East Gippsland acknowledges the Gunaikurnai, Monero and the Bidawel people as the Traditional Custodians of the land that encompasses East Gippsland Shire. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in East Gippsland, their Elders past and present.
Events
Sporting Events
Quad Crown - The Big O
The newest event in the 2024 Quad Crown Series will be run out of the historical gold mining town of Omeo, located on Victoria’s famous Great Alpine Road. Previously this region has been better known for epic road rides and back gravel grinds, but a brand new XC and Gravity trail build project unde...
Sporting Events
Great East Rail Trail Ride
Embark on a leisurely journey through the East Gippsland Rail Trail in this fully-supported event. Spanning over four nights with three riding day, their comprehensive package includes meals, first aid support, and a backup vehicle on standby for those who might find the distance challenging. This...
Sporting Events
Dinner Plain Sled Dog Sprint
Mushers from across Australia travel each winter with their teams to compete around the stunning Dinner Plain Village and through the beautiful snow gums in the annual Dinner Plain Sled Dog Sprint. The DP Sprint is free entry for all spectators. Racing starts at 9am ends at 1pm on Saturday and Sun...
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Areka Brown Oneironaut
Areka Brown is a Printmaker from Ballarat, Victoria. Inspired by the Surrealist Movement and the theories of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, Areka’s artworks explore the subconscious mind and often draw inspiration from dreams. Oneironaut is a term used to describe a person who can travel within a dre...
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Fusion Fibre Arts Network Industrial Explorations
Fusion Fibre Arts members explore many themes within the title of this exhibition, some of which may not be initially obvious to the viewer. This talented group of local textile artists have incorporated thread, paper, clay, metal and many more unusual materials in their interpretations. Special o...
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South East NOW
A group show of artists with a connection to Gunnai Kurnai Country. There will be a special opening event on Friday 21 June at 5:30pm. All welcome. This hugely popular group show of Koorie artists is back and includes work by Leann J. Edwards, Frances Harrison, Alfie Hudson, Alice Ann Pepper, Ro...
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Bradley Brown Warriors
Bradley Brown is a proud Gunaikurnai, Bidwal, Gunditjmara artist living and working in Bairnsdale on Gunaikurnai Country. He is a full-time father and artist. His passion is helping others, encouraging and teaching young people, especially Aboriginal kids, respecting his Aboriginal culture and raisi...
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Jennifer Mullett and Ben Pender
Jennifer Mullett is the daughter of Uncle Albert Mullett, and Aunty Rachel Mullett and the mother of Ben Pender. Jennifer’s work is a re-connection to personal memories and experiences and a representation of identity that explores the symbolism used in paintings, artifacts and storytelling of the G...
