Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin today visited Lismore City Library, which has received almost $1 million in support from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government to restore the much-loved community facility following its destruction during the floods. Mr Franklin...

The Vivid Sydney 2023 program has today been unveiled, celebrating creativity, innovation and technology. Australia’s brightest festival will immerse the Harbour City in colour and light for 23 days and nights from Friday, 26 May across four pillars - Vivid Light,...

Today I caught up with Nash Crofton who is behind the fantastic ‘Clarence Tunes’ - a music festival that showcases young local musicians across the Clarence Valley. After a sell-out inaugural show at the Maclean Bowling Club last year, Clarence Tunes is back for a...

Beautiful morning with Richie Williamson for Clarence dropping into The New School of Arts Neighbourhood House. This is my second time visiting and I continue to be impressed by the incredible work they do to support young people in the region. The Neighbourhood House...

Scone is set for a weekend of conversation and provocation with the launch of the 2023 Scone Literary Festival. Now in its ninth year, dozens of authors and thinkers are exploring this year’s theme of ‘Story Lines’. It was great to attend the launch of the festival...

I was so impressed by the new Warren Museum and Art Gallery when I dropped in yesterday. Dr John Burke and a group of volunteers have done a spectacular job restoring and renovating the old building into a high class museum and gallery. I have no doubt the Museum and...

Warren NSW Youth Foundation do a fantastic job running a number of programs for youth in the region!  They provide a safe space with great activities like basketball, board games, pool, arts and crafts. They also help kids with homework and mentoring. That’s why it...

It was wonderful to officially open the refurbished Gilgandra Coo-ee Heritage & Visitor Information Centre today. It plays an important role in sharing the remarkable stories of Gilgandra, providing visitors with fascinating insights into its history and the WWI...