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Relay For Life - Kingaroy

UPDATE: southburnett.com.au apologises for the wrong times in this listing and for any inconvenience caused. We relied on the information that we were originally given. The opening ceremony was held at noon and the closing ceremony at 8:00pm.

South Burnett's 2025 Relay For Life event - a fundraiser for Cancer Council Queensland - will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm to around 10:00pm today. The opening ceremony will start at 2:00pm and there will be entertainment to encourage the walkers to keep on going. The candlelight ceremony which honours friends and relatives who have succumbed to cancer will be held at 6:30pm. The closing ceremony will be held at 10:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come along to cheer the walkers on and enjoy the event, and there's no admission (although donations for the Relay are always appreciated).

South Burnett Speedway - Kingaroy

The 2025-26 South Burnett Speedway season will roar into life at the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy tonight. The "Open Wheeler Opener" is going pink as part of the South Burnett's "Pink Up October" fundraising month for the McGrath Foundation, so dress in your best pink outfit (there'll be prizes!). Out on the track, the racing will feature Round 2 of the Speedcars Country Series, 360/LS Sprint Cars, Formula 500 Juniors & Seniors, Lightning Sprints, Compact Speedcars and Wingless Sprints. There'll be canteen facilities operating onsite, and campsites are available in the Showgrounds if you want to stay over. Gates will open at 2:00pm, racing will start at 4:00pm and the excitement will continue until around 10:30pm tonight. Admission is $30 for adults, $20 for students (with ID) and aged or disability pensioners; or $85 for a family of two adults and two students (children 12 and under are free). Everyone is welcome!

Olivia! - Kingaroy

Months of rehearsals will come to fruition this morning when the talented students at St John's Lutheran School in Kingaroy bring the musical Olivia! to life during their second performance in the school auditorium in Ivy Street. Family members, friends and community members have been invited to come along to experience the fun! Today's performance starts at 11:00am (doors open at 10:30pm). Please make a donation at the door. More info? Phone the school on (07) 4162-3988.

Two Sides Of Love - Sandy Ridges

DIVA at the Dairy Productions is presenting a two-act musical play at Adavale Farm, 2172 Burnett Highway, Sandy Ridges, from 2:00pm this afternoon. The musical will be performed under a shady tree. There'll also be home-made muffins and scones with jam and cream plus tea, coffee and cold drinks. The play will feature Louise Winton and Robert Storrie. Tickets are $25 (which includes afternoon tea) and can be booked online

Yarraman Country Markets

The new Yarraman Country Markets will be on from 8:00am to noon this morning at Yarraman Memorial Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman. The markets - which include a fruit and vege stall - are held on the second Saturday of every month. Phone Joe 0459-638-282 to book a stall.

Go Getta Girls - Kingaroy

Members of the Go Getta Girls running club, for women aged over 18, meet every Monday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 5:30am at the wooden shed in Memorial Park, Burnett Street, Kingaroy, for a run. More info? Phone Donna on 0409-620-923 or Annette on 0407-670-084.

Annual Ball - Inverlaw

The Farmers Hall at Inverlaw - on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) - will be hosting its annual ball, "A Night To Remember" from 8:00pm until late this evening. There'll be supper, novelties, a Lucky Door draw and raffle. Admission fees are $15 for adults and $7 for high school students. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone David on 0459-228-882.

Greg Griffiths - Blackbutt

The Radnor Hotel in Blackbutt will be hosting local musician Greg Griffiths live in the beer garden at the back of the pub from 6:00pm tonight until late.

Oktoberfest - Murgon

The Royal Hotel, in Lamb Street, Murgon, will be celebrating Oktoberfest from 11:00am until late today. There'll be beer, food, music, games and prizes (including for Best Dressed ... break out your lederhosen!). There'll also be beer steins for sale, with the first fill free. More info, phone the pub on (07) 4168-1799.

Saturday Night Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizen's club hosts bingo every Saturday evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy. Everyone is welcome! More info? Phone Ellen on 0478-607-054.

Elvis Tribute Show - Kumbia

The Kumbia Hotel, at 46-48 Bell Street, will be holding an Elvis Tribute Night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. Entry is free, however you can also book a table for five for $20 which includes a cheese and nibbles platter. Phone the pub on (07) 4179-0029.

Saturday Library Day - Maidenwell

The volunteers from the Maidenwell QCWA will be supervising the regular weekly Saturday Library Day (featuring books loaned from Kingaroy Library) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. A library day is held in the Maidenwell Hall in Pool Street every Wednesday and Saturday.

Cool Change - Nanango

Little River Band tribute band Cool Change will be playing at the Commercial Hotel, 69 Drayton Street, Nanango, tonight. Doors open at 6:00pm with the music getting under way at 7:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person which can be booked by calling (07) 4163-1208 or just pay at the door. This is an 18 event only; no BYO (BYO chairs permitted).

Nanango Kennel Club Rally

Nanango Kennel Club Rally is holding a two-day rally this weekend at the Alan Downie Sportsfields in Burnett Street. There will be rally and obedience trials from 5:00pm this evening and 7:00am tomorrow. The canteen will be operating on both days.

Barefoot Bowls - Proston

Proston State School P&C is holding a Barefoot Bowls night at the Proston Bowls Club as a fundraiser for the school's Ag team. Bowls will start at 5:00pm ($5 per person), followed by a pig-on-the-spit dinner or steak ($20 for adults or $10 for children under 15) from 6:00pm. There'll also be a mega raffle and an auction at 7:30pm. More info? Phone 0410-717-634.

South Burnett Quarter Horse Cutters Pink Fundraiser - Murgon

South Burnett Quarter Horse Cutters will be hold a two-day fundraiser this weekend at Murgon Sportsground, with cutting competitions and auctions to support the McGrath Foundation.

South Burnett Cricket

The South Burnett Cricket Association's junior and senior competitions will get under way today at locations across the South Burnett. Junior Stage 2 and Stage 3 cricketers will be mustering at Murgon Sportsground from 8:00am. In the SBCA Senior competition, Wondai Wolves v Murgon Diggers at Wondai Cricket Ground; Kingaroy Services v Nanango Scorpions at Taabinga State School, and Wooroolin Warriors v Saints at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy. Senior games start at 12:30pm. In the Gympie A Grade competition, Murgon Crusaders will take on Harlequins at Murgon Sportsgrounds from 12:30pm in Day 2 of Round 2 of the two-day competition.

L & D Bike Show - Cooyar

The Cooyar Hotel will be hosting a motorbike show from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. There'll be a bike competition plus a DJ spinning discs late into the night. More info? Phone the pub on (07) 4692-6220.

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at their building at 5-23 Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The Men's Shed opens on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone the Men's Shed on 0477-235-429.

Nanango Men's Shed

The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango, will be open from 8:30am to around noon today for its regular Saturday get-together. The Men's Shed meets most Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone 0491-102-087.

Yarraman Men's Shed

The Yarraman Men's Shed at the end of Mill Street, Yarraman will be holding one of its regular get-togethers from 8:00am to noon today. The Men's Shed is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome. More details? Send them an email

Murgon Men's Shed

The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the shed next to the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday between 7:30am and 12:30pm to work on projects and new members are always welcome! Contact Dave on 0407-409-335.

Bell Rodeo

Bell Show Society's "Raisin' Hell At Bell" rodeo will kick off at 5:00pm this evening at the Bell Showgrounds in Wallace Street, Bell (gates open at 3:30pm). Tickets are $20 for adults (under 15s free). As well as the bull and bronc action, there'll be market stalls, food stalls and free face-painting for the kids. A licensed bar will be operating and there'll be live entertainment until late. More information is available on the Show Society's Facebook page

Kilkivan PBR Bullride

Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is returning to the Kilkivan Showgrounds, at 88 Mudlo Road. Gates open at 5:00pm with the action getting under way at 7:00pm. There'll also be live entertainment from Zac Cross Band until midnight. Tickets can be booked online or pay at the gate. Adults $55, children $30 or $150 for a family. Camping is also available ($15 per head).

BR4Z3 - Kingaroy

DJ BR4Z3 will spinning discs from 9:00pm tonight in the Sports Bar at the Commercial Hotel, corner of Glendon and Haly streets, Kingaroy. Admission is free. More details? Phone the ComPub on (07) 4162-1380.

Dave Redsell - Linville

Dave Redsell will be performing live at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 4:00pm this afternoon. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Rum 'N' Roses - Kingaroy

Sunshine Coast duo Rum 'N' Roses - aka Ian and Sharon Robertson - will be performing ballads, county rock and rock & roll at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until around 11:00pm tonight in the Tobruk Room. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Wondai Parkrun

The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed walk/run from Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email.

Ros Gregor Parkrun - Nanango

The Nanango parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Ros Gregor Trail at Tipperary Flat next to the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Railway Parkrun - Proston

The Proston parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the former railway line and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Parkrun - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Blackbutt from 7:00am this morning. The starting line is adjacent to the Roy Emerson Museum, off Bowman Road. Runners follow a course along the former railway line and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online (it's officially called the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail parkrun) and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Narcotics Anonymous - Kingaroy

Are drugs a problem? NA members have been there and can help! An NA meeting is held from noon to 1:00pm every Saturday in Kingaroy. More info? Phone 1300-652-820.