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Ringside at the Ekka

Ekka Master of Ceremonies Scott Whitehouse explains the connection between farmer and cattledog. Credit: Shirley Way

“We try and take what happens on the arena and make it interesting, to take people on a journey.”

19 August 2013
by Shirley Way in Agriculture, Behind the Scenes, Events / No Comments

Ekka 2013: the family challenge

The challenge: Ekka 2013 for the family on a low budget.

19 August 2013
by Ursula Skjonnemand in Blogs, Community, Events, Family / 2 Comments

Lego cruises into the Ekka

LEGO 'The Love Boat' was crafted by Ryan McNaught. Credit: Shirley Way

McNaught, the southern hemisphere’s only LEGO certified professional and one of thirteen worldwide, was on-site at the Ekka showcasing his skills to an admiring audience of all ages.

16 August 2013
by Shirley Way in Arts and Culture, Community, News, Small business / No Comments

The beauty of bush foods

Do you eat lilly pillies off hedges in the street? Or sprinkle lemon myrtle in your cooking?

12 August 2013
by Ursula Skjonnemand in Agriculture, Indigenous, Nature, News, Video / 6 Comments

The kewpie doll man

Max Iffland has been selling kewpie dolls at regional shows for 35 years and loves to hear the stories of customers with a sentimental attachment to the dolls.

07 August 2013
by Ursula Skjonnemand in Arts and Culture, Events, Small business / 1 Comment

Cookery judging at the Ekka

“We have people who come in every year and if you asked for a recipe they would rather die than give it to you.” Cheryl Thiel.

07 August 2013
by Ursula Skjonnemand in Arts and Culture, Audio stories, Community, Events / 12 Comments

Badge of honour

Many of the volunteers have been involved with Ekka since they can remember and often the baton handed down through the generations.

07 August 2013
by Cas Allan in Arts and Culture, Community, Events / 4 Comments
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CitizenJ is a pioneering new-media journalism project aimed at giving everyday people the platform to tell their stories and equipping citizen journalists with the credibility to make sure these stories are told well.

The program also aims to recognise libraries as a key part in the information services industry and to explore their potential for generating, supporting and preserving commentary on issues of significance to society.

The program is broadly grouped into three streams; a newsroom, an experimentation fund and a public program.

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