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We noticed that Flickr user “tatters” had taken a rather lovely photo of the Jacaranda Trees around Evan Marginson park, where the Jacaranda Festival will be held again this year. We thought we’d share it with you. Cick on the photo to go to tatters Flickr photo page and see more of their work.

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Preparations are well underway for this years Jacaranda Festival, with festival organisers excited about the big turnout expected. The weather forecast is for a rain free weekend, so there’s nothing to get in the way of you coming down and having a great time. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting maximums of 26 on Friday,…

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We saw some great talent on the first night of heats at Goodna RSL. This year’s Jacaranda Festival promises to be a feast of great quality entertainment if the first night is anything to go by. There was a great turnout, both of acts, and of supports, with everyone really enjoying the evening. We got…

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Australian Rocker Normie Rowe is looking foward to playing at the Jacaranda Festival this year. The Springfield news reports that Rowe will be performing alongside Lucky Starr, Ian Turpie, Tony Worsley and Denise Drysdal. All of these great performers will be honoured with a plaque in the new Goodna Walk of Fame, to be started after the…

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If you’re into skateboarding, don’t miss Skate Fest 2010! COMPETITIONS We’ve got three great competitions with some huge prizes up for grabs for the festivals best skaters; WHEN? Skate Fest 2010 will be held from 3PM to 6PM on Sunday 31st October; Make sure you there early to register, we’ll be taking entries from 2:30pm.…

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The Queensland Times has noted that recent heavy rain has spurred our beloved Jacaranda Trees into an early full bloom. It’s great to see them out this time of year, and the festival will certainly be covered in purple blooms this year!

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Great write up in the QT yesterday about our upcomming Jacaranda Festival.  Over the three days we expect at least 50,000 people to enjoy the free entertainment, street parade and of course, the fabulous talent quest. It’s certainly true that locals are proud of not only the region and the beautiful Jacaranda Trees, but the festival,…

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Open Male 1.  DARYL CROOK2.  CALEB MCINNES3.  MICHAEL WHITING4.  DAVID TOPP5.  ASHLEY MARTIN Open Female 1.  TAMARA CARUOLTH2.  EMILY DONKER3.  MARCIA SHEER4.  JANETTE MANNING5.  JOSIE NOONAN U18 Male 1.  WILLIAM SAUER2.  NAT COCHRAN3.  DAVID SAUER U18 Female NO ENTRIES 50+ Male 1.  TOM NUGENT2.  JOHN SHEER3.  JOHN NESS 50+ Female 1.  EVELYN HOPKINS2.  DIANNE LARSEN-SMITH3. …

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DANSING – A QUEST FOR TALENT Junior Dance 13 years and under 1.  REBECCA GILL2.  DEVILS IN DISGUISE(REBECCA GILL, MATILDA HENDRIE, GIVERNEY KENMAN)3.  MATILDA HENDRIE Junior Variety 13 years and under 1.  KALISHA SOE2.  BAILEY SCOTT Intermediate Variety 14-18 years 1.  ASHLEIGH DENNING2.  GEORGIA BELL3.  MEGA CHICKS (GEORGIA BELL, ZOE OLLERENSHAW, MERRYL EAVES, GEMMA HANSON)…

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2009 Street Parade was another huge success, congratulations to our winners!

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