Style abounds at your local Op Shop
Are you still struggling to find the perfect outfit for the upcoming Tennant Creek Two Cup Race Day? Or are you eagerly waiting for parcels containing parts of your outfit? Look no further than St Vinnies!
Country music fans converge on Nobby
Country music fans came from as far north as Childers and Maryborough, Kyogle in the south, and all points in between as Nobby School of the Arts became the venue for another Country Music Walk Up festival over three days last weekend ... Thirty six artists were programmed to perform on Friday in front of a near capacity hall as big hats, coloured hair and cowboy boots became normal attire.
A clip above the rest: Unveiling Australia’s shearing heritage at Shear Outback
Hay, New South Wales, is a small town basks in the golden glow of the outback summer sun. It is a community whose history is deeply intertwined with the iconic figure of the Australian shearer. Here, amidst the vast sheep stations and dusty plains, lies Shear Outback...
Mildura Field Days, 17-18 May 2024
The Mildura Field Days is an annual two day event which has grown from humble beginnings as a Gadget Day to become an important link between the broader community to agriculture and the associated industries. Â
90th Blackbutt Show, 18 May 2024
We have camping available Friday and Saturday night combined $25.00 for the 2 nights camping including entry into the Show Saturday with bookings essential : admin@blackbuttsdhowsociety.com.au
Stop press
Mark Blythe. In the best Melbourne Truth fashion, grab ‘em with a killer headline, then let them down slowly. What really happened was, as usual on the weekend of the All British Rally, Maldon was chuffed to have its annual ‘impromptu bike show’. Â
Alpaca your bags for some furry fun – National Alpaca Week is here
National Alpaca Week kicks off on May 4th with a host of celebrations including open farm days, Mother’s Day picnics and educational programs for kids. The week serves to educate, entertain, and bring awareness to the alpaca industry, while promoting the production and use of high-quality alpaca fleece this winter season.
Meg Miles is Emerging Artist in Naracoorte Gallery
Bec Greening. The first artist to use the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery’s Emerging Artist space is young local woman, Meg Miles. Meg who completed Year 12 in 2023 has staged 13 works of digital art in her first solo exhibition.
Fabulous Feast
The weather gods were pleased with the sacrifices for Barham’s inaugural Feast! 21 degrees at 9pm in April is a miracle, and the patrons rejoiced, delighting in local produce and live music! Over 100 people filled the beautifully arranged setting from event company Mack and Mills on the boardwalk.
New mums welcomed to Denmark CWA centenary celebrations
Serena Kirby. This year marks 100 years since the Country Women’s Association of WA was established and the Denmark branch held a special gathering to celebrate the occasion ... "more younger women are joining as they’re making it work for them by meeting in the evenings and weekends instead of during weekdays": CWA State treasurer, Carolyn Cover.
Cobb & Co Festival ticketing and program release – Celebrating the centenary of an Australian icon
Organisers of the Centenary celebrations for Outback Queensland’s last horse-drawn Cobb & Co mail coach have today announced the full ten-day program for the Cobb & Co Festival – with tickets to the event also going on-sale for the first time today ... The Cobb & Co Festival will run from Friday August 16 through to Sunday August 25 in the Maranoa region...
Neill Earthmoving 131st Nyngan Show, 5-6 May 2024
Back by popular demand - Feature attraction Rob Bast, Chainsaw Sculptor, the artwork will be auctioned off on Monday afternoon after the Dog High competition.
South Australian Shiraz on show in Bordeaux: Scriven
South Australia’s world-class shiraz is currently being showcased on the global stage as part of the ‘Via Sensoria’ exhibition, running until November at the iconic world wine museum, La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, France. This partnership ensures South Australian wines can be showcased to thousands of visitors to the centre each year, as well creating a platform for producers to conduct wine tastings...
Volunteers honoured in day of fun, fashion and memories at Leeton Races 80th anniversary
Kim Woods. Two community stalwarts, John Gavel and Sarina Saffioti, were honoured with life memberships at the Leeton Jockey Club’s 80th anniversary celebrations on Saturday ... Canberra Indonesian teacher and fashionista Sally Martin made it back-to-back wins in the Most Fashionable Lady in the competitive Fashions on the Field Competition.
Ord Valley Muster, 17-25 May 2024
The Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster, the Iconic Kimberley Festival, has a packed program of events across nine days ... in Kununurra ...  From big concerts to station luncheons, laugh-out-loud comedy, Indigenous culture, arts, fashion and family-friendly festivities, the Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster kicks off the East Kimberley’s tourism season.
New leaders emerge to support our ag shows
New leaders emerged at the Wimmera Agricultural Societies Association’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday, April 15. Former Secretary and new Treasurer, Andrea Cross representing the Horsham Agricultural Society, said the two new leaders bring wisdom and innovation to the team.
Parrtjima pulls near record crowds to Alice Springs: Potter
Parrtjima – A festival in light has wrapped up for 2024 after once again lighting up Alice Springs in all its glory. The iconic Territory tourism drawcard delivered unforgettable experiences and attracted extraordinary crowds, marking its second-biggest opening weekend ever with over 8000 attendances ... including the unforgettable theatrical experience of Arelhe Urrperle...
Bellingen Show, 4-5 May 2024
The Bellinger River Agricultural Society Committee is in the final stages of plotting and planning for the annual Bellingen Show. The Show Program has hit the streets and tickets are on sale via the Bellingen Show website www.bellingenshow.com.au.
