Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Eureka electorate events

Michaela SETTLE (Eureka) (09:59): It was all on last weekend in Eureka, with some amazing family events happening across Ballarat, Moorabool shire and Golden Plains. While, sadly, the Ballarat show is not happening this year, it was still great to get together for the annual Ballarat show dinner on Friday night with the Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society. I join everyone in looking forward to all the festivities coming back next year in its wonderful new home.

On Saturday I attended the Ballarat Indian Association’s Diwali event at Fed Uni. The Festival of Lights event was wonderful, showcasing some beautiful performances from the local community. It was great to see so many people from so many backgrounds coming together to celebrate.

Sunday was a big day for the community. The Hide + Seek Festival was on in Bacchus Marsh, and I went along for their A Day on the Village Green. It was great to watch the Unite Foundation dancers perform and to see so many families out and about enjoying the great weather and family fun.

Finally, I ended the weekend by heading along to the Bunjil’s Lookout community gathering in Maude. The day featured everything from science experiments to CPR training and to local markets, and it was an absolute joy. An added bonus was that I got to stock up on one of my favourite wines from Rowsley Fault winery.