Local Health Advisory Committee
Joan de Bondt. The Barham Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) is holding a free two-day course, ‘Mental Health First Aid’ on May 5 and 6 ... The members of the Barham committee meet once a month to identify local service needs, to discuss ways to improve access to services, and to assist in planning and development. They provide valuable input into planning health services and in informing the local community of the availability of services. They encourage members of the public to raise their concerns and to offer suggestions about programs that they would like to see implemented.
Our annual Tullibigeal Picnic Races was another huge success
Racegoers were treated to a wonderful day of perfect weather and family fun. We had Country Racing Icon, Col Hodges calling the race, our grounds were beautiful and green, the race track carefully maintained and our new under cover betting area further improved our annual Tulli Race Meet.
Rockfest
Congratulations to David Berkman and the team of Rockfest for putting on a great show for the Island this year.
Masters games are set and ready to go
Chris Oldfield. The 2022 Tatiara SA Masters Games are set and ready to go in “The Good Country” – featuring 24 mature age sports, social gatherings and a lot of fun. With sport being the heartbeat of rural communities, the event over four days (April 7-11) is expected to attract more than a thousand athletes, spectators and volunteers combined.
Emu Trek journey near end
The Emu Plume Trek which started in Narrandera last weekend is now in the latter stages of its journey to Wagga Wagga after visiting Grong Grong, Ganmain, Coolamon and other villages along the route to Wagga Wagga.
Wings and wheels
Joan de Bondt. The inaugural Kerang Air Show held last weekend was the brainchild of Barry Wood, president of the Murray Valley Flying Club. His vision was to involve the public in celebrating a weekend of aviation, with the addition of motorcycles, military vehicles, the SES, tractors and vintage cars.
Head up to the High Country for the Tambo Valley Cup on 17 April 2022!
The Tambo Valley Picnic Races, held on the outskirts of Swifts Creek on the Great Alpine Road, have been entertaining crowds in the beautiful high country of Victoria's East Gippsland region for 123 years.
Koalas: How threatened? Threatened how? Webinar, 21 April 2022
Speakers: Emeritus Professor Helene Marsh FAA FTSE, Chair of the Threatened Species Scientific Committee; Cheyne Flanagan, Port Macquarie Koala Hospital; Audrey Koosmen, Hunter Wildlife Rescue; Vic Jurskis, Ecologist and Author; Peter Rutherford, Forest Scientist, South East Timber Association.
Elvis is open: Bendigo Art Gallery
Elvis: Direct from Graceland opening weekend was a huge success ... Due to your support this was our most successful opening weekend of all time.
Goomeri and District Show March 2022 – The event in pictures
Goomeri and District Show March 2022 - The event in pictures
Warwick Show & Rodeo, March 2022 – The event in pictures
Warwick Show & Rodeo, March 2022 in pictures.
Explore the dark side in Maldon this winter
Maldon will host the inaugural Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas this July. As part of the town’s annual Maldon in Winter series, the new festival celebrates the dark side of the goldfields with performances, tours, themed food experiences, conversations on dark topics and a range of strange and unforgettable happenings sure to surprise, delight, incite and excite you.
Chrome and big wheels roll back to Casino for truck show
For two years, the Casino Truck Show was cancelled because of covid restrictions and the gathering of crowds. But the trucks are back this year. The event will be held on Saturday, August 6, coordinated by Richmond Valley Council with support from the North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show Organising Committee.
The Curated Plate: Serving up a new and improved bite-sized festival in 2022
Calling all foodies and culinary experts! From July 29 to August 7, local restaurants, farms, tourism and event operators will throw open their doors as part of The Curated Plate culinary festival, and offer the best of the Sunshine Coast’s local food and beverage experiences across a 10-day period.
Warren Chamber Music Festival’s Education Week, 3-7 May 2022
Warren Chamber Music Festival's Education Week takes place 3-7 May 2022 in Warren. Education Week aims to create an immersive and inspiring environment, providing no less than 12 opportunities for music making and learning.
Show me!
Kendall Jennings. The Wakool Show once again entertained locals on Saturday, March 12, an iconic rural agricultural show that has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting community spirit in an area that has suffered from drought and water restrictions.
109th Wallamba District Show, Nabiac Showground, 19 March 2022
The 109th Wallamba District Show is coming up this Saturday at the Nabiac Showgrounds.
108th Cohuna Show to feature opening of new show pavilion! 18-19 March 2022
The 108th Cohuna Show, to be held on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th March 2022, will feature the opening of the new show pavilion on the Friday. The new pavilion was made possible by means of a $475,000 federal government grant.
Yass Show, 19 March 2022
The Yass Show will be held on 19 March 2022. It will follow the one day more traditional agricultural show format we used to hold the show in March 2021.
Tumut Show round-up
By all reports, the Tumut Show on 4 and 5 March went very well with the Friday night show being a great success.
SE Field Days bounce back
Chris Oldfield. Bouncing into life across 45 acres of lush grass, the 42nd SE Field Days at Lucindale will boast at least 450 exhibitors this year, on March 18 and 19.
