109th Exeter Show, 24 February 2024
The Exeter show brings together exhibitors and entertainers, as well as visitors from across the State, and offers something for everyone. The Axeman’s Association hold their annual woodchopping and tree felling events in a special arena in the showgrounds.
NORPA brings ‘White Rabbit, Red Rabbit’ to Byron Theatre – One show only, Wednesday 13th March
A lone performer. An unseen script. A show without borders. Join Australian comedian, and Helpmann award-winning actor, Darren Gilshenan as he boldly steps onto the stage, opens an envelope, and reads a script for the very first time, in front of a full house. White Rabbit, Red Rabbit is a groundbreaking play from Iranian writer Nassim Soleimanpour.
Lower budget no barrier to a whizzbang success
Patricia Gill. The Big 30 Whizzbangaversary Exhibitionist Brave New Works operated on half the budget of BNW29 but exceeded all expectations with 45 works in the festival. Most of these were from Denmark artists but there was the occasional international artist and others from elsewhere in WA adding their talent to the three days of fun...
Fairy Queen conquers Covid for fitting finale
Vicky Wilson. The final stage of Denmark Baroque’s Fairy Queen project was completed in January, culminating three years’ work to complete an ambitious program. Started in 2021 and stalled by Covid restrictions in 2022, the project focused on community capacity building of the performing arts in the Great Southern.
It’s showtime in Allora
A long-standing family tradition is further enhanced at this year’s Allora Show. The Frank Phelan Memorial Trot sponsored by long established Show supporters Neil and Robyn Phelan will have a slight change in format ... Neil did not inherit the love of horses and he and Robyn are now stewards in the Cattle Section.
“Disturbing the Peace” on Saturday
The FReeZA in Buloke program “Music, Mates and Multiformity” enables young people from Buloke to plan, organise and attend quality art, recreation and live music events that are diverse, safe and accessible for all young people. The first FReeZA event in Buloke is “Disturbing the Peace” otherwise known as “DTP,” this Saturday night...
100: A celebration of local super seniors
Every picture tells a story. See what 100 years of life looks like at an art exhibition highlighting the experiences, memories and life history of our most senior citizens.
FutureAg Expo 2024 to explore agribusiness 4.0 – The future of Australian agricultural innovation
A new, free-to-attend trade exhibition and conference is set to showcase the future of the Australian agricultural industry, with FutureAg powered by AGRITECHNICA 2024 highlighting the latest in cutting edge technology to improve productivity and sustainability across one of the nation’s largest industries.
Tyrendarra Show, 10 February 2024
Again we have a bumper show planned for 2024. On Farm Cattle Challenge - this is the 2nd year we are running this and we are hoping to continue to build on the success we had last year with the On Farm Challenge. From feedback last year we have added some extra classes for 2024.
Act Belong Commit Darkan Sheepfest, 10 February 2024
Act Belong Commit Darkan Sheepfest reaches out to all young Australians to ignite their passion for sheep and wool as they centre their 2024 show around The Next Generation.
Australia Day wash-out, awards to take place at council chambers
Australia Day dawned less than sunny last Friday, and unfortunately for all those looking forward to watching the annual Australia Day Awards being presented and then participating in the fun to follow. Preparations were well underway when the sky opened up, and unfortunately, due to safety concerns arising from the lightning, Australia Day events were postponed.
Australia Day – Survival Day 2024
Council extends a big thank you to residents for taking part in the Australia Day – Survival Day community event, held in Castlemaine last Friday ... Along with the presentation of the Australia Day Awards, six people took the pledge to become Australian citizens at the community event
Clydesdales cancelled?
Due to compliance issues with Council, Sandy Creek Clydesdales owners Matthew and Jaimie Thompson say they have been forced to cancel much of their business activities ... well-known and much-loved enterprise ... “We delved into just what changing the land use zoning would require,” Jaimie said.
Cambooya Australia Day 2024 – community event – Greenmount Billy Cart Challenge
The Get Chopped Community Events Inc. group hosted the inaugural Greenmount Billy Cart Challenge which drew hundreds of onlookers and participants from across Queensland. More than 800 people braved the inclement weather on event day to watch the 65 participants navigate Greenmount’s main street.
Hot shot
The Cambooya Australia Day committee landed a bull’s-eye when it selected hard-working Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade volunteer John Archer as the Citizen of the Year. Marking 236 years since the European colonisation of Australia began, last Friday, 26 January, residents of Cambooya and surrounds attended the local Australia Day event.
Fun activities on offer as Grong Grong celebrates Australia Day
Australia Day celebrations in Grong Grong started with a flag raising in the park followed by festivities at the Royal Hotel Grong Grong. Yabby races were held and this year Royal Hotel Grong Grong donated a $100 voucher as prizemoney and Grong Grong Anglers Club bought a Trophy to stay at the pub.
Australia Day events
Australia Day 2024 events on Lord Howe Island included the flag raising ceremony, citizenship ceremony, sandcastle competition and a sausage sizzle fundraiser.
Storer success at the Tamworth Country Music Festival
Frances Evans. Following a few challenging years due to the pandemic and drought, it was a return to big crowds and big temperatures at the 52nd Tamworth Country Music Festival ... One name synonymous with Australian country music is Storer. And Storer did not disappoint.
Free fish for all at festival
The 10th annual Gynburra festival was held at Port Victoria on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. The festival is named after the Gynburra fish, also known as butterfish or dusky morwong, which has cultural significance for the Narungga people.
Park the perfect place for Donald’s celebrations
Alyssa Walker. Even the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the crowd drawn to Donald’s Memorial Park on Australia Day, and the wind only served as a challenge to people to cheer louder in their celebrations.
125th Cobargo Show, 9-11 February 2024
Cobargo A P & H Society Ella Cowgill Cobargo winner in NSW Agshows young woman of the year. She will attend Zone comp at Adelong on 3rd Feb.If she gets selected there she will contest the Major event at Sydney Royal Show.
