January 23, 2026
New report provides roadmap to strengthening regional music
Entertainment

New report provides roadmap to strengthening regional music

MUSICNSW has released a new report detailing how to strengthen regional and remote music, setting a map for action for government, industry and communities across NSW. The report gathers insights from 80-plus representatives from across the NSW music sector. The contributors participated in a NSW Roundtable held at the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit […]

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New report on strengthening regional music communities The report provides insights into the unique challenges and opportunities for those involved in music outside metropolitan areas. Photo: MusicNSW.
Entertainment

New report on strengthening regional music communities

MUSICNSW has released a new report detailing how to strengthen regional and remote music, setting a map for action for government, industry and communities across NSW. The report gathers insights from 80-plus representatives from across the NSW music sector. The contributors participated in a NSW Roundtable held at the 2025 Regional & Remote Music Summit […]

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Historic Bulahdelah Show returns this weekend The woodchop events are always popular. Photo: Bulahdelah Show.
Entertainment, Event

Historic Bulahdelah Show returns this weekend

THE Bulahdelah Show Society is gearing up for another celebration of community, local talent and agriculture on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November.  This year’s Bulahdelah Show promises two full days of entertainment, competitions and displays at the Bulahdelah Showground. “The Bulahdelah Show is made possible each year thanks to the incredible support of our […]

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Best-selling local author launches new children’s book Author Carmen with husband/illustrator Steven Allen, at the recent Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Entertainment

Best-selling local author launches new children’s book

TWO days after prolific local children’s author Carmen Allen launched her latest book, it was on Amazon’s “best-seller” list. “Molly’s New Treasure” is book number five in a series. It follows Princess Molly and her friends as they set out on the adventure of a lifetime: a royal treasure hunt across a mysterious island with […]

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Stargazing: Could Earth be struck by a doomsday rock?
Entertainment

Stargazing: Could Earth be struck by a doomsday rock?

IMAGINE waking one morning to find the sky torn open by a glowing fireball racing towards Earth. It sounds like science fiction, but it isn’t. Our planet sits in a cosmic shooting gallery. Asteroids and comets – leftovers from the birth of the solar system – cruise through space, and sometimes their paths cross ours. […]

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Pindimar boogies with music trivia night
Entertainment, Event

Pindimar boogies with music trivia night

Third prize went to the Wizards of Quiz. The Wiggles even brought Captain Feathersword. Chad on the guitar. Second prize in Musical Trivia went to the Mundi Swingers. Doug Gillespie belting out the tunes. The Spice Girls. There were Elton Johns to spare. First prize winners, the Wood Street Wankers. Christine Eyre was the winner […]

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Sando’s serves up Christmas in July at Hawks Nest Golf Club Expect seasonal classics, rich winter flavours, and a touch of Christmas cheer in every dish,
Entertainment, Event

Sando’s serves up Christmas in July at Hawks Nest Golf Club

  Expect seasonal classics, rich winter flavours, and a touch of Christmas cheer in every dish,   Expect seasonal classics, rich winter flavours, and a touch of Christmas cheer in every dish,   THE talented team at Sando’s Café & Restaurant are bringing the warmth and wonder of the festive season to winter with a […]

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Stroud’s Mick Henrickson carves out success at the Australian Butcher Wars Stroud butcher Mick Henrickson.
Entertainment, Food

Stroud’s Mick Henrickson carves out success at the Australian Butcher Wars

STROUD butcher Mick Henrickson has proven his skills on the national stage, placing seventh in the prestigious Australian Butcher Wars competition held in Sydney earlier this month. Representing Stroud Butchery, Mick competed against some of the most talented butchers from across the country in a fast-paced showdown of precision, creativity, and craftsmanship. The event, part […]

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