Event date: 8 May - 26 July 2026
Saltbush Country provides a rare opportunity for audiences across regional South Australia to experience the works and worldviews of Aboriginal women artists practising independently in the state. In this statewide touring exhibition, seven regional artists tell stories of their culture, community and connection to Country. Often personal and occasionally raw, their work reflects the world as seen through their eyes – a contemporary articulation of Aboriginal life in regional South Australia.
Saltbush Country, curated by Tarnanthi Regional Curator Marika Davies, was one of the highlight exhibitions of Tarnanthi 2023 when it was presented at Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery and in Adelaide at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery at the Hawke Centre, UniSA City West campus.
Artists: Josephine Lennon, Marli Macumba, Juanella McKenzie, Deanna Newchurch, Lynette Newchurch, Sandra Saunders, Heather Shearer
The artists’ works are the result of a series of community workshops, mentoring and professional development opportunities catering for prominent regional artists and supported by Country Arts SA and Tarnanthi.
Event date: April - May 2026
Sculptures by the Bush is a tourist trail of outdoor creative artworks that will dot the scenic landscapes around Blayney over the April School Holidays every year.
Creative local residents, schools, businesses and community groups create sculptures in one of three categories: Hay Bale Art, Farm Art and Scarecrows.
It is a great opportunity to enjoy the country landscape, visit some of the small villages and see some creative displays.
Locals are called upon to get creative and build sculptures. A digital map and list of entries will be available on the Blayney Shire Council Website and Sculptures by the Bush Facebook Page closer to the event.
Dates: 27/08/2026 - 30/08/2026
The Gympie Music Muster is one of Australia’s most beloved community-driven music festivals, a blend of country, folk, blues, roots, and rock, set against the breathtaking backdrop of native forest. It’s not just a festival, it’s a week of live music, camping, dancing, workshops, bush poets, markets and bush vibes that draws music fans from across the country
General camping is FREE — included with a 4-day festival pass (Thursday 27 Aug to Sunday 30 Aug 2026).
- You can arrive early and camp from Saturday 22 August 2026, giving you up to 9 days of camping and pre-Muster entertainment with a 4-day ticket.
Note: Day tickets also allow camping the night before and the night of your ticket at no extra cost.