Making with clay is part of the human story from ancient times. But it doesn’t live in history. Ceramic practice is continuous in every culture all over the world. And it’s thriving in Australia right now. More people are taking pottery classes, restaurants are using locally made tableware, galleries are showing ceramic art and artists’ […]
The 75th Daylesford Highland Gathering comes to an end on Saturday, December 5 with the reinstatement of the traditional Scottish Ceilidh to be held at the Daylesford Town Hall. Cathy & Catie Strings Ceilidh Band and their caller will head the night with Scottish folk music while guiding everyone through all the moves […]
All writing genres accepted, including short story, memoir and poetry. The winners and shortlist will be published in The Best of the Davy Writers Prize 2027. Prize money and book vouchers also awarded. NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES! CATEGORIES Open (18 years and older): 1,800 words or less Teens (Years 9 – 12): 1,500 words or […]
Acclaimed guitarists the Grigoryan Brothers return to Daylesford, after a 13-year absence, for an intimate concert of music drawn from their vast back catalogue. Much has happened in the ensuing 13 years: numerous awards, national and international tours, performances with symphony orchestras, a collaboration with the National Museum of Australia, writing music for film and […]
Kyle Barnes caught up with an old mate, artist and sparky extraordinaire Gary Miles, who with his wife Jen, has recently opened an eclectic shop in Creswick called Imperial Lighting. Kyle chatted with Gary and used the opportunity to roll out every lighting and electrical reference and pun he could think of. Apologies in advance. […]
Founded in 2010, the Clunes Ceramic Award is a major, national, acquisitive and biennial award presented in Clunes. An initiative of Creative Clunes, the award was established in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Castlemaine Art Museum. The major award of $10,000 is provided by the Hugh D.T. Williamson Foundation. As the award […]
Cafs is calling for more foster carers to open their doors and hearts. To mark Foster Care Week in September, Child and Family Services is encouraging people across Ballarat and the Central Highlands region to consider whether they could provide the safety, stability and sense of belonging that a child needs. Cafs Home Based Care […]
Brendan Hehir was running The Blackwood Times when the storm of June 2021 decimated the region, so, naturally he started reporting on it. Taking photos, getting stories from affected community members. But after a while, like others, he realised it was bigger than one paper, bigger than a few news reports. “About two months later, […]
