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Anh Do in Gunnedah

Comedian Anh Do brings his best-selling memoir, The Happiest Refugee, to life in a ground-breaking stand-up show – appearing for one night only at Gunnedah Town Hall on Thursday, November 28. This moving, inspirational and unforgettable theatre experience combines humour, real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell Do’s amazing story. Anh Do travelled to Australia in 1980 on an eight metre fishing boat with 47 other Vietnamese refugees. Sick with dehydration and one person already dead, the journey was the first of many struggles for a young Do, who overcame all manner of difficulties throughout his life to […]

Nov 15, 2024

  • Marketplace

Organisers all set for fragrance and colour at annual rose show

The Smithurst Theatre will be a riot of colour and fragrance when the doors open on the annual Rose Show from October 18-19. For a gold coin donation, visitors will be treated to a stunning display of blooms from town and country gardens across 13 sections, including white, bi-colour, mauve, yellow, pink, red, orange and Double Delight. There will also be a section for the exquisite Peace Rose and Floribunda, or any other colour not mentioned. Gardeners with multiple blooms are invited to enter a vase of six roses of different colours, with the Mitre 10 Champion Rose of the […]

Oct 10, 2024

‘Complete pianist’ taking world by storm set to perform in Gunnedah

Internationally renowned concert pianist, Jeonghwan Kim, is set to perform in Gunnedah later this month. Known for his captivating performances, passion for music and dedication to his craft, Jeonghwan Kim has become one of the most sought-after pianists in the world. He is the winner of both the First Prize and Eileen Joyce Best Overall Concerto Prize at the Sydney International Piano Competition 2023. Artistic director Piers Lane AO remarked that: “[In] Jeonghwan Kim, we have a very complete pianist and artist – quite extraordinary for a young man who has just turned 23. His virtuosity is astounding, his accuracy […]

Oct 3, 2024

  • Gunnedah Country Markets

More fun to come at the Gunnedah Country Markets

With the cost of living constantly on the rise, Gunnedah Country Markets’ coordinators have heard the cries of families seeking fun on a budget. As a creative addition to the market’s eclectic stalls, the Gunnedah community can now enjoy a range of activities on the third Saturday of each month at Wolseley Park. Many of our stall holders have developed a selection of goods and services for families feeling the pinch, with activities such as a yoga class, colour a tote bag, lucky dips and more being priced at just a gold coin! October will also see the inclusion of […]

Sep 26, 2024

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