News

Where there’s smoke, there’s a fire demonstration

What do a school teacher, senior public servant and local farmer near all have in common?

Answer – they are most likely members of the Gundaroo Bush Fire Brigade, and most likely using a portable radio that money from previous bush festivals helped raise.

Deputy Captain of the Gundaroo Bush Fire Brigade, Nick Drew explains in this Audio News Release (ANR) what it takes to be a NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer, and how you and your family can help to save lives and property.

It's a dog's life

Every man and his dog will be in Gundaroo this Sunday, and that’s not just a saying! Pooches of all shapes and sizes, and their owners, are heading to Gundaroo to try their luck in the dog events.

Visitors will probably see Peter Weber and his trusty side-kick, Ice, on their way to compete in Gundaroo’s famous Yard Dog Trials at the Gundaroo Bush Festival, Sunday 9 November, 10am – 4pm.

Peter Weber, explains in this Audio News Release (ANR) what it takes to make a good working dog and the prizes up for grabs on the day.

Gundaroo's main street to be closed

Over the coming week leading up to the Telstra Gundaroo Bush Festival, on Sunday November 9, organisers will be providing you with a series of Audio News Releases (ANR) from some of the, more colourful characters, involved in this year’s event.

Festival president, Liz Clarke, explains in this ANR what will happen on Sunday
November 9, and what people coming to the festival can expect.

Gundaroo Bush Festival brings the bush to life

Escape the rat race, step out into a different world and experience the real Australia, right on Canberra’s doorstep. The Telstra Gundaroo Bush Festival, on Sunday 9 November, is a celebration of Australia’s bush culture.

How to find Gundaroo

Gundaroo is located just half an hours drive north of Canberra.