More than 250 years after the HMB Endeavour’s voyage to Australian shores, an exhibition of contemporary botanical artwork is highlighting the contribution that the scientists and artists on this voyage made to documenting Australia’s biodiversity. Scientists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander, together with illustrator Sydney Parkinson, collected over 1,000 species of plants and animals during their 70-day journey along the east coast of Australia. The Botanical Artists’ Society of Queensland (BASQ) has responded to this historical voyage by developing an exhibition of contemporary botanical portraits based on the plants collected in 1770 by Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander along with the scientific illustrations by Sydney Parkinson. Media Contact 1300 696 272 | media@northburnett.qld.gov.au
North Burnett residents and visitors to the region are reminded that Monday, 8 August 2022 is the Royal Queensland Show public holiday for the North Burnett Region in Biggenden, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Monto and Mount Perry areas. Council’s Customer Service and Library Centres and Depots located in these townships will be closed on this day. Council’s Contact Centre will be available for emergencies only on this day and messages regarding non-urgent matters will be returned on the next business day. Community members are advised that the Customer Service and Library Centre and Depot located in Mundubbera and the Reginald Murray Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre, will operate as normal on Monday, 8 August 2022.
This FREE workshop provides participants with: 1. An in-depth understanding of disasters’ long-term impacts 2. An opportunity to identify and leverage existing strengths in your community to support recovery. 3. Strategies to take care of yourself and those around you in challenging times. This workshop, facilitated by the Australian Red Cross, is open to all community members, farmers, service providers and community-based organisations. You don’t need a particular role or skill to attend.
This FREE workshop provides participants with: 1. An in-depth understanding of disasters’ long-term impacts 2. An opportunity to identify and leverage existing strengths in your community to support recovery. 3. Strategies to take care of yourself and those around you in challenging times. This workshop, facilitated by the Australian Red Cross, is open to all community members, farmers, service providers and community-based organisations. You don’t need a particular role or skill to attend.
St Joseph’s Primary School will be holding a Celebration Evening on Friday, 12 August to mark the Ten Year Anniversary of the opening of the Gayndah Arts and Cultural Centre. There will be entertainment by Eden Maureen and entry includes nibbles and drinks, with school students free!Media Contact 1300 696 272 | media@northburnett.qld.gov.au
Free event at the Mulgildie Hall. BBQ from 5 pm. Please bring a plate of supper to share. You are most welcome.
Free event at the Mulgildie Hall. BBQ from 5 pm. Please bring a plate of supper to share. You are most welcome.
18 August is Vietnam Veterans' Day. Gayndah RSL Sub Branch invites you to commemorate the 60,000 Australians who served in the conflict. See the flyer below for details.Media Contact 1300 696 272 | media@northburnett.qld.gov.au
On Friday, 19 August, Gayndah Art Gallery will be hosting a Cheese & Wine evening from 6pm for the opening of Amanda Wager's inaugural solo exhibition "Understanding Fine Art - through the eyes of a Uni Student". We've had a sneak peak at some of Amanda's work and we're very excited to be the venue for her first exhibition.Media Contact 1300 696 272 | media@northburnett.qld.gov.au
On Saturday, 20 August, Mundubbera Regional Art Gallery invites you to the official opening of "Artistic Endeavour" at 9.30am, presented in conjunction with the Botanical Artists' Society of Queensland and Museums & Galleries Queensland, followed by morning tea and a floor talk by co-curator Beth Jackson. You can find more information about the exhibition in their flyer, here.
Help us raise funds for RACQ LifeFlight Rescue! You don't need to be a professional club swinger to get involved. Grab 2 mates and join us for a game of 3 Person Ambrose to help raise life-saving funds. Event Includes: - 18 Hole Game - Prizes - Food and Drinks Entry cost is $25pp and includes a Burger.