On This Day: World Kangaroo Day!
Certainly one of Australia’s most iconic and recognisable creatures, the kangaroo comes in many shapes and sizes.
With an estimated population of 500 million kangaroos...
On This Day: National Horror Movie Day!
Dark stories. Creepy shadows. Sudden gasps.
National Horror Movie Day pulls us into that eerie world where fear becomes fun. It’s not just for longtime...
On This Day: Wombat Day!
Every year, on 22 October, we celebrate a small, burrowing marsupial native to Australia known as the wombat.
Wombat Day is dedicated to raising awareness...
On This Day: National Sweetest Day!
Sometimes you just need a sweet, and Valentine’s Day only comes once a year.
What’s a body to do?
Well, you celebrate the National...
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On This Day: National Pasta Day!
Fusilli, Penne, Spaghetti, Capellini and Fettuccine, pasta comes in a myriad of shapes and sizes.
Pasta acts as a sort of blank canvas for...
On This Day: Global Dignity Day!
Global Dignity Day is an initiative to educate and inspire young people and help them to understand their self-worth and goals, as well as...
Nikki heading to Emerald
Rising comedy star Nikki Justice is heading to Central Queensland in 2025 as part of her Australia and New Zealand tour with her critically...
Immersive, intense and unforgettable
Buckle up for a spine-tingling stage adaptation of 1984 like you’ve never seen before, arriving Wednesday, 15 October at the Pilbeam Theatre.
From the award-winning...
On This Day: National Chess Day!
National Chess Day offers an opportunity to learn about and celebrate all things related to the history, challenge and enjoyment of the game.
The game...
On This Day: World Sight Day!
Vision and sight are vital to the everyday lives of human beings, from allowing people to navigate their way around and do their work...
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