A colourful illustration of a historic riverside scene. In the foreground, a paddle steamer floats on calm blue water beside a wooden wharf. The boat has two levels, a large red paddle wheel at the back, and a tall black chimney releasing dark smoke into
  • Strong event tradition (pageant, Living River Festival, swap meet, Pumpkin competition, ANZAC Day, xmas pageant etc);
  • Heritage assets (wharf, museums, rail history, heritage buildings);
  • Distinctive local stories (ghost/history tours) and creative heritage (tapestries).
  • Past major community events and festivals (e.g. Pumpkin Festival) demonstrating capacity and creativity
  • Strong support for public art, sculpture trails, and town entry statements
  • Interest in heritage interpretation and storytelling

Heritage and interpretation

  • upgrade signage and the heritage trail
  • protect and properly display key heritage artworks (tapestries/murals).
  • Volunteer training to support maintenance of heritage items

Opportunities to activate unique sites
(e.g. shell quarry amphitheatre)

Long term volunteers – too few people doing too many things

Using stories, creativity, and heritage to rebuild pride, cohesion, and place identity.