Friends of The Court House Inc.

Friends of The Court House Inc. Traralgon Courthouse the heart of our community
Its heritage we all can share
Come on in visit us today We invite you to come on in.

The restoration of our iconic and heritage listed Traralgon Courthouse is a tribute to our community. As the current custodians of this historic building, we will continue to value, develop and promote the Courthouse precinct as a warm and welcoming place to connect with others. You can browse in our bookshop Book Cases @ the Courthouse, enjoy and be inspired by the talent of people in Arts@Courts

, or just sit down in a comfortable chair with a cuppa and take in the space. We are committed to the ongoing preservation of our heritage and our community's well-being and hold the following five principles as central to our purpose:

Literacy: we value the importance of literacy as central to our heritage and collective well being

Doing: we embrace the creative energies of individuals and groups that do and produce with their hands,
their hearts, and their minds

Sharing: our heritage and culture enables us to appreciate our differences and embraces our shared values,
strengthening our individual and collective well being

Connection: we hold that friendly, non-judgemental personal face to face connection is central to individual and
collective well being

Diversity: we recognise and embrace the many and varied elements of our community's heritage

15/06/2026
SOLD OUT !!We look forward to welcoming you all on June 18 for what will be a great night.
04/06/2026

SOLD OUT !!

We look forward to welcoming you all on June 18 for what will be a great night.

Don't miss the next ‘Courthouse Conversation’.
We are delighted to announce that national journalist and former Traralgon resident, Rob Harris, will be the guest speaker and will have many stories to tell.
As a European correspondent, he covered the war in Ukraine, the rise and fall of four British prime ministers, the death of the Queen, the coronation of King Charles, the Paris Olympics, the death of the Pope and the Conclave which led to the election of Pope Leo XIV.
‘Courthouse Conversations’ is a semi-regular event at the historic venue featuring former and current Gippslanders who have fascinating stories to tell.
It will be held at the Traralgon Courthouse on Thursday 18 June from 7.30-9.30pm. Tickets at $12.50 include supper ad door prizes and are available at https://shorturl.at/9g1YX until sold out.

📚 BOOK DONATIONS WANTED 📚Did you know that every book donated to our Book Shop helps support the ongoing preservation of...
02/06/2026

📚 BOOK DONATIONS WANTED 📚
Did you know that every book donated to our Book Shop helps support the ongoing preservation of our historic Courthouse and the community activities it hosts? If you have spare books on your shelves, we'd love to give them a new home and a second life.
We are seeking quality second-hand books in good condition, including:
• Modern fiction and classics
• Non-fiction, including biographies, military and Australian history
• Childrens books
Before donating, please ensure books are:
✔ Clean and complete
✔ Free from damage, mould and markings
✔ Free from strong odours
Unfortunately, due to limited space and disposal costs, we cannot accept damaged books, encyclopaedias or magazines.

Book donations can be dropped off every Saturday between 9am and 1pm.

Thank you for helping us keep our shelves stocked and our Courthouse thriving.

Come on in and enjoy the art work
01/06/2026

Come on in and enjoy the art work

Just one week left to visit the Blue Hues of Gippsland! Beautiful artworks created by our members and inspired by our local area 🦋🎨

Tickets are strictly limited and selling very fast so get in while you can!
26/05/2026

Tickets are strictly limited and selling very fast so get in while you can!

Don't miss the next ‘Courthouse Conversation’.
We are delighted to announce that national journalist and former Traralgon resident, Rob Harris, will be the guest speaker and will have many stories to tell.
As a European correspondent, he covered the war in Ukraine, the rise and fall of four British prime ministers, the death of the Queen, the coronation of King Charles, the Paris Olympics, the death of the Pope and the Conclave which led to the election of Pope Leo XIV.
‘Courthouse Conversations’ is a semi-regular event at the historic venue featuring former and current Gippslanders who have fascinating stories to tell.
It will be held at the Traralgon Courthouse on Thursday 18 June from 7.30-9.30pm. Tickets at $12.50 include supper ad door prizes and are available at https://shorturl.at/9g1YX until sold out.

Don't miss the next ‘Courthouse Conversation’.  We are delighted to announce that national journalist and former Traralg...
24/05/2026

Don't miss the next ‘Courthouse Conversation’.
We are delighted to announce that national journalist and former Traralgon resident, Rob Harris, will be the guest speaker and will have many stories to tell.
As a European correspondent, he covered the war in Ukraine, the rise and fall of four British prime ministers, the death of the Queen, the coronation of King Charles, the Paris Olympics, the death of the Pope and the Conclave which led to the election of Pope Leo XIV.
‘Courthouse Conversations’ is a semi-regular event at the historic venue featuring former and current Gippslanders who have fascinating stories to tell.
It will be held at the Traralgon Courthouse on Thursday 18 June from 7.30-9.30pm. Tickets at $12.50 include supper ad door prizes and are available at https://shorturl.at/9g1YX until sold out.

19/01/2026
20/11/2025

The Young At Art Collective exhibition will open November 27. Come in and enjoy the talent and imagination of local artist.

From Howitt to Harding. A unique collection of writing will go to silent auction today.Don’t miss this opportunity to in...
08/11/2025

From Howitt to Harding. A unique collection of writing will go to silent auction today.
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in genuine collector works.
Register to bid @ Traralgon Courthouse between 1-1.30.
Bids from 1-2pm
Recess @2. Bids Reopen 2.45-3.15.
You must be registered to bid by 1.30pm

Address

161-164 Franklin Street.
Traralgon, VIC
3844

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61418334747

Website

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