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ARTBOX | Grounded by Angus Cameron, Simeon Ayres, Trina Carter and Ann Cremean

Artbox Gallery is proud to present Grounded, a captivating group exhibition that explores the theme of growth, connection, and the grounding presence of nature. Featuring four accomplished local artists, the show invites viewers to reflect on the quiet power of fungi, small plants, rocks, and water—and the emotional resonance of being “grounded” in place and community. The exhibition showcases works by: Angus Cameron – A printmaker based in Avenel, Angus creates intricate impressions on paper that echo the forms and patterns of the natural world. His work reflects the micro and macro beauty of the Strathbogie Ranges. Simeon Ayres – An artist and […]

2025 Seniors Festival – Four Events

Strathbogie Shire Council is delighted to celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival this October, with a month of activities designed to connect, create, and celebrate our senior community. Now in its 43rd year, the Victorian Seniors Festival is one of the state’s biggest celebrations, recognising the contributions of older Victorians while providing plenty of opportunities for fun, connection, and learning. This year’s Strathbogie program includes: ‘Singing in the Rain’ Movie Screening – Euroa Cinema (with afternoon tea) Thursday 9 October, 1.30pm. Book at http://tiny.cc/Singin   Elvis & Marilyn Tribute Show – Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton Wednesday 15 October, 12.30pm (Tickets $5, free […]

Bush and Bay by Bruce Hargrave

Bush and Bay is the 15th major solo exhibition by celebrated artist Bruce. Known for his impressionist/realist style, Bruce captures the essence of familiar landscapes, seascapes, streetscapes, and buildings with the delicate simplicity of watercolour. This exhibition features around forty works, many painted en plein air—on location—as well as in the studio. The Euroa region, with its charming historic buildings and scenic ranges, has long inspired Bruce’s brush. All artworks are mostly framed and uniformly priced, making it easy to find a piece that speaks to you. Plus, 10% of all sales will be donated to support the wonderful Euroa Citizens […]

Children’s Week 2025 – Events Across the Shire

Strathbogie Shire Council is excited to invite children and families, to celebrate Children’s Week 2025 from 18–26 October, a national celebration recognising children’s talents, achievements, and rights. This year’s theme is: “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights.” Events Across the Shire Sleeping Beauty Pantomime – Avenel A hilarious, family-friendly pantomime for all ages. Free entry; bookings essential via http://tiny.cc/pantomime Hosted by: Strathbogie Shire Council & Alpha Shows When: Saturday 18 October 2025, 1–2:30pm (arrival 12:30pm) Where: Avenel Memorial Hall, 15 Queen St, Avenel VIC 3664 Nagambie Children’s Art Show Showcasing the creativity of primary school children. Entries close 22 October. Prizes […]

Sleeping Beauty Pantomime – Children’s Week 2025

Sleeping Beauty Pantomime – Avenel A hilarious, family-friendly pantomime for all ages. Hosted by: Strathbogie Shire Council & Alpha Shows When: Saturday 18 October 2025, 1–2:30pm (arrival 12:30pm) Where: Avenel Memorial Hall, 15 Queen St, Avenel VIC 3664 Bookings: Free entry; bookings essential via http://tiny.cc/pantomime More information on The Alpha Show of Sleeping beauty available at https://alphashows.com.au/shows/sleepingbeauty/ Funding for Children’s Week 2025 events is provided through the Victorian Government’s Flood Recovery Hub, supporting the ongoing recovery from the October 2022 floods. 

2025 Seniors Festival – Goulburn Valley Orchestra Performance

Strathbogie Shire Council invites you to join us for a morning with the GV Orchestra for the 2025 Seniors Festival. The theme this year is – ‘Connect, Create, Celebrate.’ – encouraging older Victorians to stay curious and connected by exploring new activities, meeting new people, and changing how we think of ageing. The Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra is a unique classical community orchestra.  Its mission is to inspire local musicians and to develop their musical potential through performance opportunities. Orchestra members come from all walks of life, including school students, teachers and members from the professional and wider community. All GVCO performances provide […]

Southern Aurora Open Day, Violet Town

Come along and discover what we’ve achieved since 2019 and what’s next for the Southern Aurora. Saturday 25 October, 2025 | 11.00am – 3.oopm Presentations at 1pm by Chairperson and Aurora Historian Southern Aurora Memorial Garden, 14 Cowslip Street, Violet Town What’s happening: Progress Update: Learn about the journey since 2019 and what’s next for our Southern Aurora sleeper car, NAM2337. Community ideas: Share your ideas, opinions, and support for transforming NAM2337 into a carriage-museum exhibition space. Volunteer Opportunities: Find out how you can get involved in future developments. Guided Tours: Explore the carriage, garden, and murals with knowledgeable guides. Presentations: Hear from our Chairperson and Aurora Historian at 1:00 […]

Euroa Agricultural Show

Now entering its 133rd year, the Euroa Agricultural Show is one of regional Victoria’s longest-running community events. A celebration of agriculture, creativity and rural life that brings together families, farmers, schools and visitors from near and far with a mix of favourite traditions with fresh new features, from livestock displays and equestrian events to art, craft, food, music and hands-on fun for all ages. When: October 25 and 26, 2025 Where: Euroa Showgrounds, Cnr Frost and Charles St, Euroa For more information visit www.euroashow.org.au or Follow the Euroa Agricultural Society on Facebook to stay up to date. www.facebook.com/euroaagsociety

2025 Seniors Festival – Cybersecurity for Seniors

Cybersecurity for Seniors Stay Safe Online: A Friendly Cybersecurity Session Strathbogie Shire Council invites older Australians to a relaxed, practical session on online safety. Learn how to: Create strong, memorable passwords Spot scam emails and texts Browse safely and protect your info on social media Keep your online banking secure We’ll also cover device updates, data backups, and where to get trusted help like Scamwatch and the Australian Cyber Security Centre. Presented by Anna Furlong from the The Virtual IT Department, who specialises in making tech simple and security stronger. When: Wednesday 29 October (Two sessions) Where: Euroa (Oaks from […]

Melbourne Cup Weekend Festival Strathbogie

Don’t miss this year’s headline acts at the annual Strathbogie Festival The 2025 lineup boasts some amazing talent with the Blues legend Lloyd Spiegel coming to rock the Rec Reserve and super-popular bush band ‘Bushwahzee’ playing up a storm for the annual Bush Dance. ​The Bogie Festival is brought to you this year by Nutrien and Lindsay Park Racing and will be a long weekend of fun and entertainment for all the whole family with funds raised going towards the Strathbogie Play Group and the Strathbogie Memorial Hall. ‘Lloyd Spiegel is an Aussie Blues & Roots icon’, according to Rolling […]

Mitchelton Australian National Show and Shine Euroa

The 2025 Mitchelton Australian National Show and Shine – Euroa.​ Held on the first Sunday of October every year, we welcome locals and visitors alike to the banks of the beautiful Seven Creeks and surrounding streets, to enjoy a day of classic, vintage, modern, custom and amazing vehicles and motorcycles. This year we’re slick, streamlined and souped up – with a food court, kids activities, Elite Street, Step Back In Time Street, the fabulous Willie and the Dixons rocking on the main stage, and the always popular Fashion Parade with prizes for the best costumes in theme. The theme? Hollywood […]

Shadforth Reserve Weed Control Workshop

Shadforth Reserve Weed Control Workshop – Weed removal; a fundamental step for restoring bushland Local environmental specialist Sally Mann, alongside other community experts, will be hosting a series of informative workshops at the Shadforth Reserve Clubrooms in the coming months. This first session, scheduled for Saturday, August 23rd, will focus on effective weed control techniques. Morning tea will be provided. Date: Saturday 23 August 2025 Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm If you’re interested in attending, please contact keri.shadforthreserve@gmail.com Location: Shadforth Reserve Clubrooms, Violet Town

Level II First Aid Training

Nagambie Lakes Community House are offering Level 2 First Aid training in August. Topics covered include: CPR Wound Care Choking Relief Burn Treatment For further information please contact Nagambie Lakes Community House on 0491 017 053 or coordinatornlch@gmail.com Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025 Time: 9.00am – 10.30am Cost: $185pp or FREE for registered volunteers. Contact Nagambie Lakes Community House to book. Location: Nagambie Lakes Community House, 363 High Street, Nagambie

Home Energy Expo

Join us in Avenel this August to explore innovative solutions for making our homes more efficient and sustainable. With the rising living costs, especially energy expenses – the importance of understanding science-backed practices has never been more relevant. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki, Australia’s favourite doctor, scientist and engineer, as our keynote speaker. Dr. Karl’s enthusiasm and expertise will guide you through practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce your energy footprint and improve your home’s efficiency. Let’s work together to make a difference – your future starts now. GUEST SPEAKERS Keynote Presentation “The Facts about Climate Change and How we […]

Comedy for a Cause – Free Community Event!

Join us for a night of laughter and support! We’re bringing you top comedians from the Sydney & Melbourne International Comedy Festivals, including a 30-minute set from Aussie comedy legend Dave Hughes! Plus, three hilarious supporting acts—one of whom will MC the night. 💙 This special event raises awareness about the importance of mental health and wellbeing, and highlights the support services available to the community. Date: Friday 3 October 2025 Time: Doors open 6.30pm. Show Starts at 7.00pm Ages: 15+ Cost: Tickets are FREE, but RSVP is essential. Book now: https://comedyforacause.net/event/SSC/ Location: Euroa Community Cinema

Euroa CWA Biggest Morning Tea

The Euroa CWA are supporting the Cancer Council by hosting a Biggest Morning Tea (afternoon tea), with a local guest speaker (Bibby Simmons), scrumptious afternoon tea, lucky door prizes, raffles and much more. Date: Sunday, 8th June, 2025 Time: 2pm to 4pm Cost: $10.00 per person. Location: St Johns Primary School – Mercy Centre, 27-37 Anderson Street, Euroa All funds raised going to the Cancer Council. For further information see CWA Euroa Facebook

Festival of Fungi Lunch and Seminar with Alison Pouliot

While enjoying a fabulous fungus-inspired lunch in the Northern Republic restaurant, Alison Pouliot ecologist, author and photographer will introduce us to the wonders of the Kingdom Fungi. She’ll share her experiences across hemispheres in pursuit of fungi and their followers. We will also launch Alison’s new book, which is about fungi and the photography of fungi, The title – Funga Obscura – unites the two. Through her stories we’ll cross continents and ecosystems, navigate lichen-covered landscapes, crawl in the fungal undergrowth, scale glacial extremes and duck between rainforest shadows. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of Alison’s […]

Bioluminescence Light Projection Show

Step into a world of magic and wonder as the North East Hotel is transformed by a stunning light projection installation! Created in collaboration with the innovative Little Projector Company and talented local students from the local primary schools and secondary school, this dazzling display promises to captivate you whatever your age. Bring the whole family and experience the enchantment—it’s a night you won’t want to miss! Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 Time: 6pm – 9pm Location: North East Hotel, DeBoos Street, Euroa Bioluminescence Light Projection

National Volunteer Week 2025 Volunteer Celebration – Strathbogie Shire Council

In celebration of National Volunteer Week 2025 and this year’s theme, ‘Connecting Communities’, Council invites all local volunteers to join us for a special afternoon of recognition and relaxation.  Enjoy a light lunch, hear from inspiring volunteer leaders, and connect with fellow volunteers who make an incredible difference across our Shire. The event will finish with a scenic cruise aboard the Goulburn Explorer —offering a relaxing journey along the beautiful Goulburn River and Nagambie Lakes. Sit back on the sun deck, spot local wildlife, and take in the stunning riverbank views.  Please note: Places are limited and bookings are essential […]

Nagambie Speedway – 55 Lap Gold Rush

Nagambie Speedway is hosting it’s annual 55 Lap Gold Rush Event. This is our event of the year, open to a number of classes that will compete in 5 heats across the 2 days for a place in the final and a chance at winning gold with $1000* prize money up for grabs for 1st place. The heats (8 laps) and final will be running through our small dog-leg track, and although this is a non-contact race, there will be plenty of action with only the top 26 cars qualifying straight into the 55 Lap Gold Rush Final. The B-Main […]

Shining a Light on Shadforth Reserve – Reconciliation Week Celebration

Join us at Shadforth Reserve, Violet Town on Sunday, 25 May for a vibrant community celebration of Reconciliation Week, honouring Indigenous culture, our shared environment, and the joy of fishing.  This free, family-friendly event is a chance to come together on Country and deepen our understanding of First Nations culture through hands-on activities, cultural performances, and community connection.  The day will begin with a traditional Welcome to Country in Yorta Yorta language, followed by a smoking ceremony and cultural dance. There’ll be spear throwing and artifact displays with cultural educators, arts and crafts workshops, and a cultural burn demonstration exploring […]

ANZAC Day

There are multiple services across the shire for ANZAC day, please see below for details. Please contact the relevant committees for more details on specific services.   AVENEL 10.30am Service at the Cenotaph in Jubilee Park   EUROA 5.45am Dawn Service at VC Memorial Park Kirkland Avenue 10am     March from corner of Railway and Binney Street to VC Memorial Park 10.15     Service and Flag Raising at VC memorial Park   NAGAMBIE 9.30    Service at Nagambie Mechanics Institute 286 High Street 10.50   March to Cenotaph 11am   Flag Raising 12pm   Light lunch at Nagambie RSL 360 high Street   LONGWOOD […]

April School Holidays

Free youth movie – Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they’ve faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet. Euroa Community Cinema | Strathbogie Shire  

RockFish

Get ready for RockFish, a free youth-led event bringing together live music, a fishing competition, food vans, and community connection at the Euroa Arboretum on Saturday, 19th April, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Co-designed with the FReeZA Youth Crew, this vape, tobacco, drug, and alcohol-free event will showcase electric bands from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by acoustic acts from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A fishing competition will also take place from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. RockFish is about more than just great music—it’s a chance for young people, families, and the wider community to connect, […]

Explore Euroa Day

Join us for Euroa Explore Day, a free, family-friendly community celebration happening on Sunday, 13 April 2025, from 10 AM – 2 PM at Seven Creeks Park, Euroa 🌟  This festival-style event is all about bringing the community together, showcasing local organisations, and celebrating our town’s resilience after the 2022 floods. With plenty of activities, live entertainment, and delicious food, there’s something for everyone!  Event Highlights  👥 Meet 22+ local groups & clubs  🎶 Live music & entertainment  🍔 Food vans & market stalls  🐰 Easter egg hunts (10.30am, 12pm and 1.30pm)  🦸‍♂️ Superhero training for kids  🎨 Face painting  […]

Nagambie Park Party – Skate Jam and Outdoor Movie

A fun afternoon and evening skate jam and screening of the movie Wild Robot on an outdoor cinema. Live music and the Skate Jam hosted by Gnarly Neighbours will begin at 6pm and the movie will start at dark. There will be a free BBQ but you are also welcome to bring a picnic. BYO chairs and picnic rugs. Glass Square Filson St Nagambie, VIC 3608 Australia

Climate Ready Gardens: 2-day Design Course (Avenel)

This 6-hour intensive course for individuals who want help designing their garden space to be Climate Ready, including information on drought and flood resilient gardens, attracting native wildlife and working with local soils. whether you have a new blank garden or an existing garden that just isn’t working this course will give you the tools, knowledge and plans you need to design your climate ready garden. Participants bring in their existing garden schematics and you will walk away with a plan bespoke for your garden and new knowledge and skills for garden design. Workshop is hosted over 2 sessions Tuesday […]

Are You Bogged Mate? – Free Men’s Mental Health Event

Are You Bogged Mate? – Free Men’s Mental Health Event 📅 Date: Friday, 21 March 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: White Hart Hotel, Longwood 💲 Cost: Free (Includes a complimentary pub meal, courtesy of Strathbogie Shir Council. Drinks available at bar prices.) Rural life comes with its fair share of challenges, and sometimes, it can feel like you’re completely bogged down. “Are You Bogged Mate?” is a powerful, no-nonsense mental health presentation designed specifically for country blokes. Delivered by Mary O’Brien, a passionate advocate for rural men’s mental health, this event tackles tough conversations in […]

Goulburn Regional Parenting Services Programs

The Goulburn Regional Parenting Services Programs run through FamilyCare offer free programs for parents and carers living in the Strathbogie and wider Goulburn Valley region. Programs are either in-person or online. For more information contact Central Intake on 1800 161 306 or email rexell@familycare.net.au, RPS Group Coordinator at FamilyCare. Programs include: Tuning in to Kids, Tuning in to Teens, Dads Tuning in to Kids, and other evidence based programs delivered by our experienced child and family practitioners. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/regional-parenting-programs-145749?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb