When the sun’s shining and the skies are clear, nothing beats motoring through the towns and villages North of the Murray. Travelling the backroads are a great way to see ancient redgum forests, vital grass and wetlands, and signs of our thriving agriculture sector; truly the lifeblood of our region.
Toolbox was commissioned by the Morundah Bush Entertainment Committee (MBEC), The Morundah Town Improvement Committee (MTIC), and individual members of the Morundah community to commemorate 100 years of both registered and bush picnic horse racing in Morundah. Created in 2009, this sculpture was artist Andrew Whitehead's first commissioned…
In May 2021, a new tribute to the late Tim Fischer was unveiled in Boree Creek. The scrap metal sculpture detailing his likeness was crafted by artist Andrew Whitehead, using references and keepsakes from Mr Fischer's wife and family members to match his resemblance. The sculpture shows a likeness of Tim Fischer riding a small green steam train.…
The Swagman and Rusty sculpture was commissioned by the Boree Creek Town Improvement Committee to celebrate the 2010 Boree Creek Centenary. The theme of the sculpture was chosen to remember the passing of the travelling 'swaggy', which was once a common sight 50 years ago on country roads. The scrap metal sculpture was designed and erected by…
The Savannah Goanna was installed in front of the Urana Bowling Club in 2018. This Federation Council initiative, perched on a large rock near the tennis courts, required some fine-tuning by creator Andrew Whitehead in order to fit on the rock. Savannah was inspired by the bark drawings of Yolngu artist, David Malangi, that are illustrated on the…
In the heart of the township of Urana, a flock of sheep can be found clustered around a trough. The sheep are herded by two corrugated iron drovers, and a scrap metal horse also stands at the trough. These corrugated iron sculptures are a community art installation, where families around the area each paid AUD100 to get a sheep. The sheep are…
This impressive sculpture, created by scrap metal artist Andrew Whitehead, is the second-largest spider sculpture in the world. Until the 1980s the local Urana football team was known as The Spiders, and this sculpture pays homage to that fact.Mr Whitehead, who is afraid of heights, installed the artwork on the water tower himself, climbing a 16m…
Oaklands is home to a unique threatened orchid: the Oaklands Diuris. To celebrate and raise awareness of the orchid and improve the streetscape for locals and travellers alike, the Oaklands Country Women's Association commissioned a sculpture of the orchid in a teacup. The sculpture stands at approximately 1.5 metres tall.The sculpture was a true…
If all things machinery is your passion or love the local history, a visit to the Oaklands Vintage Machinery Museum is a must-do when visiting North of the Murray.With an eclectic and fascinating collection of vintage machinery and free admission all year round, you won't want to miss a tour. For more details or a guided tour of the museum,…
The "Hardworking Horse" sculpture at Daysdale, situated in the picnic area across from the Exchange Hotel, had a plaque unveiled on 27th March 2021 in honour of the late Len Hanrahan, a local farmer who lost his 40 year-long battle with cancer in 2020. Len's motto, featured on the plaque, reads "Coming together as a community brings people…
Inspired by the Tom Roberts painting of the same name. Urana artist Andrew Whitehead was commissioned in 2018 by Federation Council to create a lifesize replica of a shearer using blade shears to shear a curly horned ram. The sketches Tom Roberts did nearby on the former Brocklesby Station formed the basis for his iconic painting, 'Shearing the…
The "Brolgas" sculpture, situated in the heart of Corowa, commemorates the construction of the Federation Bridge over the Murray River in 2005. The sculptures were unveiled on the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of the town of Corowa.The brolgas were chosen as a symbol of just one of our unique and diverse native Australian birds found in…
Sculpted by local artist Andrew Whitehead of Urana, this piece was the first commissioned by Federation Council. This interactive artwork doubles as a bicycle rack on the shores of Lake Mulwala, at Digger Loughnan Fishing Jetty.Many of Andrew Whitehead's masterful sculptures can be found North of the Murray. Other towns North of the Murray…
