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Rayner Hoff

nsw 28 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026
In the 1920s and 1930s, Rayner Hoff was the most gifted – and controversial – public sculptor in Australia, best known for the sculptures and friezes that adorn Sydney’s Anzac Memorial, including Sacrifice at its centre. Between the First and Second World Wars, Rayner Hoff transformed Australian sculpture. He was
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On Stage: The theatrical world at Everglades

nsw 11 Dec 2024 - 29 Jun 2026
Everglades has hosted many events over the years, all of which have introduced this heritage wonder to a wider audience; from brass bands to philharmonic orchestras; and calisthenics exhibitions to Shakespeare performances. As part of the design and landscaping of the gardens in the 1930s, the stage was already set.
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Mary Tonkin: Among the Trees

nsw 3 Jan 2026 - 1 Mar 2026
Mary Tonkin is one of Australia’s leading landscape painters whose epic, immersive paintings respond to the changing seasons, lights and viewpoints of the bush where she paints en plein air. Based in a secluded corner of the dense damp, ferny bush of Corhanwarrabul/ Dandenong Ranges, Tonkin paints the landscape of
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‘Under + Over’ by Julie Paterson and Pippita Bennett

nsw 31 Jan 2026 - 22 Feb 2026
Inspired by Sorensen’s gardens – a mixture of endemic natives and exotics, of wildness and consideration – and their own, Julie Paterson and Pippita Bennett’s work for Under + Over is layered and enriched through their collaboration. Known for her plant-dyed and densely-stitched artworks, Pip works slowly and deliberately, while
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Contemporary Australian Landscape Painting

nsw 7 Feb 2026 - 5 Apr 2026
The Salon des Refusés, established by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in 1992, is an annual showcase of standout works not selected for the Archibald and Wynne Prizes. These ‘alternative’ selections have become a must-see highlight of Sydney’s art calendar, offering fresh perspectives on portraiture and landscape. Coming to Retford Park
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Psychic Saturday at Old Government House

nsw 7 Feb 2026
Step into an extraordinary world of wonder, spiritual connection and intrigue at OZ Para Expo’s 2026 Psychic Saturday fair. Discover more than 50 unique stalls, connect with gifted psychic readers, and experience a captivating blend of history and atmosphere at Old Government House – Australia’s oldest surviving public building in
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Open Days at Miss Porter’s House

nsw 14 Dec 2025 - 10 May 2026
  Built by the Porter family in 1909 and left to the National Trust (NSW) with all its contents in 1997, Miss Porter’s House is a unique living snapshot of twentieth century life in Newcastle. Visitors will enjoy exploring the house and grounds and browsing the furnishings and personal items
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From Soil to Bloom: Preparing Your Spring Garden with Simon Cooper

nsw 13 Feb 2026
Leura’s Everglades House & Gardens is famous for its Paul Sorensen-designed gardens featuring scenic walks, expansive terraces and magnificent dry-stone walls that have received acclaim from garden lovers worldwide. Join Head Gardener, Simon Cooper, in conversation as he shares expert tips on preparing your garden for the upcoming spring season.
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Riversdale Twilight Tours

nsw 13 Feb 2026 - 17 Apr 2026
Enjoy a cheese platter and drinks upon arrival in the heritage garden before embarking on a unique twilight tour of historic Riversdale. View some of this significant property’s rarely seen treasures and unlock her many secrets. Step inside the stables, Goulburn’s oldest building, look inside the original colonial kitchen, view
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Open Days at Woodford Academy

nsw 21 Feb 2026 - 16 May 2026
  Built originally as a Roadside Inn in the 1830s, the property has had a multi-layered history, operating over the years as a gentleman’s residence, guest house, boarding house and from 1907 to 1936, a private classics college run by John McManamey. It is now a museum that offers not
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‘Mandala Mindscapes’ by Marion van den Driesschen

nsw 28 Feb 2026 - 22 Mar 2026
Based on sacred geometry, the Sanskrit word ‘mandala’ means ‘squared circle’. This colourful exhibition represents the artist’s twenty-year exploration of this universal symbol. Explore Marion van den Driesschen’s captivating collection of mandalas and enjoy the opportunity to chat with the artist as you wander through the exhibition. Learn about Marions
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