Benalla Art Gallery – Ruth Johnstone and Lesley Duxbury: Embrace the Eucalypt
The ubiquitous eucalypt has come to mean many things to us. It is honoured when it survives to a great age, yet its size and materiality has caused it to be felled for human needs, and of course it is renowned for fuelling raging bushfires. Utilising paper based media and contemporary art approaches, Ruth Johnstone…
Read MoreBenalla Art Gallery – Mimi Leung: Growing Up With You
The title of the show refers to both Leung’s relationship with her art practice, and with her children – reflecting on how her attitudes to art and her own practice have changed as she has grown up and had kids. Starting with a selection of works from early in her illustration career, this exhibition broadly…
Read MoreBenalla Art Gallery – Claire Beausein: Smells Like Rain
Smells Like Rain encapsulates the promise of renewal and transformation. The exhibition showcases a recent collection of assemblage and mixed-media works on washi paper, all engaging the theme of metamorphosis. Growing up in the Warby Ranges close to nature has left an indelible mark on Claire Beausein’s artistic sensibilities, and the subdued palette and intricacies…
Read MoreBenalla Art Gallery – Light Shines, Shadow Falls
Drawn from the Benalla Art Gallery Collection, Light Shines, Shadow Falls presents a selection of landscapes by two of Australia’s finest watercolourists, Hans Heysen and Matthew James MacNally. The exhibition is a celebration of both artists’ mastery in rendering the Australian countryside, and the atmospheric shifts across the day as the sun rises and sets,…
Read MoreBenalla Festival
Mark your calendars for 2024 Benalla Festival. The Benalla Festival is a celebration of the Benalla Rural City’s lifestyle, its community, country living and community spirit. The Festival is a result of community collaboration to design events that celebrate and embrace all that is great about the region through art, music, dance, history, sport, family…
Read MoreGlenrowan Kelly Loop
Beginning and ending in Glenrowan, this intermediate gravel ride loop passes through classic bush landscapes filled with history and birdlife. Take on undulating terrain and two significant climbs on compact gravel roads and some less-maintained farm tracks. This route offers a physical challenge, Arthur Streeton-esque Australian landscapes, and a unique opportunity to connect with the…
Read MoreNed Kelly Discovery Hub
Experience the captivating tale of Ned Kelly’s Last Stand, an iconic moment in Australian history that continues to spark debate and fascination. Step into the world of this enigmatic figure, perceived by some as a ruthless murderer and by others as a courageous champion against corruption, more than a century after his infamous escapades through…
Read MoreWinton Fun Day
Experience the adrenaline of driving your own car on the iconic track where Supercars race! Enter now for an exhilarating day at Winton Raceway, renowned as the ‘Nation’s Action Track.’ Their Fun Days offer you the exclusive opportunity to navigate your vehicle around this legendary circuit. One of the standout features of the day is…
Read MoreWinton Sprint Series Round 4
The Winton Sprint Series offers an accessible pathway for motorsport enthusiasts to transition from track days to competitive racing. With its longstanding history spanning over 30 years, the series hosts multiple rounds throughout the year at the renowned Winton Raceway circuit. Participants have the opportunity to challenge themselves against the clock in a competitive setting.…
Read MoreWinton Sprint Series Round 3
The Winton Sprint Series offers an accessible pathway for motorsport enthusiasts to transition from track days to competitive racing. With its longstanding history spanning over 30 years, the series hosts multiple rounds throughout the year at the renowned Winton Raceway circuit. Participants have the opportunity to challenge themselves against the clock in a competitive setting.…
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