Festival and other live event news
The Ekka Show in Brisbane will stay put at the RNA Showgrounds up to and beyond the 2032 Olympic Games, the Queensland Government says. But it is funding a $287.5 million transformation of the showgrounds and precinct that involves an
The camels are returning to Queensland outback towns in July for a jam-packed three weeks of races. The Outback Camel Trail covers five events in five towns over 21 days with other activities like pig, yabby and mower races (Boulia),
Night runs by three steam trains will highlight the NSW Rail Museum’s celebration of steam in the Southern Highlands town of Thirlmere. It’s annual Festival of Steam is on again this weekend (May 16-17) and is expected to attract more
Chamber music is coming to Cairns later this year with a theme on horrible history and Schubert by the sea. The nine-day Australian Festival of Chamber Music will run from July 24 to August 1 and features international artists that
Stadium curfews have been pushed back to allow for later finishing times for concerts and other live events. The state government says its new Major Sports Facilities Bill which changed event laws will help them prepare for the 2032 Summer Olympic-Paralympic Games.
Salvaging dead Huon pine from remote areas of Tasmania with helicopters is under consideration by the state government. Industry and Resources Minister Felix Ellis says they are studying the concept to see if it can ensure continual access to the
Jamie Melham became the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup as she rode Half Yours to victory at Flemington today. Goodie Two Shoes finished second while Middle Earth was third. The 165th running of the $10 million race
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is bringing an extra 1000-plus services onto Victoria’s public transport network as the state gears up for Australian horse racing’s biggest day. Public Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams announced on Saturday the new services will add to
The 2023 Wanaka warbirds airshow in New Zealand is to play host to a visit from a blue-painted WWII Spitfire that is based in the UK. The aircraft will be shipped and will take part in 90th anniversary celebrations of
