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Together for Nepal

Together for Nepal

Sep 18, 2026 Rockdale
Recently ended

Together for Nepal is a community gathering hosted by Bayside Council for Nepali community members in Rockdale. Held on Friday, September 18, 2026, the event aims to provide support and information following...

Community Cultural +6
Fletch & Hindy – Live on Stage

Fletch & Hindy – Live on Stage

Sep 18, 2026 Lismore
Recently ended

Former NRL stars Bryan Fletcher and Nathan Hindmarsh will bring their live show, 'Fletch & Hindy – Live on Stage', to the Lismore Workers Club in Lismore, NSW, on Friday, September 18,...

Rugby League Comedy +4
Retirees on the River Festival

Retirees on the River Festival

Sep 17-18, 2026 Echuca
Recently ended

The Retirees on the River Festival is a two-day event held in Echuca from September 17-18, 2026. It features various activities, including Monica Dullard’s comedy show "Ageing with Attitude," which humorously addresses...

Festival Comedy +5
& Juliet

& Juliet

Sep 11-17, 2026 Perth
Recently ended

Third-year musical theatre students from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) present a contemporary musical reimagining of Shakespeare's classic love story at the Regal Theatre. The production features a high-energy...

Musical Theatre Performing Arts +5
People, Plans and Places

People, Plans and Places

Sep 16, 2026 Docklands
Recently ended

The "People, Plans and Places" exhibition at the Victoria Police Museum in Docklands showcases the history, architecture, and stories of Victorian police stations. It features historic building plans, photographs, and artefacts, offering...

Exhibition History +5
Mackay Seniors Expo

Mackay Seniors Expo

Sep 15, 2026 Mackay
Recently ended

The annual Mackay Seniors Expo is set to take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm, at The Big Shed within the Mackay Showgrounds. This event showcases...

Seniors Expo +6
Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 14, 2026 Canberra
Recently ended

Canberra's Hindu community celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, an annual festival honoring the deity Ganesha. The 2026 celebrations emphasize eco-friendly practices, specifically promoting the use of biodegradable clay idols for immersion rituals to protect...

Religious Festival Hinduism +5
The Box Show

The Box Show

Sep 14, 2026 Byron Bay
Recently ended

The Box Show is a family-oriented musical performance by Junkyard Beats that features high-energy percussion using recycled objects. Held at the Byron Theatre in Byron Bay, the production transforms everyday waste like...

Musical Family friendly +4