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Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Country Festival

The first day of the three-day 2026 Kilkivan Great Horse Ride will get under way at 10:00am this morning at the Kilkivan Showgrounds at 88 Mudlo Road. At 10:00am, there'll be a jumping castle for kids and the Campdraft Bar will open. There'll also be live music all day: the Country Slingers between 11:00am and 1:00pm, then Wanita from 2:00pm until 5:00pm, Nashville Road from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, and DJ Grizzly Adams until late. The Mudlo Trail Ride will leave at 2:00pm. There'll be dog high jumps happening in the Campdraft Bar precinct from 5:00pm and barrel racing in the indoor arena from 5:30pm, followed by a roast dinner (sorry, it's already sold out!) being served up in the Campdraft marquee from 6:00pm. The full three-day schedule for this year's festival is available on the Kilkivan Great Horse Ride website, along with information about camping. Tickets can be booked online

CTC Youth Festival - Kingaroy

South Burnett CTC is hosting a special free Youth Festival from 2:00pm to 7:00pm this afternoon at the Kingaroy Showgrounds as part of Youth Week. The festival is aimed at young people aged 12 to 25. There'll be live music and a DJ, food stalls, games and activities, giveaways and a talent show competition. Book your free tickets online

Karaoke Night - Murgon

The Australian Hotel, at the corner of Lamb and Gore streets in Murgon, will be holding a free Karaoke Night from 9:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome and everyone is a star!

Clare Cowley - Nanango

Brisbane folk singer Clare Cowley will be performing from 7:00pm this evening at Nanango Theatre Company's Opera House on the corner of George and Elk streets, Nanango. The evening is a fundraiser for the Nanango Theatre Company. Tickets are $25 for adults or $20 for concessions and can be booked online. NB. There will be a second concert tomorrow night.

QCWA Craft Class - Nanango

The Nanango QCWA will be holding a "Make Your Own Lip Gloss and Hair Mask" day at their clubrooms at 55 Fitzroy Street, Nanango, (opposite IGA), from 9:00am to noon this morning. Cost is $5:00 which includes morning tea, coffee and tea. More info? Phone 0499-358-288.

Graham House Fit & Fun Class - Murgon

Graham House, at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon, runs a free Fit & Fun Class every Friday morning in the Activity Room from 8:30am to 9:30am. The low-pressure workout will be followed by a free morning coffee! More info? Phone (07) 4169-8400

RSL Bingo - Murgon

Bingo games will be held at Murgon RSL's Welfare Drop-In Centre at 44 Stephens Street West, Murgon from 9:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:00am). There'll be some great prizes on offer and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4313-3018.

Kingaroy QCWA Meeting

Kingaroy QCWA members meet on the 2nd Friday of every month at their clubrooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, from 9:30am for coffee with the business meeting starting at 10:00am. Visitors and new members welcome!

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 9:30am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be multiple jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Wooroolin Line Dancers - Wondai

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding a line dancing class in Wondai from 10:30am to 12:30pm today at the Lutheran Hall, 37 Edwards Street, Wondai, for improvers and intermediate dancers. Course fees are $10. More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club holds rally classes from 6:00pm and dog obedience classes from 7:00pm every Friday night at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango (weather permitting, check Facebook for cancellations). Cost is $5:00 per class for non-members.

Chi Gung Yoga - Wooroolin

Qigong yoga classes are held every Friday morning from 10:00am to 11:30am at Wooroolin Hall in Alexander Street (Bunya Highway). For more information, phone Zenko on 0490-334-212.

Fit & Fun Weekly Class - Murgon

A Fit & Fun class is held every Friday morning from 9:00am to 10:00am at the Uniting Church Hall, 55 Gore Street, Murgon, for all ages and fitness levels. Cost is just $5 which includes coffee and nibbles. More info? Phone Doug on 0466-974-483 or Elaine on 0435-167-934.

Last Player Standing Social Bowls - Wondai

The Wondai Country Club hosts a "Last Player Standing" social bowls afternoon every Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm (although players can join in at any time!). Cost is $10 per person which includes a free sausage sizzle. The bar is open and everyone is welcome. More info? Phone Cheryl on 0418-442-434.

Friday Social Golf & Dinner - Proston

The Proston Golf Club, on Brigooda Road, Proston, will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon, and the club's very popular Friday night dinner will be running after 5:30pm. Bookings for dinner are essential (before 1:00pm!) and can be made online More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 1A (Lot 3) Railway Terrace in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low-income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 or $25 options to select food and the other items that most people need to get through part of the week. More details? Phone Jim on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way, please contact Jim about this too, or visit the website.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for membership. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.