The Visitors is at once a riveting, deeply researched insight into one of the most impactful and painful days in Australia’s history, and a hugely entertaining study of how communities respond to change and the unknown. A Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company Production, written by Muruwari playwright Jane Harrison and directed by Quandamooka man Wesley Enoch. A seated supper and Q&A will take place following the show.

Acclaimed Wiradyuri author will be reading from her new book Gawimarra: Gathering - a stunning work of poetry, seamlessly weaving the personal and the political.

Hear from the artists of the exhibition Dhuluny: the war that never ended.

This event will feature Aboriginal art and cultural artefacts from artists across NSW, with hundreds of artworks for sale, including ceramics, jewellery, weaving, carving, textiles, painting and prints. Also enjoy live music and traditional dances, and a pop up café by Australia’s leading Indigenous executive chef and native food producer Sharon Winsor of Indigiearth, Mudgee.

In this landmark documentary series, filmmaker Rachel Perkins journeys across the country to give voice to the story of the Australian (Frontier) Wars. In this episode we are taken to Northern Australia, where the frontier expansion was conducted by the newly formed colonial governments of Australia. This series swept the Australian film awards, winning top honours across all categories including the Logie for Best Documentary Series. With guest speaker Rachel Perkins, who will discuss the making of the film.

Supported by Charles Sturt University.

Hear contemporary Wiradyuri artists featured in the landmark commemorative exhibition Dhuluny: the war that never ended discuss their work with Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi curator Jonathan Jones.

Create your own weaving with Wiradyuri weaver Jessika Spencer, using traditional and modern techniques and fibres.

Learn about Aboriginal tools and bushcraft, and learn how to make string.

Enjoy a possum-skin demonstration with Wiradyuri Elders Aunty Gloria Rogers, Aunty Sharon Riley, and Tina Leaman and create your own possum-skin wristband.

A two-day conference reflecting on the 1824 Proclamation of Martial Law during the Bathurst War or Wiradyuri War of Resistance 1822–24, and the ensuing Australian (Frontier) Wars. This project is a partnership with Charles Sturt University.

A thought-provoking documentary telling the story of Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu, the publishing phenomenon that challenged Australia to rethink its history and ignited a raging debate. With guest speaker Bruce Pascoe, a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian man and award- winning author.

Supported by Charles Sturt University.

This award-winning experimental shadow puppet show by Wiradyuri artist Brianna McCarthy tells ancient mythologies of dragons across cultures and time, exploring eco-feminism and what it means to slay a creature of power.

Create your own weaving with Wiradyuri weaver Jessika Spencer, using traditional and modern techniques and fibres.

Learn about Aboriginal tools and bushcraft, and learn how to make string.

Enjoy a possum-skin demonstration with Wiradyuri Elders Aunty Gloria Rogers, Aunty Sharon Riley, and Tina Leaman and create your own possum-skin wristband.

A two-day conference reflecting on the 1824 Proclamation of Martial Law during the Bathurst War or Wiradyuri War of Resistance 1822–24, and the ensuing Australian (Frontier) Wars. This project is a partnership with Charles Sturt University.

To commemorate the date Marital Law was declared, you are invited to the traditional ceremonial ground at Reid and Sulman Park on the top of Wahluu for a major Corroboree performed by Aboriginal dance troupes from across NSW, led by local Wiradyuri dancers. Food (dhal) will be available, however please bring your own snacks/food and chairs, and dress warmly.

Create your own weaving with Wiradyuri weaver Jessika Spencer, using traditional and modern techniques and fibres.

Learn about Aboriginal tools and bushcraft, and learn how to make string.

Enjoy a possum-skin demonstration with Wiradyuri Elders Aunty Gloria Rogers, Aunty Sharon Riley, and Tina Leaman and create your own possum-skin wristband.

A reimagining of Leah Purcell’s acclaimed play and Henry Lawson’s classic short story, The Drover’s Wife is a searing Australian Western with love, family, protection, survival, truth and racism at its heart.

With Leah Purcell AM, award-winning actor, writer, singer, director and producer, and a proud Kuwa – Gunggari – Wakka Wakka Murri woman, and guest speaker Wirribee Aunty Leanna Carr. Supported by Charles Sturt University.

Hear from the artists of the exhibition Dhuluny: the war that never ended.

Create your own weaving with Wiradyuri weaver Jessika Spencer, using traditional and modern techniques and fibres.

Learn about Aboriginal tools and bushcraft, and learn how to make string.

Join award-winning Wiradyuri author Anita Heiss and Dinawan Dyirribang Uncle Bill Allen Jnr in celebrating the launch of Dirrayawadha: Rise Up, a historical novel about resistance, resilience and love during the Australian (Frontier) Wars.

Enjoy a possum-skin demonstration with Wiradyuri Elders Aunty Gloria Rogers, Aunty Sharon Riley, and Tina Leaman and create your own possum-skin wristband.

Hear from the artists of the exhibition Dhuluny: the war that never ended.

Create your own weaving with Wiradyuri weaver Jessika Spencer, using traditional and modern techniques and fibres.

Learn about Aboriginal tools and bushcraft, and learn how to make string.

Join Liz Deep-Jones to discuss the project We Bleed The Same: Yindyamarra, featuring portraits and a film of Dinawan Dyirribang Uncle Bill Allen Jnr (on display at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 10–17 August).