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Artists Natasha Duncan and Sue Warry were guiding the aspiring artists at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wondai Regional Art Gallery hosted an art competition for young an old as part of its Australia Day activities.<\/p>\n

This is the third year the gallery has added art to the mix of events held in the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

Sunday morning began with a hot community breakfast and live entertainment, including music from the Wondai Town & District Band.<\/p>\n

A highlight of the morning was a performance by the talented Wirri-Wakka dancers from Cherbourg.<\/p>\n

It was then time to break out the paints in The Studio for the art competition.<\/p>\n

Two artists supported and encouraged the aspiring artists: Natasha Duncan, from Cherbourg; and Sue Warry, from Kingaroy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

About 70 people dropped in during the day – both local residents and visitors – to try their hand at painting on canvasses, boomerangs and clapsticks.<\/p>\n

More than 100 pieces of art were produced and then judged (see the list of winners, below).<\/p>\n

Prizes were vouchers from Wondai businesses.<\/p>\n

After the judging, there was more music, this time by Eddie Conlon, and pizzas to enjoy from the Cecil Hotel.<\/p>\n

Event organiser Cr Ros Heit said it had been a wonderful day.<\/p>\n

“We can support adults and children in their artistic endeavours and enjoy creating artwork with the Australia Day theme ‘Reflect, Respect and Celebrate’,” Cr Heit said.<\/p>\n

The event was made possible by a grant from the Australia Day Council and support from the South Burnett Regional Council.<\/p>\n

[Photos: Nadine Gray Photography<\/a>, Cr Ros Heit, southburnett.com.au]<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wondai Regional Art Gallery patron Cr Ros Heit and co-ordinator Elaine Madill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Wirri Wakka Dancers were a popular part of the morning’s entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Wondai Town & District Band are a familiar sight (and sound) at every event in Wondai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wondai artist Katrina O’Shannessy with her winning decorated boomerang<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Australia Day Wondai\/Tingoora Local Achiever award winner Julie Lohmann and Ros Heit cut the cake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Co-ordinator Elaine Madill – who admits she’s no artist! – was feeling very proud of her effort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wondai band member Winston Burrows with Claire Kapernick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff with Cr Ros Heit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The hot breakfast served up on Sunday morning was very popular<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The crowd which gathered for breakfast in the grounds of the Wondai Art Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Art Competition Winners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Winning artist Linda Staines with Gallery patron Cr Ros Heit and art mentors Sue Warry and Natasha Duncan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adult Canvas – Large<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Linda Staines
\n2. Lee Anne Pumpa
\n3. Jennifer Lockhart
\n4. Maureen Irving
\nHC Yvonne Hayman<\/p>\n

Adult Canvas – Small<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Naomi Andersen
\n2. Maureen Irving
\n3. Graham
\n4. Joy Thomson
\nHC.\u00a0Mahkaylah Christoffel
\nC. Barb Pearson<\/p>\n

Children Canvas<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Emily Warry
\n2. Eboni Quirk
\n3. Zoe Andersen
\n4. Declan Andersen
\nHC. Mami
\nC. Lilyana Lockhart<\/p>\n

Adult Boomerangs & Clapsticks<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Katrina O’Shannessy
\n2. Jennifer Lockhart
\n3. Lee-Anne Pumpa
\n4. Kathy Duff<\/p>\n

Children’s Boomerangs<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Gemma O’Shannessy
\n2. Zoe Andersen
\n3. Cohen Urban
\n4. Lilah Viggers
\nHC. Thea Viggers
\nC. Lilyana Lockhart<\/p>\n

Children’s Clapsticks<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Zoe Andersen
\n2. April Quirke
\n3. Eboni Quirk
\n4. Gemma Quirke<\/p>\n

Special Mention<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elaine Madill
\nLarry Quirk
\nKatrina O’Shannessy
\nSandy Hoffman
\nGemma Quirke<\/p>\n

Extra Special Mention<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thea Viggers<\/p>\n

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Colourful artworks made by adults and children during the Wondai Art Gallery’s Australia Day activities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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