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Childers Festival
27-07-2013 to 28-07-2013
Childers, Bundaberg Area
Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner Cruises
25-12-2013 to 25-12-2013
Main Beach, Gold Coast Area
Christmas in July with The Clem Four
20-07-2013 to 20-07-2013
Warwick, Southern Downs Area
CIAF Presents UMI Arts Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Celebrations
16-08-2013 to 16-08-2013
Cairns, Cairns Area
City2South
16-06-2013 to 16-06-2013
Brisbane, Brisbane Area
Classics By The Coast
26-05-2013 to 26-05-2013
Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton Area
Club 28
24-05-2013 to 24-05-2013
Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton Area
Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race
02-08-2013 to 05-08-2013
Moreton Bay And Islands, Brisbane Area
Community Lifestyle Support Presents The Collective
10-07-2013 to 10-07-2013
Bundaberg, Bundaberg Area
Cooktown Discovery Festival
07-06-2013 to 10-06-2013
Cooktown, Cook Area
Cooly Rocks On
31-05-2013 to 10-06-2013
Coolangatta, Gold Coast Area
Cooroy Fusion Festival
11-05-2013 to 11-05-2013
Cooroy, Sunshine Coast Area
Coral 45 Reunion
23-05-2013 to 26-05-2013
Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
Coral 45 Reunion Veterans Race Day
23-05-2013 to 23-05-2013
Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
Corfield Races and Golf Competition
02-08-2013 to 04-08-2013
Corfield, Winton Area
Craft Extravaganza Mothers Day
09-05-2013 to 12-05-2013
North Tamborine, Scenic Rim Area
Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art
11-05-2013 to 11-08-2013
South Brisbane, Brisbane Area
Crocodile Trophy
19-10-2013 to 27-10-2013
Cairns, Cairns Area
Croydon Poddy Dodgers Festival
21-06-2013 to 23-06-2013
Croydon, Croydon Area
Cultural Fest
14-08-2013 to 18-08-2013
Townsville, Townsville Area
Cunnamulla Fella Festival
07-11-2013 to 09-11-2013
Cunnamulla, Paroo Area
Cunnamulla Polocrosse Carnival
26-07-2013 to 28-07-2013
Cunnamulla, Paroo Area
Cure4Cancer All Ford Car Show
25-05-2013 to 25-05-2013
Bundaberg, Bundaberg Area
Curry Merry Muster Festival
02-08-2013 to 04-08-2013
Cloncurry, Cloncurry Area
Cut
16-07-2013 to 08-08-2013
Toowoomba, Toowoomba Area
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d`Arcy Doyle Art Awards
26-06-2013 to 07-07-2013
Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast Area
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David Helfgott in Recital
13-08-2013 to 13-08-2013
Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
Day Out With Thomas - At the Circus
26-12-2013 to 02-02-2014
North Ipswich, Ipswich Area
Death and Life: Rakuny Ga Walnga: Contemporary Arnhem Land Art
25-05-2013 to 01-09-2013
South Brisbane, Brisbane Area
Desert Psychedelic: Jimmy Pike
12-07-2013 to 18-08-2013
Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
Dharma Club First Sunday of the Month
03-02-2013 to 01-12-2013
Eudlo, Sunshine Coast Area
Diesel - The Velvet Curtain Tour - Gladstone
08-05-2013 to 08-05-2013
Clinton, Gladstone Area
Diesel on Daydream
05-05-2013 to 05-05-2013
Whitsundays, Whitsunday Area
Dinosaur Discovery Week
19-05-2013 to 25-05-2013
Winton, Winton Area
Discovery Coast Markets
06-01-2013 to 06-01-2013
Agnes Water, Gladstone Area
Don Giovanni
23-07-2013 to 23-07-2013
Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
Down the Rabbit Hole
03-09-2013 to 26-09-2013
Toowoomba, Toowoomba Area
Drawn to India
16-04-2013 to 09-05-2013
Toowoomba, Toowoomba Area
Drover`s Camp Festival
23-08-2013 to 25-08-2013
Camooweal, Mount Isa Area
Dux 30th Birthday
25-08-2013 to 25-08-2013
Main Beach, Gold Coast Area
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Earth and Elsewhere: Contemporary Works from the Collection
25-05-2013 to 30-03-2014
South Brisbane, Brisbane Area
Ecofest
02-06-2013 to 02-06-2013
Gladstone, Gladstone Area
Ekka
08-08-2013 to 17-08-2013
Brisbane City, Brisbane Area
Elvis - Viva Surfers Paradise
12-07-2013 to 14-07-2013
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Area
Emerald 100 Races
12-10-2013 to 12-10-2013
Emerald, Central Highlands Area
Emerald Relay for Life
17-08-2013 to 18-08-2013
Emerald, Central Highlands Area
Emerald Show
04-06-2013 to 05-06-2013
Emerald, Central Highlands Area
Emu Gully Air and Land Spectacular
18-05-2013 to 19-05-2013
Helidon, Lockyer Valley Area
Emu Park Lions Club Oktoberfest
26-10-2013 to 26-10-2013
Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton Area
Endeavour Foundation Team Endurance Relay
22-11-2013 to 24-11-2013
Cannon Hill, Brisbane Area
Childers Festival
Once a year the streets of Childers come alive with the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of multiculturalism for the Childers Festival. Over 50,000 people converge on the small town to celebrate the weekend long festival which starts with a street party on Saturday with performers such as The Twine, Sunas and Walisuma. Sunday sees the streets turned into a market place with foods ranging from German sausages to Dutch pancakes, Thai and Spanish cuisine, a highlight of the festival will be the o...Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner Cruises
Enjoy a stress free Christmas with your family and friends with Rivers. Cruise along Gold Coast's beautiful waterways on a luxurious Rivers' vessel while you dine on a scrumptious Xmas Buffet featuring fresh seafood and Christmas classics. All you have to do is sit back and relax and enjoy! Both the Lunch and Dinner Cruises feature live entertainment on the main deck, and prices includes beer, wine and soft drink.Christmas in July with The Clem Four
Jazzenbluesenfunk sensation The Clem Four will perform at the 'Gunyah' restaurant as part of Warwick's Jumpers and Jazz in July festival program. The Clem Four do funk/blues/jazz; 'It's fun, modern, dance, real, now, best live, authentic, originals, and the list goes on...' Tickets to the event include a delicious three course Christmas in July inspired feast.CIAF Presents UMI Arts Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Celebrations
UMI Arts in partnership with the Queensland Government through CIAF Presents, is proud to present their free event, CIAF Presents UMI Arts Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Celebrations. The CIAF Presents UMI Arts Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Celebrations will be held at Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade. There will be live performances, as well as Indigenous local market stalls. CIAF Presents UMI Arts Big Talk One Fire is the highlight of the CIAF Presents 2013 calendar.City2South
Brisbane Times City2South presented by Westpac - sister event to Sydney's iconic City2Surf and Melbourne's City2Sea - will take place for the very first time. The spectacular 14 kilometre course will cross the Brisbane River three times - featuring Victoria, Go Between and Eleanor Schonell Bridges. Starting at Parliament House in the Central Business District, heading up George Street, through South Bank, along Coronation Drive, up to the University of Queensland, and over Highgate 'Heartbreak...Classics By The Coast
Classics by the Coast is an event presented by the All Classic Motor Club of CQ incorporated. It will once again be an opportunity for enthusiasts from Central Queensland and other areas to display and view a wide variety of Classic Vehicles of all ages and nationalities. The event is expected to attract approximately 300 vehicles and several thousand visitors. The day will also raise funds for community services.Club 28
Club 28 is an over 28's night based in Yeppoon Central Queensland. Playing all your favourites from the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond, this a great night out for all young at heart party people. The resident musos are made up of members from top local bands and get together just to have fun.Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race
The Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race is hosted by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) and is the clubs signature offshore event. The race was launched in 2007 and the inaugural event finished at Great Keppel Island. However this finish line would be short lived with the island closing for major reconstruction and the difficulty in anchoring boats in the shallows around the island. In 2010 the race attracted high performance yachts Black Jack (Reichel Pugh 66), Wild Oats X ...Community Lifestyle Support Presents The Collective
Community Lifestyle Support is proud to present, X Factor supergroup 'The Collective' for one performance only. The 'Collective' are an Australian boy band consisting of members, Zach Russell, Trent Bell, Julian De Vizio, William Singe and Jayden Sierra who originally auditioned as individual acts and after being turned away at 'Super Boot Camp' these five boys were called back to see the judges for one last time. Little did they know the judges of X Factor were challenged this year to put toge...Cooktown Discovery Festival
The Cooktown Discovery Festival is an annual event held in Cooktown, Far North Queensland, to celebrate the landing of Lieutenant James Cook at the Endeavour River in 1770 and his meeting with the local Guugu Yimithirr and Kuku Yalanji people. For 50 years, the people of Cooktown have come together every June to celebrate this historic event by staging a fully costumed re-enactment of Cooks landing and his time spent in this tropical paradise with the local Bama (Aboriginal people). The Discov...Cooly Rocks On
Cooly Rocks On is a Rock and Roll Nostalgia festival held in Coolangatta and Tweed Heads annually. Entry is free, with some ticketed events at participating venues. The theme is rock and roll from the 50s and 60s with over 1,000 classic cars and hot rods on display, live bands, nostalgia markets and their very own poodle parade. Be sure to get down and rock in the streets of Coolangatta!Cooroy Fusion Festival
The annual Cooroy Fusion Festival blends three Cooroy events: that of the Cooroora Woodworkers Club, the Noosa District Orchid Society, and the Cooroy Library and Butter Factory Arts Centre Open Day. This one-day community not-for-profit Festival highlights the talent, expertise, creativity, innovation and products of the local area. Stroll down Maple Street Cooroy and experience the fusion of arts and literature, community displays, demonstrations, entertainment, local foods, market stalls, m...Coral 45 Reunion
The Coral 45 Reunionwill commemorate the May 1968 action of the Vietnam War that saw the greatest number of Australian casualties than any other action in the War. With veterans travelling from around the nation, the event is highly sought after and this year's event will welcome over 400 people to the Capricorn region. Run by a committee of local veterans, the Coral 45 Reunion will centre around a Commemorative Service at the Cenotaph at the Rockhampton Botanical Gardens followed by the Reuni...Coral 45 Reunion Veterans Race Day
The Coral 45 Reunion will commemorate the May 1968 action of the Vietnam War that saw the greatest number of Australian casualties than any other action in the War. Join the veterans at the Callaghan Park Racecourse for the Veterans Race Day. Tickets include entry fee, full lunch, and afternoon tea and there will a 'Guest Tipster' and interviews of jockeys by race caller Russell Leonard. All Veterans, Partners and friends are welcome to join in this great social occasion.Corfield Races and Golf Competition
The annual Corfield Races is held at Corfield Racetrack. Enjoy an action packed day of horse racing, Fashion of the Field, and Nearest the Pin golf, while the children are entertained for free and enjoy novelty events. Food and beverages will be available throughout the day. This fantastic family fun day out is kicked off on the Friday night by their Meet and Greet at the Corfield Historical Sports Club. Saturday is their main day starting at the Corfield racetrack at about 11.30 a.m. and con...Craft Extravaganza Mothers Day
The Craft Extravaganza Mothers Day is a four day event with the first day always very popular with their regular visitors who snap up the best bargains. The show will feature all handmade craft by 50 local and South East Queensland craft persons. Hand made craft has largely disappeared from the shopping scene these days so to have the opportunity to visit a craft show where there are no mass produced imported craft for sale is a unique experience. The Show will raise funds for the Tamborine...Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art
The annual 'Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art' exhibition showcases the outstanding achievements of senior visual art students from schools throughout Queensland. The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art are an initiative of the Department of Education, Training and Employment, and are supported by the Queensland Art Gallery and Museum and Gallery Services Queensland.Crocodile Trophy
Explore some of the toughest and most beautiful regions of Australia - on your bike! The Crocodile Trophy is known as the hardest and most adventurous Mountain Bike (MTB) stage race in the world and, starting with a circuit race at Smithfield near Cairns, over nine days you will ride for 1,000 kilometres on challenging and technical terrain, through river crossings and across wide plains and the iconic Outback Highways in Far North Queensland. Experience the adventure of a lifetime with cyclists...Croydon Poddy Dodgers Festival
To celebrate Croydon's rural heritage, Croydon Rodeo and Campdraft Association Incorporated present an action packed weekend each June with the Croydon Poddy Dodgers Festival. Events include World Title Wild Cow Milking competition, Mutton Busting (kids rodeo on a sheep), Greasy Pig Chase, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Stockman's Challenge, Poddy Dodging Challenge, Kids Horse Sport Events, Bull Ride, Bullock Ride, and a Camp Oven Cook Competition. There is a Themed Fancy Dress Dance and live ...Cultural Fest
Cultural Fest is a five day celebration of performance, arts and food in tropical North Queensland. Join them to experience the spirit and passion of hundreds of artists, dancers and singers. Located on Townsville's stunning beachfront, visitors can enjoy non-stop dynamic performances, shop at over 70 craft stalls and enjoy food from around the globe.Cunnamulla Fella Festival
The Cunnamulla Fella Festival is a celebration of the region's proud pastoral heritage. Including horses and bull riding, a demonstration of bushman skills, live country music and a carnival atmosphere that provides all the ingredients for a great outback event. The Festival includes the spectacular PBR Touring Pro Division Bull Ride on Saturday evening where you can personally witness some serious riding by the competition's best National and International Bull Riders. A fireworks display will ...Cunnamulla Polocrosse Carnival
The Cunnamulla Polocrosse Carnival is a event where competitors can come together and utilise their skills. The event starts on the Friday night with a barbecue dinner, giving the teams a chance to socialise and meet new people. Competition gets underway on Saturday morning, and Saturday evening there is a three course bushman style meal and a clay pan boogie and bar until late. Sunday morning the competition resumes with the finals being held in the afternoon. This is followed by the award p...Cure4Cancer All Ford Car Show
The Cure4Cancer All Ford Car Show will be being held in late May. For all Ford car buffs this show will have a large range of Fords of different vintages so there will be enough cars to wander around and enjoy. This is a family event so bring the whole family along for a great day out, so make sure to mark this one on the calendar. A goodie-bag will be awarded to the first 40 entrants to have their forms and payments in. All entrants will be allocated a number as they come through the gate.Curry Merry Muster Festival
The Curry Merry Muster Festival is Cloncurry's Rodeo and is nationally known for heart racing, adrenalin pumping, dusty spectacular man versus beast action. Community spirit comes alive with a Mardi Gras street parade, local workshops, markets, live entertainment and loads of rodeo action with both bull and bronc riding. The Curry Merry Muster Festival is also Australia's largest single payout professional rodeo! Plus the saying goes, 'Where everyone has a buckin’ good time!'Cut
Much art making depends on mark making or the placement of an object or sculpture within a given area. By making art by cutting, the artists removes or destroys to create, and this void defines and creates the art itself. It has creative and slightly poetic parallel with the 'Big Bang'. Despite or perhaps deliberately in spite of cut paper works being often relegated to being craft or folk arts as done by women these artists use this methods to engage in the contemporary visual arts. They m...d`Arcy Doyle Art Awards
Established in 2004, the d'Arcy Doyle Art Awards, colloquially known 'The Doyles', has long since been a favourite with art lovers and artists throughout Australia. It was created to honour the late Queensland landscape artist and long time Mudgeeraba identity d'Arcy William Doyle, as well as to encourage emerging artists. It is now recognised as an important stepping stone in the art careers of previous winners. The 2013 Awards promises exciting changes, including a new venue (Mudgeeraba Mem...David Helfgott in Recital
The pianist who stole our hearts, performs the music that captured his soul. The inspiration for the Academy Award® winning movie Shine, David Helfgott is one of Australia's most prolific and treasured musicians. Almost 20 years on from the film that catapulted him onto the world stage, Helfgott continues to tour internationally to critical acclaim and enchant audiences worldwide with his passionate musical interpretations and triumphant personal story. Now, following sell-out recitals in 2012,...Day Out With Thomas - At the Circus
Thomas the Tank Engine is visiting his favourite Australian holiday home to hang out with his little Aussie fans! Thomas and his friends are fascinated with the wonder and colour of the circus, so they're bringing circus fun with them! Have a giggle clowning around with circus activities. Enjoy some story time with The Fat Controller and get busy track building in the Thomas Play Pit. Imagination Station is the zone for Thomas fans wanting to enjoy some reading, colouring in, games and puzzles. ...Death and Life: Rakuny Ga Walnga: Contemporary Arnhem Land Art
Belief in the circulatory nature of death and life is integral to Arnhem Land art. 'Death and Life: rakuny ga walnga', the Gallery's first Collection‑based exhibition of contemporary art from Arnhem Land, will include bark paintings, hollow log memorial poles, sculptures and weavings that embody this idea. The arrangement of works will reflect artists' languages and clan affiliations, as well as their connections with particular tracts of country, ranging from east to west Arnhem Land.Desert Psychedelic: Jimmy Pike
An Artisan travelling exhibition, toured by Museum and Gallery Services Queensland Produced at the height of the Indigenous cultural renaissance, Jimmy Pike's designs were vivid, dynamic and groundbreaking in their use of non-traditional colours. Due to his collaboration with the company, Desert Designs, they exploded onto an international stage via high-fashion garments, textiles and furnishings, and represented one of the most successful forays into the intersecting territories of Indigenous ...Dharma Club First Sunday of the Month
The aim is to teach children the universal values of kindness, compassion, and how to be happy. Incorporating Buddhist principles, they hope to open children's minds to exploration of values such as humility, kindness, respect and responsibility. 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life program from the Essential Education for Children publication Ready Set Happy as the foundation for this year's activities. Children, young people, and their families will be provided with materials on each guideline and...Diesel - The Velvet Curtain Tour - Gladstone
With a career spanning 25 years (35 singles, 13 albums, 6 ARIA awards) and record sales edging 1 million, Diesel the journeyman of music is on his way to some very special venues, in select regional areas with The Velvet Curtain Tour. With blues music in his 'DNA', an influence largely from his Father's record collection, Diesel has blended all styles to come up with a truly unique sound, punctuated with his distinct guitar playing and vocals. Following his extensive Hits and Blues Tour, Diese...Diesel on Daydream
There is nothing better than mellowing out on the lawns of Daydream Island for the afternoon, cocktail in hand - overlooking the amazing Whitsunday passage whilst listening to music performed by one of Australia's favourite musical talents! With a career spanning over two decades, 12 albums and a swag of ARIA awards - don't miss Diesel performing live on Daydream Island. Diesel is stripping back into solo mode and will perform his Solo and Select Series II. Even more exciting is that you get t...Dinosaur Discovery Week
When was the last time you dug for a dinosaur? Few can casually answer 'oh, just the other day!' Well, here's your chance to do just that. The Dinosaur Discovery Weeks are an experience you'll not find anywhere else. They're a fascinating and scientifically important look into Australia's ancient past and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of Australian history as it unfolds.Discovery Coast Markets
The Discovery Coast Markets are held on the second Sunday of each month at the SES Grounds located between Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy. Come and browse the arts and crafts, bric-a-brac and fresh produce available to purchase. Please note that during school holidays, the markets are held every Sunday.Don Giovanni
The Don spends his days in the company of gorgeous women, fine food and the best champagne, and he's ready to add more women to his catalogue of conquests. But this time his dalliances are not going entirely to plan. Donna Anna wants to avenge the death of her father (which Don Giovanni may have had something to do with), and the abandoned Donna Elvira seems to disrupt his seductive plans at every turn. Meanwhile, Zerlina just wants to get married without the Don's amorous interference...or d...Down the Rabbit Hole
A two-part, collaborative exhibition predominately focusing on Honours and Postgraduate students from QCA, Griffith University and University of Southern Queensland. The exhibition showcases the works of emerging artists who explore the use of visual narratives as a form of critical inquiry into contemporary local, national and international debates. Each artist tells their own story by visually navigating the viewer through metaphorical, symbolic or mythical realms. These visual stories blur...Drawn to India
USQ welcomes this year's Artist-in-Residence, Kamal Swami, an Indian artist based in Jaisalmere, Rajasthan who paints in the traditional miniature style. His painting style has evolved from sources of Mughal and Persian influences together with local Mewar traditions resulting in the unique body of work represented in this exhibition. The exhibition will feature miniature works on paper and canvas by Kamal in collaboration with local artist Catherine Parker, as well as selected works by Austra...Drover`s Camp Festival
The Drovers Camp Festival is a unique outback flavoured festival. Come to yarn with the old drovers and hear their amazing stories. A fun-filled weekend. Friday opens with a riotous street parade including humorous floats, musicians, horses and coaches culminating in a fun-filled, lively night full of entertainment. The street parade will be followed by the Xstrata Mail Race. To top this weekend off, Camooweal will be hosting its Drovers Ball. During the weekend wander through the historical...Dux 30th Birthday
Join Southport Yacht Club to celebrate Dux Anchorage 30th Birthday. Located on South Stradbroke Island, a paradise island right at their door steps. Enjoy a picnic with your family and friends listening to live Entertainment by the water. Champagne will be provided to toast the 30th Birthday of this beautiful retreat.Earth and Elsewhere: Contemporary Works from the Collection
'Earth and Elsewhere' brings together works from across the Gallery's contemporary collection that explore history, emotion and geography. The exhibition connects personal and social histories to bigger questions about the origin and nature of the universe. Featuring work by Sadie Benning (USA), Dadang Christanto (Indonesia/Australia), Latifa Echakhch (Morocco/France), Simryn Gill (Malaysia/Australia), Guan Wei (China/Australia), Emily Jacir (Palestine/United States), Anish Kapoor (England), Di...Ecofest
In celebration of World Environment Day, the beautiful Tondoon Botanic Gardens will host the 15th Annual Ecofest celebrations. The festival will have a unique hands-on and interactive focus for 2013, with a range of activities. The festival program is ever expanding and last year there were over 70 environmentally focused stalls and displays on show, including major industry, local businesses and volunteer organisations, attracting over 8,000 visitors! The theme for 2013 is 'Change for a Bet...Ekka
The countdown is on to Queensland's largest and most loved show, the Ekka. The Brisbane Showgrounds will transform into a hive of activity featuring thousands of animals, agricultural, food, art and craft competitions, great value family fun, loads of educational displays, wonderful fresh food and wine and a brand new night time spectacular. Best of all, the Ekka showcases its unique tradition and heritage by bringing the city and country together for a fantastic once a year get-together. Don...Elvis - Viva Surfers Paradise
Celebrate the life and style of 'a music man like nobody ever saw' at Elvis Viva Surfers Paradise, a three-day tribute festival honouring The King of Rock 'n' Roll. From Sun Records to sequined jumpsuits, all things Elvis will be celebrated across two outdoor stages at the hip-swingin' party, which showcases some of the 20th century's finest rock 'n' roll. Elvis Viva Surfers Paradise is the east coast's top Elvis gathering and one of the only Australian event to earn an official stamp of appro...Emerald 100 Races
The Melbourne Cup may be the race that stops a nation but the Emerald 100 is the race that gets the Central Highlands partying. Pioneer Park will be a sea of colour in October when an estimated crowd of thousands people converge to witness a great day's racing and participate in festivities on offer. With fashions in the field and a full program of races and corporate packages this event is not one to miss. The race has been held for almost 50 years and is the biggest annual sporting event on...Emerald Relay for Life
Come and join them at the Central Highlands Relay For Life. A fantastic opportunity to get together with your community to celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer. Celebrate, be inspired as Survivors and Carers take part in the Survivors Walk during the opening ceremony. Remember to lay your candle tributes to remember those that we have lost and to give hope to those who continue to inspire us. Fight back! For your family, your friends, your community.Emerald Show
Whether you're looking for a fast action thrill, or looking for a new bull to buy, or possibly you just want to wander around the Home Show and check out the exhibits, they're sure you'll find what you're looking for at the Emerald Show. If it wasn't for entertainment, they wouldn't have a show! And as proven time and time again, the Emerald Show boasts a spectacular array of entertainment to entice all the family, young and old. Following is just some of what you can expect to endure at this y...Emu Gully Air and Land Spectacular
The Emu Gully Air and Land Spectacular is the largest and most accurate re-enactment of ANZAC history in Australia. The re-creation of Anzac military battles features action both on the land and in the skies overhead. The re-enactments take our Anzac stories, from WW1, WW2, Vietnam and more, out of the history books, bringing them to life on a spectacular scale. While ground troops fight from trenches and tanks, war birds drop special effects explosions overhead. The authentic battle scen...Emu Park Lions Club Oktoberfest
Emu Park Lions Oktoberfest is reputedly one of the best in Australia. Held in the small town of Emu Park, Queensland (near Yeppoon and Rockhampton) this event is the main fundraising activity for the Emu Park Lions. This traditional festival originated in Germany and is steeped in traditional good times and lots of fun. The Emu Park version is a day of fun and festivities. German beers, German foods, great music and hundreds of people all set for a good time make this one of the Capricorn Coast...Endeavour Foundation Team Endurance Relay
The 500 kilometre Team Endurance Relay is one of Australia's most gruelling endurance running events. Athletes start running at the break of dawn and run non-stop in a relay until sunset. It started in 1980 when a group of athletes ran from Tamworth to Brisbane for charity - and has raised more than $700,000 for Endeavour Foundation. The event promotes health and fitness and raises much needed funds for Endeavour Foundation. Each team commits to raising a minimum of AUD3000 per team and in 201...