All the upcoming events around the area in December (there's a lot happening!) plus 'Incredible Edible Blackheath' - community groups providing food for volunteers and those in need every day of the week.
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The Lyrebird Festival: The Music of Life in the Megalong
The Lyrebird Festival in the Megalong Valley runs between the 23rd and 26th of November 2023. Immersive multimedia experiences, deep listening, conscious eating and art help to reimagine our place in the interconnected web of life.
Read More »November Local News
November is Festival month with the Rhodo Festival in Blackheath and the Lyrebird Festival in the Megalong. These and lots more events in November Local News
Read More »The Absolutely FABULOUS Rhodo Festival!
On its 70th Anniversary the theme of the Blackheath Rhodo Festival this year is all about being FABULOUS!!!! And, with the first full parade since Covid hit in 2019, everyone is being asked to dress up, throw on some bling and step out with the rest of the town to look fabulous too!
Read More »October Local News
Every month the Blackheath Area community funds a print and digital edition of local events and short news stories to encourage residents and visitors to gather and connect.
Read More »‘Somewhere to Live’: Singing the Song of Homelessness
Hamish Dunlop attended the launch of ‘Somewhere to Live’, a song written and performed by The Blue Gums, Voices for Social Change. The song and accompanying video aim to raise awareness about the impacts of homelessness and housing insecurity in the Blue Mountains and across the Greater Sydney region.
Read More »Food is Love: Perspectives on Life from an Afghan Refugee
Afghan refugee Esmat Noori cooks for members of the Blue Mountains community at a fundraising lunch in Blackheath. The event was organised to support a group of young women in Afghanistan studying to be nurses under the Taliban regime.
Read More »A Voice to Parliament: Knocking on the Door of History
There are many voices in this debate. There is a political split, drawn primarily down partisan lines. There are also differing positions among Aboriginal leaders and communities on the best way forward.
Read More »Natural Dye Workshop with Nicole Lamarche
Join international natural dye artist, theatre costume designer and sustainable fashion expert Nicole Lamarche for an inspiring Natural Dye workshop at Blackheath Community Farm. Nicole, who is based in Avignon France, has been known as the ‘Godmother of natural dye’ for over 30 years. On the day we will forage together and learn to identify and harvest local plants, flowers …
Read More »Lucas Trihey Transforming Events
On the edge of the Simpson Desert, 35 km from the nearest town, lies the bed of an ancient, dried-out lake which every July becomes home to the Big Red Bash, the largest remote music festival in the world. The festival has featured well-known artists such as Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes and Missy Higgins. Now coming into its seventh year, the …
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