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Mandy Connell talks all things Folk and Roots

Treasured Australian singer-songwriter and Maldon local Mandy Connell is the face behind a monthly mini-festival at the Kangaroo Hotel in Maldon. The event, called Goldfields Folk & Roots: Roo Fest, offers a curated afternoon of folk and roots music celebrating local and invited musicians.

Warwick Show, 24-26 March 2023

Warwick Show & Rodeo Society Inc. This year at the show we will have something for everyone to enjoy at the Warwick Show with Bees,...

Allora welcomes back the Heavy Horse Festival

Two full days of Activities,   Displays and   Demonstrations. You’ll be amazed by the gentle giants such as Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires, Australian Draught Horses and Belgians. This year sees 120 magnificent horses displaying their versatility in Breed Led Classes, Working horses and Ridden events including hack, dressage and barrel races.

Act Belong Commit Darkan Sheepfest – A show that is good for a town

Act Belong Commit Darkan Sheepfest is now more than a sheep and wool show. The event is a testament to the cultural and economic value that a show can provide to a community and town.

Esoteric a sellout success

Seven years in the making and interrupted by a Covid cancellation, Donald’s 2023 Esoteric festival, “Wild Wastelands”, proved to be a sell-out, with a gathering of 7,500 paying patrons converging on the site, just north of Donald for the five day event. Local promoter, Sam Goldsmith, has invested heavily in the continued development of the location, spending months upgrading infrastructure for this year’s event.

107th Gloucester Show, 24-25 March 2023

The lawn mower racers will return, along with the pie eating competition, camp oven cook up and billy boiling comp.

Don’t miss the inaugural York Writers Festival, 18-19 March 2023

Fancy a writers' festival with a bit of rustic charm and some good old-fashioned country hospitality? This March, head to the historic Avon Valley town of York in Western Australia's Wheatbelt for a unique event: a weekend featuring some of WA's finest authors and poets in conversation with each other, unmediated and unplugged!

Cooktown Discovery Festival 2023: Good for business, great for the community

Cook Shire Mayor, Peter Scott is looking forward to the upcoming festival, stating, "The Cooktown Discovery Festival is a celebration of our community's rich cultural heritage and the special place Cooktown has in Australian history. It is a time for us to come together and celebrate all that makes Cooktown and this region so special."

Lithgow Show, 17-18 March 2023

Side Show Alley, Rides, Pavilion Exhibits - Including Wool, Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables, Photography, Fine Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Needlework, and Schools Display.​

Holbrook Annual Show, 19 March 2023

The Holbrook Show is held at the Holbrook Sporting Complex (showground) on Sunday 19 March 2023, with horse, poultry and cattle, show girl and show boy competitions, trade stalls, etc. Judging for horses and poultry is scheduled to commence at approximately 9.00am, with cattle judging from 10.00am.

Maitland Show, 18 March 2023

Entertainment includes - Animals Anonymous, Keen2Ride Pony Rides, Arcade Games, Quadriders SA, Amazing Drumming Monkeys, Trackskill V8 Utes, Sporting Shooters Association Mobile Shooting Range.

WA producers take to world stage at food trade events: Jarvis

Western Australian food and beverage companies are showcasing their finest produce on a global stage at two major food trade events, with support from the McGowan Government. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, in partnership with Invest and Trade WA, is leading the charge this week at FOODEX Japan 2023.

Step back in time at Ganmain historical open day

A portal to the past is opening in Ganmain on March 18 with the annual Ganmain Historical Society Open Day ... ‘Step Back in Time’ and be transported and immersed in history that includes static displays and working demonstrations of machinery, tractors, home appliances and farming equipment.

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery displaying First Nations artists

Now on display at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery is the national art exhibition Three Echoes – Western Desert Art curated by writer, artist and activist, Djon Mundine OAM FAHA, showcasing works by 57 acclaimed artists heralding from communities in the Western Desert regions of the Northern Territory.

River Daze amazes

The 2023 River Daze festival thrilled attendees with talented musicians, great food and reasonable prices. “It’s such an intimate setting to have over 1,000 people in here, the river in the background and a family friendly atmosphere,” said Paul, who had travelled from Melbourne for the event.

Pingrup Races, 18 March 2023

Pingrup Racing Club

Acclaimed artist Hiromi Tango’s latest work brings joy to the Rainbow Region

Hiromi Hotel: Rainbow  by acclaimed Japanese Australian artist Hiromi Tango is a sensory art installation that takes inspiration from 'the rainbow’, drawing on the colours and symbology of this natural wonder. The rainbow is a recurring theme in Tango’s work, however, it has particular significance for Lismore.

Buy a bird – sell a bird

This Sunday 12th March sees the Annual Auction conducted by the Southern Downs Poultry Club at Allora.

Cumnock Show, 18 March 2023

Cumnock Show, 18 March 2023

Yass Show, 18 March 2023

All Exhibitors must complete a waiver form signed by their parents before competing. Changes to any classes may be made at the Stewards discretion. Remember - your pet must be healthy and have the necessary vaccinations. All pets must be on a lead or in a cage-we don't want you to lose them! Every pet receives an award

Lismore Theatre Company – Hungry Ghosts

Hungry Ghosts exposes the heart and soul of the gritty side of life on the fringe of Sydney in the lead up to the 2000 Olympics. It exposes the addictions and obsessions that torture the lives of these often misunderstood people. Hungry Ghosts is James May’s first full-length play and this will be its premier.

Esoteric weekend approaches

Now in its sixth year, Donald’s annual Esoteric Festival continues to evolve and grow, with this year’s event, to be held over over 5 days from Friday, March 10 through to Tuesday, March 14, having the potential to attract an estimated attendance of 7,000 patrons. Speaking to the "[Buloke] Times" on Monday, with final preparations being carried out at the site, off Harris Road, promoter Sam Goldsmith said everything was in readiness for the region’s biggest event.

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