Three new exhibitions are coming to Manning Regional Art Gallery this week, featuring major Australian artworks, reflections on motherhood and whimsical folk-inspired creations from regional artists.
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First Northern Rivers Fibre Festival to weave creativity and community together
The Northern Rivers’ growing fibre arts community will come together later this month for the very first Northern Rivers Fibre Festival
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Gloucester Creatives turns former garden centre into thriving community hub
A former garden centre is now a thriving creative hub, with Gloucester Creatives bringing together more than 70 local artists and makers.
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From market stalls to gallery walls: Mirabela Varga’s Coherence now showing at Byron Spaces Gallery
Local artist Mirabela Varga presents Coherence at Byron Spaces Gallery, exploring calm and emotional connection through textured works.
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Bundjalung arts leader honoured and remembered at inaugural Luminas awards
Bundjalung woman and nationally acclaimed arts executive Rhoda Roberts AO has been posthumously recognised at the 2026 Luminas awards, following her passing in March.
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Art on the Edge as Dorrigo Exhibition Returns
The Dorrigo Plateau’s creative community is preparing to take centre stage, with the 2026 Dorrigo Easter Art Exhibition opening tomorrow at the Dorrigo Community Hall.
Posted inArts, Coffs Harbour, Entertainment
Incredible LEGO® exhibition coming to Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour will be the first regional centre to host an astounding LEGO® exhibition by LEGO® Masters Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler.
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Jetty Memorial Theatre’s cast call for comedy, Don Lane and Dolly
The City of Coffs Harbour’s renowned Jetty Memorial Theatre (JMT) has released a blockbuster 2026 program featuring an international comedy festival, a show biz tribute to the ‘lanky Yank’ Don Lane and Dolly Parton’s smash hit 9 to 5 musical.
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Finalists announced for 2025 Environmental Music Prize
Thirty songs have been named finalists for the 2025 Environmental Music Prize, a $20,000 award that recognises Australian artists using music to connect audiences with nature and inspire climate action, including bushfire tribute “Up Armidale Road”
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First Nations voices take centre stage in Tamworth
A powerful celebration of First Nations music, art, and community, Yaama Guduu, Greetings Murray Cod will land in the heart of Tamworth from 28 to 30 November.