Show delivers a memorable day for the region
Following extensive efforts from the committee and dedicated volunteers, the annual Tennant Creek Show welcomed enthusiastic crowds to the showground last Friday morning. It was a day filled with joy and entertainment, attracting residents from all corners of Barkly to partake in the festivities.
Casseroles connecting community
Kimberly Grabham. Hay CWA Casserole days have been the catalyst for fun, laughter and catching up. The third casserole day last Thursday was another raging success. Tables set up at Hay War Memorial Hall were packed, and the building reverberated with lively chatter.
Glam up for the return of Goldfields Gothic Festival
The program for the 2024 Goldfields Gothic Festival has been announced and it promises to be another celebration of all things mysterious and darkly glamorous. Spread across the weekend of Friday 2 August to Sunday 4 August, the festival will feature poetry, parlour games, spectres and stories plus magic and lots of music.
Ceramist to share evolutionary story
South African ceramic artist Madoda Fani will be artist in residence at Denmark Arts from August to September. Madoda’s African heritage inspires his hand-coiled, burnished and smoke-fired pieces that are a contemporary evolution of the traditional ceramics of his country.
145th Australian Sheep and Wool Show, 19-21 July 2024
Onwards and upwards is the theme for the 2024 Australian Sheep and Wool Show, which captures the camaraderie and community spirit of an agricultural sector that is constantly adapting to meet changing market conditions. The 145th annual event will be held at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds in Bendigo from July 19-21, bringing together stakeholders from all aspects of the sheepmeat and wool industries.
Donald Deb set dazzles
Donald Memorial Hall was at capacity on Friday, June 28, as what seemed to be the whole town and district gathered to witness the return of the Debutante Ball. Sixteen debutantes, plus their partners filled the stage, enhanced by the addition Pippa Pearse and Renner Tait in the traditional roles of flower girl and page boy...
Jondaryan Woolshed’s Heavy Horse Festival
Allora’s Clint Kenny brought home some good wins from the Heavy Horse Festival held over the weekend. His mount Rivoli Royal Revelation was a stand out with two 1st prize wins.
Frostbite Rally riders roar into town
The Warwick Chapter of the Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland will host their 30th Anniversary Rally in Allora this weekend with riders coming from Northern New South Wales, Brisbane, Townsville, Brisbane and all around South East Queensland. At least 140 riders and pillions with their precious bikes will gather at the Allora Showgrounds.
Record interest in livestock and biosecurity initiative: VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) livestock biosecurity and welfare initiative, Stock Sense, is experiencing record high attendance at its Victorian events and workshops, reflecting a growing appetite amongst producers and the community for its resources. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said the initiative has never been more important since launching in its current format in 2021.
State Ag Show Convention success at Kaniva
This weekend Kaniva welcomed delegates from 47 shows across the state. This year’s convention was deemed a success by all. Participants travelled from right across Victoria; from Seymour to Mildura, Dandenong and Cohuna. The Kaniva A&P Society was announced as the host of the annual State Victorian Agricultural Shows Convention at Geelong last year.
He’s done it again, boys!
As reported in the previous issue of the [Buloke] “Times”, Donald’s Jacob Donnellon had a big weekend ahead of him. After having been selected as a state finalist in the 2024 Junior Rural Ambassador program, he was headed to Kaniva for the VAS deciding round ... Say congratulations to the 2024 Victorian Junior Rural Ambassador champion!
Dayboro Show, 6-7 July 2024
Dayboro – The Town of Yesteryear is set to come alive when town meets country at the best little country show. The annual Dayboro Show is celebrating 67 years with the 2024 event being held on July 6th and 7th.
Goodness, gracious, great night of fire
Maldon in Winter Festival started last Friday with a full moon, a rush of steam and sparks flying from the enormous bonfire hosted by the Maldon Lions Club ... The bonfire was planned to coincide with the winter solstice, but a full moon on the same night only happens every 20 years.
Curtains close on Rockin’ on East
Narrandera's Rockin’ on East Festival has unfortunately been discontinued following the sudden disbandment of its organising committee. The festival has been attracting visitors from far and wide to Narrandera during the October long weekend since its inception a little over nine years ago ... Ultimately, it was decided that the festival could not proceed.
Words in Winter: A celebration of stories and ideas
The upcoming Words in Winter festival promises diverse sessions exploring crime, ideology, farming, self-publishing, history, and memory. Attendees will delve into the impacts of crime in small communities, the influences of political ideologies, the journey of saffron farming, the intricacies of self-publishing, Melbourne’s history and ancient memory techniques applied in the modern world.
Festival of Small Halls returns
Cambooya Hall will play host to the Festival of Small Halls on Wednesday, 24 July. ECMA award winning Quote the Raven, formed by Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke ... Hailey Calvert ... Festival of Small Halls is a series of tours that takes the best folk and contemporary acoustic artists ...
Music in the Regions
The great didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton and powerhouse violinist Véronique Serret blend song lines and storytelling in Heartland, a compelling collaborative work that will tour the Darling and Sunraysia regions this June ... Supporting this tour is Music in the Regions, who, across their three years of operations have made a mark on regional NSW, successfully touring world class classical music…
Local breeders in the winners circle at 2024 Hay Merino Sheep Show
Local merino breeders from Hay NSW were among the winners at the 2024 Hay Merino Sheep Show ... Poll Boonoke took out the champion medium wool March shorn ram, champion strong wool March shorn ram and the prestigious Elders champion March Shorn ram ... SA Stud Mulloorie took home the supreme champion prize, with their magnificent Merino ewe, ahead of Alfoxton’s champion ram.
Wings and Wheels takes off for 2024
Thousands of people were welcomed through the gates of the South Grafton Aerodrome on June 16 as the Grafton Aero Club hosted its popular annual attraction Wings and Wheels for 2024 ... the historic line up of classic and touring cars, hot rods, motorcycles, go-karts, tractors, and vintage engines, with a collection of aircraft including helicopters, gyros, and warbirds...
Malanda Show, 5-7 July 2024
The hype, excitement and planning is well underway for the 2024 Malanda Show! The three-day show will this year take place on the 5th, 6th and 7th of July which is the LAST weekend of the school holidays – perfect timing for families from afar to plan a trip to the Atherton Tablelands.
