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Proston Show

The main day of the 63rd annual Proston Show will be held at Proston Showgrounds on the Proston-Boondooma Road just west of town from 8:00am this morning through until late tonight. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year's Show will have a slightly different format without the usual horse events, chainsaw racing, woodchops or the much-loved Ute Muster, and all guests will need to either scan a QR code or complete a COVID entry form at the gate. Despite these small hiccups, however, the core of this popular event will remain the same with a Championship Dog Show at 8:30am; prime cattle, stud cattle and poultry judging from 9:00am; the official opening at 2:00pm and the Grand Parade at 2:30pm. Other attractions to look out for are Viv’s Farm Animals and extensive pavilion displays in a wide range of categories. The Show's canteen and bar will be running all day, too. 2021 admission prices remain at $10 for adults, $5 for high school students and $3 for primary school students (under fives are free) and a family pass for two adults and two or more children is also available for $25.

Yarraman Horse Ride

The annual 25km Yarraman Horse Ride will depart from the Yarraman Showgrounds on the New England Highway at 8:00am this morning for a guided ride around the Yarraman district. Riders need to BYO horse(s) and tack, and because this year's ride is limited to 150 riders, pre-booking a place (at $40 per adult, $25 per child or $110 for a family of four) is essential. The Ride will be preceded by a pre-ride talk at 7:00am, and a BBQ lunch and drinks will be on sale during the ride. Tonight there'll also be a $25 per person spit roast dinner available at the Showgrounds, along with a bar and live music. Free on-site camping is available on Friday and Saturday nights for riders and spectators who want to camp over. More details? Phone Sharyn on 0429-042-575.

Mamma Mia - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society will be presenting their debut performance of the Abba musical comedy "Mamma Mia" at the Kingaroy Performing Arts Centre at the end of Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm tonight. The show features all the Swedish group’s hit songs wound together into a romantic comedy written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, and has been a long-running favourite on both Broadway and London's West End. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and concessions, and they can be booked online or obtained at the door if not already sold out. Note: Five further performances will be held at the same venue tomorrow at 1:00pm; next Friday at 7:00pm; next Saturday at 1:00pm and 7:00pm; and a final show next Sunday at 1:00pm.

Saturday Cricket - Nanango & Kingaroy

The South Burnett's 2020-21 cricket season is now drawing very close its end and two of the three grades (Senior and Junior) will be holding matches in Nanango today. In Junior cricket, Stage 1-3 games will be held at the Burnett Street cricket grounds in Nanango. In Stage 1, Nanango will play Kingaroy; in Stage 2, Kingaroy Northern Agriservices will play Kingaroy Burnett Water in their Grand Final; and in Stage 3, Nanango will play Murgon in their own Grand Final. All three junior games will start at 8:00am and presentations for the Stage 2 and 3 winners will be held around 11:30am. In Senior cricket, Nanango's Scorpions will play Kumbia's Rattlers in the Preliminary Final at Nanango's cricket grounds at 12:30pm, with the winner going on to play Murgon in the Grand Final next weekend. And finally - in A-Grade - Wooroolin Warriors will play Western Gympie at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy in Day 2 of the Gympie 2-Day Competition, while Murgon Crusaders will play Gympie Valleys at Gympie, with both matches starting at 12:30pm. Spectators are very welcome!

Yarraman Markets

The Yarraman Progress Association's Yarraman Markets will be held on the vacant block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways (ie opposite Bendigo Bank) in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls, and are held weekly. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282. Note: All patrons and stallholders are asked to observe proper social distancing to stay safe.

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 to work on projects and new members are always welcome.

Opening Of Gel Blaster Club - Nanango

The Range - a new gel blaster field at 58 Bullcamp Road, East Nanango - will be holding its official opening from 10:00am this morning. Guests who own gel blasters can get a 3-hour session on The Range for $30 today and tomorrow; and those who don't own a blaster can hire one and get a 3-hour session for $60. Tickets can be booked online, or you can obtain more details by phoning 0403-232-044.

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 today. The Men's Shed is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome. More details? Send them an email

Seeds Of Hope Bingo - Kingaroy

Bingo games will be held near the caravan park entrance at Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening (doors open at 6:00pm). The games help raise funds for local community groups and in addition to great bingo prizes there'll also be chips, lollies, drinks and other snacks on sale. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Debbie on 0418-737-425.

Red Ant Round-Up - Kingaroy

The annual Red Ant Round-Up medical conference will be held at Kingaroy TAFE today and tomorrow. The conference is organised by the Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN and since it routinely attracts medical professionals from all over the region and beyond, accommodation in Kingaroy might be in short supply this weekend.

Kieran Wicks At The Palace

Country rock entertainer Kieran Wicks will be appearing at the Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango from 8:00pm until late tonight, performing songs from his recently-released album Sticking to My Guns. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open if you want dinner (bookings are advisable). More details? Phone Beau or Nathan at the hotel on (07) 4163-1287

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Saturday morning get-together today, kicking off with a cuppa at 8:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000.

Cooyar Spit Roast

The Cooyar Hotel on the New England Highway at Cooyar will be holding their first Spit Roast Night for 2021 in their Outback Bar behind the pub from 6:30pm (when serving starts) until late tonight. The cost is $20 per head for a great two-course buffet spit roast feed and live music until late, but seating is limited so a booking is essential: (07) 4692-6185. There's also free camping nearby if you'd like to stay over.

Rusty Pickups - Blackbutt

The Rusty Pickups band will be performing at the Radnor Hotel at the corner of Hart and Coulson Streets in Blackbutt from 6:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-0203.

Natalie Fenton - Nanango

Popular South Burnett entertainer Natalie Fenton will be performing at the Nanango RSL in George Street, Nanango from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free and the RSL's dining room will be open for dinner and snacks as well. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375.

Merlin - Wondai

Merlin - the ultimate one man band - will be performing from 7:30pm until late tonight at the Hotel Cecil in Mackenzie Street, Wondai. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4168-5460.

Wondai Parkrun

The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed runs at 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.

Nanango Parkrun

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.

Wooroolin Community Markets

The Wooroolin Community Markets will be held inside the Wooroolin QCWA Rooms on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin from 6:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets offer stalls, a sausage sizzle, fresh produce, plants and crafts and are run on the 2nd Saturday of every month except January. Stall fees are just $7.50 and new stallholders are always welcome. More details? Phone Janice on 0439-073-160.