Wilcannia HSC graduate art
This edition we offer you a look at the stunning art work submitted by graduate Tahlarah Lawson for her HSC Art folio. Tahlarah’s art appeared in the Broken Hill Art Gallery’s 2025 HSC Art Show held at the Albert Kersten Mining and Mineral Museum (Geo Centre) in Broken Hill.
Christmas message from the National Rural Health Alliance Chief Executive, Susi Tegen: NRHA
As this final newsletter of the year demonstrates, rural health does not pause for the festive season. While many Australians take a well-earned break, rural, regional and remote communities continue to carry extraordinary responsibility—for food production, harvest, emergency response, service delivery and the steady functioning of our economy and society.
One-woman dark comedy set for Fun Haus
Ivona Rose. When Donné Restom's writing mentor gave her the prompt "these are the things I know about death", the exercise set the Umina Beach singer on a cathartic personal and professional journey. Grief and resilience evolved into the one-woman dark comedy show Everyone in My Family Is Dead or About to Be, set for Gosford's Fun Haus Factory ...
Festival of Small Halls announces 2026 Autumn Tour – Port Fairy Folk Festival and Regional Victoria: Woodfordia
Woodfordia’s Festival of Small Halls has announced that Irish/Canadian powerhouse Irish Mythen and Australian folk troubadour Kaurna Cronin will feature on their next tour in March 2026, which takes in 13 regional Victorian towns while also visiting the magnificent Port Fairy Folk Festival.
Ballet Under the Stars to dazzle beneath the Horsham summer sky
Horsham Rural City Council is thrilled to welcome The Australian Ballet to Horsham for a magical evening of world class dance, transforming the City Oval into an outdoor theatre. Ballet Under the Stars will delight audiences with a varied program of ballets ...
Somerset artists and ag show enthusiasts celebrate ‘The Show’
Somerset Regional Art Gallery welcomed agricultural show enthusiasts and art lovers for the opening of two new exhibitions on Saturday, 6 December. Nine talented Somerset artists produced artworks for ‘The Show’ a new exhibition capturing the sights, sounds and atmosphere of the region’s agricultural shows.
“Spark” ignites Christmas vision
Jenny Pollard. A new vision for Charlton's Christmas decorations has been realised thanks to the innovation and inspiration of a small group named "Community Spark". The volunteer-led team, comprising many "newcomers" to town, has created the impetus for refreshing and renewing the main street décor, along with encouraging local involvement in boosting the festive signature of the township.
Sirens for Santa as emergency services crews map Christmas route
The emergency services join forces at Christmas to bring Santa to Casino. The annual emergency services Santa run is on Sunday, December 14 and on Friday, December 19 ... On the first day of the Santa run the volunteers gave out more than 400 lollipops and candy canes.
156th Kingston Agricultural Show, 6-7 December 2025
Kingston Agricultural Society
The 156th Kingston Agricultural Show, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December, will once again showcase country life.
Visitors can expect a true country...
Farmers will pay for Labor’s rushed EPBC Act reforms: Littleproud
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said Labor’s rushed Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBCA) Act reforms are a confusing mess, with the Department unable to guarantee farmers won’t experience a financial loss due to the new changes.
Australia’s first River Repair Boat set to launch in Ballina: OzFish
OzFish, Australia’s only fish habitat restoration charity, is set to launch the nation’s first dedicated River Repair Boat at a special public event at Faulks Reserve Boat Ramp, Ballina, at 3 pm on Friday, 5 December 2025.
The keys to success
A huge honour for Allora local pianist Oscar Briggs who has been accepted into the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University in Brisbane. At the age of 3 years Oscar started learning and playing the piano with music teacher Lesley Telford. Now aged 18 years Oscar is living the dream...
Local show kicks more goals
After being in danger of folding several years ago, the Corryong Show underwent a revamp and a change of date which has revitalised the community event, culminating in it being named the Corryong Event of the Year at this year's Australia Day ceremony.
Football fever high as we welcome Matildas
Skaie Hull. The Central Coast will take centre stage this Friday, November 28, as the CommBank Matildas return to Gosford for a blockbuster international double-header at Polytec Stadium. The event is expected to deliver a major boost to tourism, local business and the region's growing reputation as a sporting powerhouse.
Yellowbelly Band live in Wilcannia
Yellowbelly band is playing live at the Golfie this Friday night. Wilcannia News had a chat to Kobie from the band. The story of the band begins 10 or so years ago when Stephen and Kobie were growing up together in Bourke.
Beauty in the decay
Have you ever wondered whether something broken, abandoned, or forgotten could still hold beauty? Artist Heather Petty invites you to see exactly that at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery ... Heather spent the past seven years capturing these fading memories in and around her hometown of Wudinna on the Eyre Peninsula, transforming remnants of the past into haunting and poetic works of art.Â
115th Circular Head Show, 29 November 2025
Circular Head Agricultural Society Inc.
When and Where: 29th November, Stanley Recreation Ground
Building on last year’s crowd-pleasing sheaf toss, this year’s Circular Head Show will...
New blueprint to scale resilient food infrastructure across Australia: Food Connect Foundation
A new report from the Food Connect Foundation reveals how community-owned food infrastructure can build resilience into Australia’s food system at a time of rising climate, health and supply chain pressures. Co-authors Rose and Pekin, alongside social impact expert Elise Parups, will discuss the report and potential impact in a national launch webinar at 11:30am AEST, Thursday 27 November.
Cigar box guitars strike a chord in Maldon
Ian Riley. There are many aspects to the Maldon Folk Festival, a source of happy memories for the town. Once again, my curiosity got the better of me, and I strolled into the fire station after noticing some interesting-looking musical instruments. The first group were the cigar box guitars.
National Agriculture Day: NFF
If you’re still on the hunt for an Ag Day plan for tomorrow, fear not! We’ve picked some of the juiciest public Ag Day events … From seedling giveaways, to farm tours, nation-wide meditations, to entire towns painting themselves green, there is something for everyone this Friday!
Indigenous exhibition opens at Narrandera Arts Centre
'Winhanganha-yanhi – We Remember' Exhibition which opened at Narrandera Arts Centre last week will continue until Sunday 7 December. Indigenous war veterans, even after many years in the public eye, still have not been fully and rightfully honoured across the nation.
Dorrigo Show, 21-22 November 2025
Dorrigo & Guy Fawkes Agricultural Association Inc
There’s something for everyone in the family at the 2025 Dorrigo Show!
From the moment you step through the...
