Head west of the ordinary and embark on an offbeat adventure along The Outback Trail – a one-of-a-kind, self-drive musical adventure through the rugged heartland of Queensland from 20 April to 3 May 2025.

Driven by music, the Trail will guide you through some of the Outback's most breathtaking destinations, with each stop inviting a celebration of iconic music moments, enriching cultural experiences and heartfelt local hospitality.

Term 2 starts on Tuesday 22 April and runs through to Friday 27th June.

Anzac Day

Dr Karen will be visiting Thallon fortnightly on a Wednesday. The outreach clinic is able to provide most of what you can get in at the StGeorge Medical Centre. Please ring reception on 07 4625 5344 to book in.

10 days of festival fun in Thargomindah

Get ready for 10 days of pure fun, laughter, plenty of live music and all round good vibes! From boot-stomping tunes to incredible local culture, it's all happening in Thargomindah from 15-25 May including: 

Music in the Mulga - An epic celebration of live country music under vast Outback skies
Shearers Shindig - Experience the thrill of the shearing sheds, toe-tapping music and authentic Outback festivities 

Festival of Outback Opera 2025

Dr Karen will be visiting Thallon fortnightly on a Wednesday. The outreach clinic is able to provide most of what you can get in at the StGeorge Medical Centre. Please ring reception on 07 4625 5344 to book in.

The Simpson Desert Ultra is one of Australia’s newest ultra marathons taking place in the heart of the Australian Outback. With distances of 100km, 75km, 50km & 25km, there is something for those new to the ultra-scene, as well as those more accustomed to the gruelling nature of such events.

Dr Karen will be visiting Thallon fortnightly on a Wednesday. The outreach clinic is able to provide most of what you can get in at the StGeorge Medical Centre. Please ring reception on 07 4625 5344 to book in.

Outback Queensland Masters 2025
It’s the grand finale of Australia’s most remote and richest amateur golf series, taking on an epic 1,900+ kilometres across Queensland’s Outback, staged over six consecutive weekends from 21 June – 27 July.
 
Join the Outback Queensland Masters tour and you could win one of five individual prizes from $10,000 hole‑in‑one challenges culminating with the Million‑Dollar Hole‑In‑One Challenge in Karumba.

We are looking forward to next year, come and join us at the St George Showgrounds from 23-29 June 2025 for a week of Country Music and Bush Poetry.

Charlotte Plains is excited to announce the return of Stars of Charlotte Plains from 26-29 June 2025!

This three-day, family-friendly camping event offers the ultimate Outback adventure with live music, fun activities for all ages, and delicious food from local vendors.

NAIDOC events across the region

Is there such a thing as a Christmas miracle? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!

We’re going back to where it all began: a small, intimate concert (only 1000 people ) featuring the legendary John Williamson performing atop the iconic Big Red - just like we did back in 2013.

This is more than a concert - it’s a step back to the roots of the magic that is Big Red & the Aussie Outback. A never to be repeated event, and you have the chance to be a part of it!

The Big Red Sunset Concert will happen exactly 12 years to the day from the original 2013 concert, on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. You can choose to camp overnight at Big Red or just stay for the show and camp back in Birdsville.

School Term 3 runs from Monday 14th July to 19th September 2025

Join us in Tara in Qld's Western Downs for Camel Races + Culture + Camping

Public Show Holiday in the Balonne Shire

More than 400 entries competed in the Balonne River Cutters event, with contestants travelling from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and New Caledonia.

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SW Qld Championship 4BBB & Stroke @ Quilpie

Campdraft Clinic followed by the Campdraft

The King’s Birthday is a public holiday celebrated in QLD on the First Monday of October.

Remembrance Day 2024 

This Remembrance Day, join us in honouring those who gave their lives in service.

Monday 11 November 2024 marks the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I.

Every year at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, millions around the world pause in silence to remember the sacrifices many have made so we can enjoy life today.

Lest We Forget

Santa arrives at 6pm 
BBQ dinner at 6.30pm

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Public Holidays for Christmas and Boxing Day

New Years Public Holiday

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In July, Birdsville’s iconic Big Red Bash kicks off under the open skies of Australia’s Simpson Desert. Thousands of people from around Australia, and the world, head into the desert for the most remote music festival on the planet.

The second Celebration of Circus will happen in Tambo and Blackall from August 16-24. 
Contact Louise at Red Ridge if you have some great ideas.