shows in Kangaroo Island, Robe and Lameroo. Each show will be unique to the venue with the repertoire – spanning multiple genres from classical, folk, pop and new music - curated by the local community presenter group.

Matt and Zaya Wood of Culgoa UltraWhite and Dorper Stud from Manapouri brought home some blue ribbons from this year’s Ekka ... Allora Butchery is proud to be associated with Culgoa Stud so Aaron and his team can supply the best cuts of lamb to his customers.

Sculptor/artist Josie Dillon Lowerson is a former local who grew up on the farm at Narraport and attended school in both Wycheproof and Birchip. She is currently preparing a major exhibition of her artworks which have been transported 3,000 km from her studio on the Atherton Tablelands in far north Queensland, to Fortyfivedownstairs Gallery in Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

Patricia Gill. The Orenda Trio says a house concert is their favourite performance venue to share musical experience and communicate with the audience. As flautist Michael Howell told the audience gathered at a Weedon Hill home... an audience through interaction with the performers, plays a big role in how music is interpreted.

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Wentworth Show Society A true country show! Saturday and Sunday August 24th and 25th Don’t miss the Community Bank Wentworth & District Food Wine marquee,...

Gawler AH & F Society

Don’t miss out on the biggest AgriShow to date! AgriShow In just its second year, AgriShow is already making waves! Returning to Moss Vale Showground on...

Sebastian Calderon. Creativity was united with a great community environment for an iconic annual event held last Sunday at Loxton. Arts on Terrace beautified Loxton’s East Terrace … with more than 20 local shops exhibiting artwork … The Live Mural painting performed by Jarred Loxton and Scott Rathman gave attendees the opportunity to see the artists transform a blank canvas.

Little heroes are encouraged to prepare for the adventure of a lifetime when PAW Patrol makes their way to the Lockyer Valley! Heroic pups Chase and Marshall, together with their fearless leader Ryder will visit this year’s Laidley Spring Festival come September and remember, no job is too big, no pup is too small for these heroes!

For those who rock, we salute you! Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar  hits Ballarat this October.  Exclusive to the Art Gallery of Ballarat, the exhibition features  40  iconic  guitars on loan from the National Guitar Museum (USA) alongside  an awe-inspiring assemblage of photographs, paintings, drawings,  illustrative designs, and  objects.  

A high-yielding, disease-resistant and delicious new strawberry variety has been unveiled at the Ekka, on top of the famous Ekka strawberry sundae. The new subtropical strawberry variety, Stella-ASBP, developed by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and Hort Innovation’s Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) in partnership with Hort Innovation and the Australian berry industry has hit the shelves this winter.

Yilgarn Agricultural Society   The show starts at 9am and includes : Free amusement rides A parade at 10.30am Freestyle Motorcross displays Woodchopping displays Bootscooting displays Morgan Scarfe' s Ricochet...

Cobar Miners Race Club

The Goldfields Gothic Festival took place last weekend and was once again a perfectly sombre, solemn and melancholy event; attendees had a wonderful time and the organisers declared it a success … Under the steam of Peter Thompson and a number of key helpers — including Sasha Cuha, Gabrielle Kelly and a crew wearing top hats — most of the main events in 2024 took place at the Maldon Vintage Machinery and Museum.

The opening of the “Driven” exhibition on Saturday ... at the Charlton Courthouse Gallery was a highlight on the cultural calendar for the artists, gallery committee, and many in attendance. Featuring the textiles and paintings of Kate Giakimis, ceramics by Genevieve Navarre, metal sculptures by Joel Thiesz and Joe Durie, and paintings by Chris Wyatt, the mix of materials used and the quality of the work, proved a hit with visitors.

Locals and visitors in town experienced an exciting long weekend filled with festivities during the annual Desert Harmony Festival. The four-day event featured a diverse range of activities that catered to everyone, from Drag Storytime with Constantina Bush for the little ones to captivating musical performances by talented Barkly artists throughout the weekend.