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Division 1 Candidates Forum - Nanango

TThe Nanango Tourism & Development Association will be holding a Candidates Forum at Nanango RSL's Long Hai Room at 6:00pm (for a 6:30pm start) this evening. All candidates who've nominated for the Division 1 South Burnett Regional Council vacancy caused by the recent resignation of former Councillor Roz Frohloff have been invited to attend, speak about why they want to represent the Division on Council and answer any questions the audience might have. NaTDA have run similar forums for candidates contesting Council elections for the past decade because they provide an opportunity for residents to find out more about each candidate and make an informed choice on election day (April 30th). Everyone is welcome to attend. Note: If attendances are particularly large this forum may be shifted to Taras Hall.

Flood Recovery Fundraising Breakfast - Murgon

A Flood Recovery Fundraising Breakfast to raise money for BlazeAid's efforts to help local victims of recent flooding will be held at QEII Park in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00am to 9:00am this morning. The breakfast will be offering sausage or bacon and egg burgers for just $5, as well as tea, coffee or juice for a gold coin donation. Similar breakfasts will be held in Nanango and Wondai over the next two Thursdays. Everyone is welcome!

COVID-19 Restrictions Lift

COVID-19 mandates will be lifted in Queensland from 1:00am this morning. From today forwards, there will be no requirement to be vaccinated or check in at pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants, theme parks, casinos and cinemas, weddings, showgrounds, galleries, libraries, museums and stadiums. However, the requirement for vaccinations will still apply in vulnerable settings including hospitals, aged and disability care facilities, prisons, schools and early childhood centres. You can read more about the new regulations on our website

Thursday Social Golf - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt Golf Club at 51 Langton Road in Blackbutt will be running social golf games from 3:00pm this afternoon. For just $5, guests can play six holes in the great outdoors in a relaxing atmosphere. The bar will also be open and pies, mushy peas and potatoes will be available as well. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4163-0180.

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.

Thursday Night Trivia - Nanango

Nanango RSL will be holding its weekly Trivia competition from 6:30pm tonight. It's just a gold coin donation to join in and there'll be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize club vouchers for the winners of each round. The club's kitchen will also be open if you want dinner or a snack. More details? Phone (07) 4163-1375.

South Burnett Gem & Fossicking Club

The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at their club's workshop in the shed at the rear of 44 Alford Street, Kingaroy from 8:30am to around 2:30pm today. The club embraces all aspects of lapidary (including gem hunting and cutting) and meets every Monday and Thursday. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone 0491-606-427

Thursday Tai Chi - Nanango

A Thursday morning Tai Chi class will be held under the shade sails at Ringsfield House's gardens at 41-45 Alfred Street, Nanango at 8:00am this morning. The class is a social group and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Gary on 0487-853-617.

Murgon Show Society Meeting

The Murgon Show Society will be holding a meeting at their offices inside the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon at 7:00pm this evening to discuss plans for next year's Murgon Show. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Alan on 0439-686-230.

Weaner Show & Sale - Coolabunia

Aussie Land & Livestock will be hosting a Weaner Show & Sale at the Coolabunia Saleyards on the D'Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia from 9:00am this morning. More details? Phone AL&L on (07) 4162-2233.

Wimberley & Co Storytime - Goomeri

Wimberley & Co Book Store at 9 Moore Street, Goomeri will be holding a children's story time session from 1:00pm to around 2:30pm this afternoon. Mums and dads can relax with a coffee while their children are introduced to the magical world of reading and complete an Easter activity. There's no fee to attend but places are limited so an RSVP is necessary. You can make one by phoning the store on (07) 5308-8900

Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango

Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 8:30am this morning (doors open at 8:30am; eyes down at 9:30am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375.

Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango

Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 8:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price ($30 to $40) for people facing financial difficulties.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road 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 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help 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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747.