Current Events

Term 4 - 2026

Friday, 16 October 10 am - CWA

“From nowhere to nowhere, a rattling good adventure in North Queensland”  

Bob & Jenny Hawkins

The trains west of Cairns are weird. The geology, climate and natural wonders are weird. Even the tides in the Gulf of Carpentaria are weird.

We went in ignorance; had a rattling good time, and came back a lot wiser. Come, share our adventures.

Friday, 23rd October - 10 am - CWA Hall

The Story of Alessandro Luciano as told by Dina Luciano 

Come along to hear Dina’s fascinating story of Alessandro Luciano. Alessandro was born in Italy.  He went to WW2 as a 17yr old and was away for 7 yrs.  He came to Australia as a POW and was placed out at Gara near Inverell.

Alessandro then managed a farm near Ebor, then called  “Majors Creek” now “Guy Fawkes Station”.  He settled in Ebor buying “Meldrum”.

You will need to come along on the 23rd to hear his full story! 

Friday, 13th November - 10 am - Hickory House

Legal Responsibilities of Carers

Join John Mooney, Solicitor, discussing the legal responsibilities of Carers

Friday, 20th November - 10 am - CWA Hall

Yummy Tea Blends from Local Dorrigo Herbs

Join herb lover Kaz Hannigan to discover some of the properties of delicious teas from herbs easily grown around Dorrigo. We will also be tasting some favourite blends like red chai and lemon on lemon. You will also have the opportunity to mix your own designer blend to take home. 

Friday, 11th December 2026

U3A Christmas Party - venue to be advised