CALENDAR

AUGUST

August 24 – The Cairns Underwater Film Festival. A celebration of underwater photography and filmmaking, which raises money for the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Project, Minke Whale Project and a new charity this year, Tangaroa Blue. The festival combines an underwater film and photo competition, which mainly focuses on the rich and diverse beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea.

www.cairnsunderwaterfilmfestival.com.

August 24 – Central Highlands Multicultural

Festival. This year’s festival at the Emerald Showground will feature an eclectic mix of performances from the Central Highlands’ best dance ensembles and multicultural dance troupes, regional choirs, and local singing sensations. There will be plenty of fun for children in the Kids Zone.

www.centralhighlands.com.au. August 25 – The Lake Macquarie Running Festival. This event is expected to attract more than 3000 competitors and includes a half-marathon (21.1km), 10.5km fun run and 4km kids’ scamper. There are few events run with a total waterfront aspect and boasting total road closure.

www.lakemacrunning.com. August 29-September 3 –

Magnetic Island Race Week. The six-day regatta for cruising and racing yachts is all about having fun. The event provides a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for all participants including lively onshore activities such as social functions for competitors and spectators.

www.magneticislandraceweek.com.au.

SEPTEMBER

September 1-30 – 2013

Underwater Festival. Like last year, this year’s festival features a photo and video “shootout” competition that happens simultaneously across Australasia. Every dive site you can imagine becomes a shootout location. Join in one of the many Underwater Festival Fringe events that happen across Australasia.

www.underwaterfestival.org.