• The Campaspe Artists Studio is returning for another year, with the opening night on Friday, May 1, followed by a studio trail on May 2 and 3.
The event offers art lovers the opportunity to step inside the creative spaces of local artists throughout the Shire of Campaspe.
For more details go to castrail.art
• The Barham Balladeers Festival is fast approaching.
It is being held from May 4 to 7, and features many talented artists, including Brian Letton, Dianne Coombs and Evan Platschinda.
To book a ticket, go to cluBarham.com.au/whats-on-at-clubarham
• Greater Shepparton Through The Lens is Shepparton Heritage Centre’s latest immersive installation.
The exhibition transports viewers through time and the technology of the Goulburn Valley’s rich visual history.
Local photography, film and storytelling illustrate how images have been an integral part of shaping the region’s identity over the years.
The transformation of local media can be seen through the history of the Shepparton News.
For more details, visit the event’s Facebook page.
• The Rocky Horror Show hits Echuca from May 28 to 31.
There will be just five shows directed by Kyabram-based Tricia Deakin, with Dennis Carter assuming the role of Dr Frank-N-Furter.
For more information and updates, follow EMTC on Facebook and Instagram.
Colourful mural
Renowned silo artist Jimmy Dvate has brought a colourful look to Lockington’s main street with a community mural.
It has been funded by Lockmore Financial Services and is part of a project to bring public art to the community bank branches in Lockington, Elmore and Rochester.
Tractor excursion
Those old and vintage tractors that chugged their way through Murchison, Rushworth, Moora, Colbinabbin, Elmore and Echuca in March certainly did their bit to help to combat motor neurone disease.
The excursion, which started and finished at Yarrawonga, raised almost $150,000 in the fight to find the cause and a cure for the cruel disease.
Snap a pic
If you have a photo from the Rochester area that you think is spectacular, read on.
The Campaspe News is seeking a photo that reflects Rochester for its next cover for the local phone book.
If you have a shot you feel is worthy of this, don’t hesitate to send it to phonebooks@mmg.com.au
Launch on hold
The date launch of Echuca-Moama’s newest paddlesteamer, PS Australian Star, has not yet been finalised.
Built in Mildura, the $11 million vessel was to hit the water in February, but two months later that has not happened.
According to Murray River Paddle Steamers director Craig Burgess, the launch had been delayed until ‘‘technical matters’’ were sorted out.
Station open
Moama’s long-awaited police station has officially been opened.
The facility has been operational since February but it was officially opened on April 1 and has been described as a station ‘‘for now and the future’’.
Rain dries up
Kyabram is back in a dry spell, with no rain since April 11.
So far just 14.6mm has been recorded for April, while last Sunday gave a hint of the approaching winter months when the temperature dipped to 0.8°C, the lowest minimum recorded this year.
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