General News
30 March, 2024
Rheola reader for a ripper day
RHEOLA 3515 - usual population 50 but come Easter Monday more than 4000 people are expected at the 151st charity carnival. A year after record crowds raised the highest ever total at the sesquicentenary, committee volunteers say the passion and...
RHEOLA 3515 - usual population 50 but come Easter Monday more than 4000 people are expected at the 151st charity carnival.
A year after record crowds raised the highest ever total at the sesquicentenary, committee volunteers say the passion and enthusiasm for 2024’s incarnation of the Loddon’s oldest community event remains high.
“Established in 1871, the carnival finally celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023 after COVID forced the cancellation of the previous three years. and returned the tradition of raising funds for the Inglewood and Dunolly health services,” said president Matt Catto.
In a world first in 2024, Telstra is partnering with the carnival to provide internet and mobile phone coverage.
“Mobile phone and internet coverage is currently notoriously poor or non-existent in much of Rheola & surrounds,” Mr Catto said.
The 2024 event promises to be a great day out for all the family. It really does have something for everyone,” he said.
Highlights of the day include the sheep dog trials, the woodchop, the tractor pull, the Rheola Gift, Miss Rheola Carnival Girl, novelty events, an indigenous artefacts and history display, pony club, small engine display and vintage car display.
“There’s food options a plenty with a sit down lunch available as well as Spanish food, barbecue, pies, ice-creams and drinks,” Mr Catto said.
“The event has been run by volunteers since inception. Entry for adults remains at $10 and cash remains king due to the issues with technology.”