In his father’s footsteps: Tony takes Kyogle’s giant pumpkin title across the border
Tony Frohloff has been growing giant pumpkins in Minden, Queensland for years ... This year, he picked his pumpkin a week ago, hoping it wouldn’t lose too much weight before the weighing ... It came in at 358.5kg and won him the winning title and first prize money of $1100.
A new year – lots to look forward to!
Chris Johnston. 2023 was a fantastic year for the Hub: so many highlights it’s hard to choose ... First up this year is our Instrument Makers Gallery, a special event in partnership with Newstead Live.
Housing organisation to exhibit cultural and climate appropriate home journey
Wilya Ajjul Janta (we all stand strong together), is a Wumpurrarni housing organisation with its roots in Tennant Creek ... the Papulu-ku Nyinjjiki Junkurrakur Exhibition (seeing houses in Tennant Creek) ... will showcase the models that our founders and architects have designed together ...
The risks of lithium battery powered devices such as electric vehicles, e-bikes and e-scooters and small home devices for Strata communities: OCN
The increase in popularity of lithium-ion battery powered devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters and small home devices has some far reaching implications for managing fire risk in strata communities ... Owners Corporation Network is holding a webinar on 15 February ...
Allora Heritage Weekend has engines humming
Glyn Rees. One of the region’s premier events, the annual Allora Heritage Weekend, will see the Allora Showgrounds host a two-day feast of historical machinery displays and activity on Australia Day weekend, January 27th and 28th. Vintage vehicle and machinery enthusiasts from around the nation will again have the opportunity to take to the many roads leading to Allora and its picturesque showgrounds.
Goldfish racing returns
Last year the memory of Sophie Grace Patch was felt at the Get Chopped Pub in Greenmount through the holding of a goldfish racing event, which will again happen this year on Australia Day. Sophie, daughter of Todd and Tamara Patch of East Greenmount, tragically passed away in November 2022 at the young age of 11 months.
‘All Things Great and Small’ art exhibition at The Old Kirk
Gai Pritchett. Whilst the world is in turmoil artist Caroline Varendorff's beautiful paintings of nature in all its purity brings a calmness to the viewer. This local artist has exhibited extensively and now brings to Yamba her collection along with Caroline's husband Paul Varendorff who has included some of his ink sketches in the show.
Financial support available for primary producers in extreme weather aftermath: QFVG
Summer 2023/4 has proven to be volatile for Queensland growers ... Growcom, the project delivery arm of the Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG), in conjunction with the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA), will host a webinar this coming Friday, 19 January to help primary producers recover from these events.
Grow ’em big and they will come – Giant Pumpkin Fest contenders vie for biggest yet
Fred Beck grew pumpkins in the 1920s on Mount Pleasant, Woodenbong. Mr Beck’s grandson, David Smith said when the pumpkins were ripe they were carted to the pigsty ...This year Lillian Cox ... has cracked the 300kg mark ...
2024 Parkes Elvis Festival comes to a close
Elvis has left the building! Around 25,000 Elvis fans donned their bejeweled jumpsuits, poodle skirts and pompadour wigs to shake rattle and roll the week away in Parkes, New South Wales, for the 2024 Parkes Elvis Festival.
Mayor seeks to invite royals
King Charles III and Queen Camilla as guests of this year’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers? That is the aim of Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald. The King and Queen have announced that they will be visiting Australia during the spring of 2024, in what will mark their first visit to our country since Charles became Monarch.
Kiama Show, 26-27 January 2024
The 2024 Kiama Show will be held on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th January 2024 at Kiama Showground. Prepare to be dazzled by an array of entertainment that caters to all ages. From heart-stopping rides to mesmerizing performances, the Kiama Show has something for everyone.
Community, culture and the spirit of Christmas
A Saturday afternoon party, nothing out of the ordinary . . . except it was. The first of its kind in Donald, a community Christmas party – all welcome, bring a plate.
Horse, goats, children, baby ‘Jesus’
Stage right – a horse pops its head in. Stage left - baby goats await for their cue. On stage, a real baby sleeps in ‘Mary’s’ arms. ‘Joseph’ looks slightly perplexed. Bales of hay are propped.
Christmas spirit packs Berridge Park
Crowds packed Berridge Park for Denmark’s Christmas festival, parade and Carols by Candlelight on Saturday evening. Organiser Simone Klose said the event was a resounding success with a bigger than expected turnout of locals and holidaymakers.
Another successful event for Nhill Town Committee
A crowd of more than 300 people enjoyed Nhill’s Community Carols last Saturday evening. Perfect weather and an idyllic setting amongst the gum trees at Jaypex Park set the scene for some wonderful music and performances...
A New Year’s celebration with a difference
Many countries from around the world celebrate the beginning of the New Year at different times, in many different ways for many different reasons. So, it is in our Karen Community! Since coming to Nhill in 2010, we, the Karen have continued to celebrate our New Year in the traditional way, on the first day of Pyathoe, which is the tenth month in the traditional Burmese calendar.
Shine on Sunday: The Lighthouse in the limelight
Alison Stillwell. It dominates the Kingston township skyline and is a recognised visitor experience, but the Shine On Sunday event took the Lighthouse onto the stage. Local playwright and drama teacher Amanda Stewart’s play, “Crest of the Wave”, brought the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse story alive with a very effective use of vignettes...
Narrandera’s festive season begins with Lions big weekend
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with the Narrandera Lions Club gearing up for their usual festivities to help residents and visitors celebrate the festive season. Lions will be hosting the annual Narrandera Carols in the Park...
