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Afghanistan 25 Commemorations

Commemorations will be held in the South Burnett today to mark the 25th Anniversary of Australian service in Afghanistan. More than 35,000 Australian Defence Force members served in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2021 during Australia’s longest military conflict, primarily through Operation Slipper (2001–2014), Operation Highroad (2015–2021), Operation Palate (2003-2004) and Operation Palate II (2005-2017).

Today commemorations will be held at:

• Nanango - 11:00am at the Cenotaph at the corner of Drayton and Henry streets, Nanango

• Murgon - 11:30am at Veterans' Memorial Park in Gore Street, Murgon, followed by a barbecue lunch

Open Day - Kingaroy

The Medicare Mental Health Centre at 98 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, is holding a special Open Day from 2:00pm to 5:00pm today. There'll be a free BBQ plus a jumping castle for the kids, a drum circle and a yarning circle.

October Fly-In - Murgon

The Burnett Flyers have invited aviators to enjoy a "fly-in brekkie" from 7:30am this morning at Angelfield aerodrome, at the end of Macalister Street, Murgon. Cost for breakfast is $20, which includes tea and coffee (EFTPOS is available). RSVP by email

Widgee Balladeers & Country Music Festival

Today is the final day of the seven-day Widgee Balladeers & Country Music Festival kicks at 22 Upper Widgee Road, Widgee. Gates fees are $80 per person (includes camping), a weekend pass is $60 (no camping) and daily passes can be bought for $20. Walk-ups will be on every afternoon from Monday to Friday. The invited artists - including Alice Benfer, Kylie Castle, Alan Gumm, Paul Ricketts and Clarrie Weller - will be stage on Saturday and Sunday. There'll also be bush poetry breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday. More info? Phone Paul on 0415-120-323 or Sue on 0455-840-167.

Brian Avery - Linville

Solo entertainer Brian Avery will be performing at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 11:30am today. The hotel's kitchen will also be operating from 11:00am for lunch and snacks and there's free camping across the road. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy

Texas Hold'em poker games will be played at the Kingaroy RSL Club in Markwell Street, Kingaroy, this afternoon. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Kumbia Museum

The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.

Harvest Share & Swap - Yarraman

A free community produce swap is held every Sunday from 9:00am to 10:00am at The Pink Flamingo, 19 Toomey Street, Yarraman. This is an opportunity to share your unwanted produce, seeds or seedlings.

RSL Bingo - Wondai

Bingo is played every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm in the Wondai RSL Sub-Branch Club at 87 Mackenzie Street. More info? Phone the club on (07) 4168-5297.

Free Sunday Lunch - Kingaroy

A free community lunch is available every Sunday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at The Old Railway Station building, O'Neill Square, in Kingaroy. The Community Serving Community Meals Project is co-ordinated by the South Burnett Support Alliance and relies on volunteers from the local community.