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Goulburn's Convoy for Kids mystery drive a massive success
The Goulburn community is always very supportive of Convoy For Kids (C4K) Goulburn and this year was no different. Some 73 trucks took part in the convoy which was in the form of a mystery ride this year. The 150km event, beginning at the Gateway Service Station at 10am, saw drivers go through town before going past Grabben Gullen, Crookwell, Taralga and Tarlo before ending at Divall's Quarry for a barbecue.
Costa Toparis claims State Championship with dominant performance
Costa Toparis keeps impressing. He's now won Rotax NSW State Championships at the Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club. Costa saved his best performance for last and finished the climactic race, among a packed field of 27 drivers, more than five and a half seconds ahead of the next-closest driver, with a time of 16 minutes 40.233 seconds.
Goulburn Performing Arts Centre show tickets about to go on sale
The Goulburn Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) is preparing for its official opening and season launch in March. In the meantime, the first release of tickets for performances at GPAC go on sale on Tuesday, November 23 from 3pm. The centre is almost complete and most of the permanent staffing roles have been filled.
Goulburn legend Peter 'the Greek' Allen turns 100
Peter Allen turned 100 earlier this week. Known as Peter the Greek, he travelled with his mother and sister to Australia at the age of 10 to find that better life. He worked with his uncle in cafes in Queensland located in places like Roma and Kulpi and he used to talk fondly of that area of south-west Queensland, including places like Charleville. He's also been a soldier. Find out more about him by clicking on the link.
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