Emerging fashion designers, textile practitioners and businesses across NSW can now apply for funding designed to meet their business and creative needs, from purchasing critical textile production equipment, to seizing career opportunities across the fashion and textile sector. The $500,000 Quick Response Fashion Grant Program 2026-27 will support emerging NSW-based fashion and textile practitioners to…
Radio Dungog and Dungog Regional Tourism have collaborated, using funds from the Community Broadcasting Foundation, to produce a series of podcasts about the Dungog region. It is hoped that this series is the first of a number to inform locals and visitors about the region and its interesting history. The first series has largely been…
On the afternoon of 13th September 1926, the North West Mail train departed Moree bound for Newcastle. Just before midnight at Murulla, the North West Mail was struck by runaway wool-laden wagons which had broken away from Goods Train 62. The collision resulted in 27 deaths and around 38 injuries. This was the highest toll…
This exhibition is celebrating the inspiration, beauty and creativity found in our natural surroundings. Their talented member artists and artisans have embraced the theme with a diverse collection of works exploring their interpretation of the theme “Green Space” which may include gardens, landscapes, native flora, wildlife and the many ways nature inspires creativity. Come along…
This very special concert will feature the world premier of Symphony No.15 in C Major by Thomas Parmeter performed by the Upper Hunter Regional Conservatorium of Orchestra. Sunday 13 September 2026, 2pm. Free Entry Atherstone Room / Hunter Regional Conservatorium. Campbell’s Corner, 1st Floor, 80 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook. (Entrance via Brook Street) For details visit…
Join Arts Upper Hunter and the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre as we strike a joyful chord through a vibrant program of FREE events and workshops celebrating music, creativity and community. It’s already started with a weaving workshop in July, and the next couple of months will see a flurry of activity at the gallery with…
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO EARLY 2027. This is a UNIQUE CABARET EVENT devised and performed by RARE BIRD ensemble on Saturday 26 September 1-3pm at Hollydene Estate Barrel Room (Jerrys Plains). Inspired by screen legends, jazz icons and literary giants, a bartender serves up tall tales and…
A vibrant program celebrating music, creativity and community is happening across the region. Following the successful transformation of our maiden piano at The Gum Ball, Dashville, in April, our collaborators have been busily preparing for the arrival of their own magnificent instruments. Dungog. The affectionately dubbed Dungog Dump Piano premieres with a tour of the…
The Scone ADFAS presents this lecture by Professor Mary Cante-Helm OBE. Tuesday 15 September 2026, 6.30pm Scone Arts & Crafts Hall Kingdon St, Scone Members free, Guest $30 Refreshments will be served after lecture. Note: cash, cheque or bank transfer prior to the lecture only (no credit card). Visit Facebook MARY CANTE-HELM Professor Cante-Helm…
At the moment it feels like ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (better known as AI) is taking over the world. Or is at least dominating the conversation worldwide. But still, it remains perplexing. Is it going to replace you at your job? Is it going to fill the internet with soulless slop? Can we trust what it tells…