Lifestyle

Much loved Prom Coast children’s author Alison Lester has been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for the second time in as many years. This global award is given annually to a person or organisation for their outstanding contribution to children’s and young adult literature.

perform at the Meeniyan Town Hall on Saturday 7th November as part of her “Traditions” Album tour, alongside her band The Daddies.

The 2027 Look Up, Listen calendar, full of birds by local artists, was launched Saturday 17 October, at St Thomas’ in Toora. It coincided with the second iteration of the exhibition curated by Deborah Read.

Community, connection and a sense of purpose seem more important these days but also more elusive. It’s no longer a habit or so easy to hand; it takes effort to renew and foster it.

Now coming on its 24th year, the Sandy Point Art Show is once again calling for entries for its Easter 2027 exhibition, from Saturday 27 March to Monday 29 March 2027.

One of Australia’s most exciting chamber ensembles, pianist Timothy Young and clarinettist David Griffiths (known together as Ensemble Liaison), arrive at Fish Creek Memorial Hall at 2.30pm on Sunday 15 November, fresh from a sold-out performance at the Canberra International Music Festival.

Sandy Point Community Centre has two unmissable music nights on the calendar as summer gets underway. First up on Saturday 7 November, Van Walker and the Badlanders bring their high-energy sound to Sandy Point.