Regional Australia hosts various cultural and community events

The Illawarra and surrounding regional areas in Australia feature a diverse schedule of cultural and community events from 25 September to 1 October.

In Nowra, the 21st biennial Meroogal Women’s Art Prize Exhibition is open, showcasing over 40 works by female New South Wales artists within the historic Meroogal property. In Moruya, the River of Art Prize at the Mechanics Institute celebrates Australian talent across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography.

Other regional highlights include the Tallong Apple Day Festival, celebrating local apple-producing heritage, and a town festival in Tilba featuring artisanal stalls. For performing arts, the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is hosting Disney’s Frozen – The Broadway Musical, presented by the Free-Rain Theatre Company.