All Ages
Free Event
Tuesday 28 April, 2026
4PM - 6PM
Oak Street, Barcaldine, QLD
Pay What You Can
Accessible Parking
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Animals
Experience a true Outback welcome in Barcaldine!Join us by the town’s iconic Tree of Knowledge for the Outback Exchange, a celebration of storytelling, music, and connection.
The afternoon features a poetry reading and performance by Leroy Wilson, Barcaldine born poet and musician, accompanied by participants from the CWAC Poetry Program Participants. Followed by an Outback Exchange Q&A panel with Leroy Wilson, Will Remedy (Good Will Remedy), and the unforgettable Tori Darke. Tori will also deliver a special performance, bringing her music and stories to life in the heart of Barcaldine.
Meet locals, share a yarn, enjoy a classic sausage sizzle, and soak up the genuine Outback hospitality. This pay-what-you-want event is all about good food, great company, and memorable moments — the perfect way to connect and unwind on your Outback Trail journey.
Supported by McCullough Robertson. RSVP below and select how much you’d like to contribute!
Standing proudly in the heart of Barcaldine, the Tree of Knowledge is a symbol of Australia’s labour movement and the birthplace of the Australian Labor Party.
Beneath its branches in the 1890s, shearers and unionists gathered to shape a fairer future — and today, it remains a powerful reminder of unity, resilience, and community spirit.
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