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Sep 15, 2026 Brisbane

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"William Robinson: Lessons in Looking" is a retrospective exhibition opening on September 15, 2026, at the William Robinson Gallery at QUT in Brisbane, Australia. Guest-curated by Anne Wallace, the exhibition traces William...

Exhibition Art +5

Mackay Seniors Expo

Sep 15, 2026 Mackay

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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

Friends of the University Annual Book Fair

Sep 11-15, 2026 Newcastle

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The Friends of the University Annual Book Fair is a major community fundraising event held at the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus. Running from September 11 to 15, 2026, the fair features...

Book Fair Fundraiser +6

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 14, 2026 Canberra

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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

Sep 14, 2026 Byron Bay

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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

Passport to Airlie Cairns

Sep 13, 2026 Cairns

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Passport to Airlie Cairns is a free regional live music competition held at Tanks Arts Centre on Sunday, 13 September. Nine local acts perform original music, competing for a spot at the...

Music Competition +3

Freedom of Entry parade

Sep 13, 2026 Perth

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The City of Perth will host a ceremonial Freedom of Entry parade by No. 7 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The event will feature approximately 1,000...

Military Parade Freedom Of Entry +5

Community Car Boot Sale

Sep 13, 2026 Mackay

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Organized by the Mackay Northern Beaches Lions Club, the Community Car Boot Sale is a local gathering where residents can sell, browse, or give away pre-loved items. Held on September 13, 2026,...

Car Boot Sale Community +5

Corowa Car and Bike Show ‘n’ Shine

Sep 13, 2026 Corowa

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The Corowa Car and Bike Show ‘n’ Shine is an annual community gathering that showcases a diverse range of classic and vintage vehicles. Held at RSL Park in Corowa on September 13,...

Classic Cars Motor Show +5

Whitsundays Writers Festival

Sep 13, 2026 Cannonvale

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The Whitsundays Writers Festival is a one-day literary event held on September 13, 2026, at the Whitsunday Marine Club in Cannonvale, Queensland. The festival features author panels, keynote speeches, and the presentation...

Literature Writing +7

Orchid Society Spring Show

Sep 12-13, 2026 Ulladulla, Shoalhaven

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The Orchid Society Spring Show is an exhibition held in Ulladulla, Australia, showcasing a vibrant display of member-grown orchids in full bloom. The show features a diverse range of orchids, including Australian...

Exhibition Flowers +6

Quandamooka Festival

Sep 12-13, 2026 Minjerribah

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The Quandamooka Festival, also known as Qfest, is a two-day celebration of the living culture of the Quandamooka people held on Minjerribah. Taking place in September 2026, the event features traditional dance,...

Indigenous Culture Traditional Dance +7

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