Many memories were made at the Upper Forest Springs School which was on the corner of Forest Springs Road and The Springs Road. Opened as a Provisional School in 1898 it then became the Upper Forest Springs School in 1909, closing in 1961.

When emerging contemporary Indigenous artist and Gomeroi woman Melinda Luscombe painted her latest vibrant creation she meditated on the fragility of life. The traditional painting, an Acknowledgment of Country made up of thousands of dots and dashes, tells the story of LifeFlight in the southwest and is now hanging in the charity's Toowoomba base.

Ivona Rose. A landmark public mural celebrating Terrigal's coastline, culture and community has been unveiled as part of the public launch of The Esplanade Terrigal ... Created by Australian artist Steve Gorrow, the large-scale mural stretches across a building facade on the Terrigal strip and serves as the most visible expression yet of The Esplanade's ambitions for the precinct.

The King's Birthday long weekend provided the perfect opportunity for a special family reunion in Birchip as members of the Neville family gathered to celebrate the recently completed Ray Neville silo murals. The visit was sparked by Ray's daughter, Lyn Dumesny of Rockhampton, who was travelling to Victoria and was keen to see the impressive artwork honouring her father on the Birchip silos.

Maldon will become part of a rare regional musical journey on Saturday 11 July, when the Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival brings one of its most atmospheric concerts to Holy Trinity Church. The afternoon concert, Celestial Sounds, will be performed from 4pm to 5pm and features acclaimed cellist Yelian He with internationally celebrated organist Thomas Heywood.

A link has been made between the pine trees planted at the Showgrounds, the planting of the trees for celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the reign of Queen Victoria in 1897, and the planting of the trees in 'Mayoral Row' in 1905. In fact, they were planted on three separate occasions ... It is not known if the Aleppo pine tree which blew down in William Street last Thursday night has any connection with the above tree plantings.

The much-loved LisAmore Italian Festival is set to return in 2026, bringing a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, food and music to the Northern Rivers. This year's event will be held on Sunday, 5 July 2026, with an exciting new home at the Lismore Showgrounds, reflecting the festival's continued growth and popularity.

Caitlin Menadue. Price is celebrating its bird wildlife through an interactive display, made possible by a Grassroots Grant from Landscapes SA Northern and Yorke. Championed by the Price Progress Association and Yorke Peninsula locals, the interactive wingspan display is located near the playground and features large-scale local bird species.