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Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, along with 2022 Commonwealth Games prospects, are amongst the Australian athletes who are stepping up to support...

8 January 2021 10:54am Multicultural organisations can apply for funding for events to be held between March and June this year. Acting Minister for Multicultural Affairs Shaun Leane opened the Multicultural Festivals and Events Program, aimed at helping diverse communities to come together in a COVIDSafe way in order to celebrate their culture and traditions. In March, Victoria’s Greek community will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Greek Independence – a significant occasion on the cult...

Crowds at the Antipodes Lonsdale St Greek Festival in pre-COVID days. Photo: Supplied 6 January 2021 1:38pm Multicultural organisations can apply for funding for events to be held between March and June this year. Acting Minister for Multicultural Affairs Shaun Leane today opened the Multicultural Festivals and Events Program, aimed at helping diverse communities to come together in a COVIDSafe way in order to celebrate their culture and traditions. The funding recognises the impor...

However, the usual popular events hosted by Fraser Coast Tourism and Events, the Torquay Progress Association and Fraser Coast Council will not go ahead in 2020. A council representative confirmed there will be no organised fireworks in Hervey Bay due to the difficulty to contact trace. The Beach House Hotel also announced their display was cancelled on December 1. The Maryborough Cricket Club is the only confirmed venue to be hosting organised fireworks at 9pm. The venue received a $2000 from ...

Last year the bushfire crisis forced Fraser Coast Council to abandon fireworks displays. This year it was COVID. But community businesses have rallied together to host smaller events to ensure locals get a chance to ring in the new year. Maryborough Cricket Club is one of them, which also received a $2000 grant from the Fraser Coast Councils Community Festive, Christmas and New Years Events Program New Years Eve Family Fun Fair When: 5pm Where: Maryborough Cricket Club What: Join in to s...

Article content COVID-19 isn’t going to keep Santa, Mrs. Claus and their group of elves from taking part in the second annual Armoury In Lights at Tecumseh Park in downtown Chatham. “Santa is the star of the show,” said Lisa Lester of Four Diamond Events, noting this year’s event has been transformed into a drive-in experience. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Armoury In Lights returning to Tecumseh Park Back to video She said Santa, along ...

Article content COVID-19 isn’t going to keep Santa, Mrs. Claus and their group of elves from taking part in the second annual Armoury In Lights at Tecumseh Park in downtown Chatham. “Santa is the star of the show,” said Lisa Lester of Four Diamond Events, noting this year’s event has been transformed into a drive-in experience. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Armoury In Lights returns to Tecumseh Park; still a chance to get a spot for show ...