Queensland Government
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
Events in October
Date Event
1 Flash Women photographic exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Queensland. State Library of Queensland. Free. Until 31 January 2011.
14-31 The story of the miracles at Cookie’s table Cremorne Theatre, South Bank www.qpac.com.au.
22-23 Didgeridoo Festival Gin Gin Showgrounds jinjinburra@dodo.com.au.
24 Dreamtime Gundoos perform in Global Grooves Mackay www.mackay.qld.gov.au.
29 Wujal Wujal Day.
29-31 Island Vibe Festival Point Lookout, Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) www.islandvibe.com.au.
Events in November
Date Event
2 Melbourne Cup (‘Bank’ holidays in many regional council areas).
5 Dan Ropeyarn Cup Day, Bamaga.
7 Black Diggers Remembrance Ceremony 8am, Yugambeh War Memorial, Burleigh Heads. More info 07 3807 6155 or www.yugambeh.com.au.
12-13 Cunnamulla Fella Festival John Kerr Park www.paroo.qld.gov.au or 4655 8470.
26-28 First Contact 17th annual Sports and Cultural Festival. Robbie Williams Recreation Reserve, Camp Hill, Brisbane. More info 07 3420 4291 or email admin@firstcontact.asn.au.
30 St Andrew’s Family Festival, Poruma, Torres Strait.
Events in December
Date Event
3 International Day of People with a Disability.
5 International Volunteer Day.
9 Native Title Determination Day — Ugar, Torres Strait.
10 Native Title Determination Day — Badu, Torres Strait.
13 Native Title Determination Day — Iama, Torres Strait.
15 Native Title Determination Day — Boigu, Torres Strait.
25 Christmas Day.
26 Boxing Day.
27 Christmas Day public holiday.
28 Boxing Day public holiday.