Variety Bash off, but vital programs continues

The much-loved Variety Bash - the brainchild of Dick Smith - won’t be visiting outback towns this year due to current fuel prices and fuel availability concerns. Photo: Variety Motoring NSW and ACT

Story: Kristin Murdockkmurdock@outbackradio.com.au

There’ll be no convoy of colourful Bash cars pulling into Lightning Ridge and Walgett this year, with the much-loved Variety Bash cancelled.

The Bash, which was due to pass through Lightning Ridge and Walgett in May, was called off last week amid soaring fuel prices and ongoing supply concerns.

Organisers are concerned about reliable fuel supplies, saying it would be inappropriate to bring a large convoy of vehicles into fuel-stretched communities.

“It was a tough decision, but I think it was the right decision,” Variety NSW/ACT CEO Tony Warner said. “These remote communities need that fuel security.”

Variety Bash Chairman, Jack Cannons said the organisation’s core mission in regional areas would not be impacted by the cancellation of the Bash event. […]

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