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About the 1770 Art Show The 1770 Art Show is a cherished annual event celebrating creativity, connection, and community. Featuring a diverse array of works from local, regional, and national artists, the exhibition offers a vibrant showcase of talent. From paintings and sculptures to photography and digital art, the show highlights the dynamic artistic spirit of the Gladstone Region and beyond. The event begins with an Opening Night celebration where guests can meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and be the first to view the exhibition. Offering a beautiful and unique addition, the Agnes Water Quilters will once again present. Opening Night Thursday, 22nd May 2025, 6:30pm (Quilting Exhibition Opens at […]

The picturesque coastal community of Agnes Water & Town of 1770, gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, is getting ready to fire up again this May into a colourful kaleidoscope, showcasing the incredible range of activities and attractions to be experienced in this stunning coastal location. For 2024, the picturesque coastal community of Agnes Water & Town of 1770 invites you to join them in paradise to commemorate the date when the first Europeans set foot on this land and encountered the Gooreng Gooreng people for the first time. There’ll be tons of fun for the whole family, with plenty to see and do to suit all ages, tastes […]

Spend the morning at your local library! We have an activity packed morning planned. You can bounce around with Hive Inflatable, get your face painted, grab a book at the book sale, join in with craft and more! Don’t forget to Slip, Slop, Slap & Slide as some of our events will take place outside. This event is aimed at families with children aged 0-5, older siblings are welcome. We are partnering with the Agnes Water Welcome Morning Tea which is being held at the Community Centre at the same time. 9.30am-12.30pm, Saturday 14 June Agnes Water Library Free, bookings not required First 5 Forever is an initiative of the […]

Agnes Water Pharmacy JUNIOR AQUATHLON Saturday OCTOBER 4th, 2025 The whole family is catered for with the Aquathlon. Lifeguards will provide water safety. The Aquathlon is focused on participation and fun, rather than competition. Through events like this, we want to encourage kids to be involved in water sports, thereby improving their safety skills, and leading a healthy, active lifestyle.

Bendigo Community Bank and JMT Agnes Water TRIATHLON - SUNDAY October 5th, 2025   Sunday October 5th 2025 Agnes Water and it’s twin town of Seventeen Seventy, is located between Bundaberg and Gladstone, adjacent to the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. Our town is off the main highway, so not as commercialised as the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, but very popular with grey nomads and back packers. The weather in early October is normally glorious, and the water is normally very clear, and a comfortable 24 degrees Celsius. Note from the photos, that we may get a little surf at the start of the swim. The cycle leg is mostly […]