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Junior Ambassador Fun Fair

Aug 15, 2026 Burdekin

The inaugural Junior Ambassador Fun Fair is a collaborative community fundraising event held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 3 pm at Silver Screens and Coffee Beans in Burdekin, Queensland. Organized by...

Community Event Fundraising +7

ANU 80th Anniversary Celebration and University House Reopening

Aug 14-15, 2026 Canberra

The Australian National University marks its 80th anniversary with a two-day celebration featuring the official reopening of the heritage-listed University House. Following a major restoration project, the event includes a formal ceremony...

Anniversary Cultural events +5

Sculpture by the Sea 30th Anniversary Celebration Reception

Aug 14, 2026 New South Wales

A celebratory reception hosted by the Governor of New South Wales to mark the 30th anniversary of Sculpture by the Sea. Held at Government House, the event recognized the growth of the...

Art Sculpture +5

Northern Territory Corrections Art show

Aug 1-14, 2026 Darwin

Northern Territory Corrections Art show is an exhibition in Darwin presenting the Behind the Wire showcase, featuring paintings and sculptures created by prisoners from the Top End and Central Australia. The exhibition...

Art exhibition Visual Arts +3

Behind the Wire exhibition

Aug 1-14, 2026 Darwin

Behind the Wire exhibition is an art exhibition held in Darwin that presents artworks created by inmates and highlights rehabilitation through education, creative practice, and vocational training. The exhibition features Aboriginal paintings,...

Art exhibition Rehabilitation +3

Darley stallion parade and open day

Aug 13, 2026 Seymour

The Darley Stallion Parade and Open Day is a community-focused event hosted at Northwood Park in Seymour, Victoria. It allows the public and industry professionals to view world-class thoroughbred stallions, explore historic...

Thoroughbred Breeding Stallion Parade +6

NDIS Farm Fun Day

Aug 12, 2026 El Arish

The NDIS Farm Fun Day is an inclusive community fair held at The Pocket in El Arish. Scheduled for August 12, 2026, the event provides a four-hour window of farm-themed activities and...

Ndis Community Event +4

Author Talk with Maura Luxford

Aug 12, 2026 Kempsey

Local author Maura Luxford presents a talk and book signing at the Kempsey Shire Library on August 12, 2026, to celebrate the release of her second book, One White Post at a...

Author Talk Book Signing +3

Calcio Italiano series

Aug 5-11, 2026 Perth

The Calcio Italiano series is an elite football festival held in Perth, Western Australia, featuring exhibition matches between prominent Italian clubs. From August 5 to August 11, 2026, the series brings high-profile...

Soccer Football +6

Italian Football Festival

Aug 5-11, 2026 Perth

The Italian Football Festival, also known as the Calcio Italiano Festival, is a major sporting and cultural celebration held in Perth, Western Australia, from August 5 to 11, 2026. The event features...

Football Soccer +9

Eungella Community Markets

Aug 9, 2026 Eungella

The Eungella Community Markets offer a family-friendly country market experience at Eungella Memorial Hall. Visitors can find local produce, handmade items, and artisan goods, fostering community spirit, making it an ideal Sunday...

Community Market Local Produce +7

Avon Descent

Aug 8-9, 2026 Northam, Bayswater

The Avon Descent is a famous two-day white-water race held on the Avon and Swan rivers in Western Australia. The event features various craft like kayaks, skis, paddleboards, and boats, with multiple...

White Water Race Water Sports +4

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