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Power Up Car Show, Shine & Swap Meet - Nanango

The sixth annual Power Up Car Show & Shine And Swap Meet will be held at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango from 9:30am to around 1:30pm today. This gold coin donation, family friendly event is a fundraiser for the Nanango Sporting Association to help keep the sports grounds in tip-top shape and all pre-1988 vehicles and motorbikes from veteran to modern are very welcome to take part. The event will also feature food and a coffee van, information displays by local community groups plus lots and lots of great vehicles to inspect. There'll also be 15 separate trophies and prizes on offer for the day's winners (public voting will take place from 9:30am to 11:30am (bring a pen) and trophies will be presented around 1:00pm. Show & Shine entrants and stallholders need to pay $15 and be parked in the designated area from 6:00am to be ready for the gates opening to the public at 9:30am. There'll also be live entertainment on the grounds, plus free face painting and a jumping castle to keep young children amused while their parents view (and vote on) the entrants in this year's competition. Everyone is welcome!

47th Battalion Rugby League - Kingaroy

Day 2 of the 47th Battalion Rugby League Carnival at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Kingaroy. Eight men's teams and six women's teams in action. Come along and support the Burnett Brahmans and the Wide Bay Bulls. Admission is $5. Bar and canteen will be running.

Murgon CBD Markets

The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street in the heart of Murgon from 7:00am until about 12:00 noon today. The markets run on the second Sunday of each month and offer locally made crafts, foods and produce - always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stallholders are always welcome too! More details? Phone Alan on 0475-453-614.

Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt

The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389

Cooyar Hotel Markets

The new Cooyar Hotel Markets will be running in the grounds of the Cooyar Hotel on the New England Highway, Cooyar from 10:00am to around 2:00pm today. The markets feature Neil's fresh fruit and vegetables, market stalls, seafoods, coffee and hot foods, plus free face painting for children from 11:00am to 2:00pmn. There'll also be live music and tap beer available in the hotel's Outback Bar if you want to take a break. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the Cooyar Hotel on (07) 4692-6220. Want to book a stall yourself? Send an email

Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy

Sunday afternoon Texas Hold'Em poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 1:30pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Winter Warmers Concert - Haly Creek

The South Burnett Chorale will be presenting the second (and final) peformance of their Winter Warmers Concert at Taabinga Homestead at 7 Old Taabinga Road in Haly Creek from 2:00pm this afternoon. The concert will feature heart-warming old favourites and new contemporary songs and tickets - which include afternoon tea - are just $15 per head (but U12s are free). They can be booked online or purchased at the door. Everyone is welcome!

Frosty Dingo Rally - Wondai

The third (and final) day of the three-day Frosty Dingo Rally will be held at the Wondai Showgrounds in Baynes Street, Wondai today. The rally has been organised by the Leisure Riders Touring Motorcycle Club for motorcycle riders only and today's activities will largely feature hangovers and camping pack-ups. Entry is $25 per person with a badge, and no cars or glass are allowed.

Never Two Late - Linville

Entertainers Never Two Late will be performing at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 11:00am until 3:00pm this afternoon. The hotel's kitchen will also be operating from 11:00am for lunch and snacks and there's free camping across the road or paid accommodation at the pub if you want to stay overnight. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280

Play The Wimbledon Way - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Tennis Club in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy will be hosting a Play The Wimbledon Way white attire get-together from 1:00pm today featuring fast 4 Doubles, Pickleball, and Strawberries and Cream. More details? Phone Shannon on 0429-673-239.

Self-Care Sunday - Kingaroy

Hunter Gatherer Trader at 28 Alford Street, Kingaroy will be holding a Self-Care Sunday class from 10:00am this morning. Participants will learn how to create an emotional support essential oil roller; discuss how they can use aromatherapy to help de-stress and relax; and study emotional well-being strategies featuring essential oils. Tickets are $30 - which includes a free cuppa - and you can book or find out more by phoning 0447-636-022.

Sunday Roast Lunch - Wondai

Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai (opposite the Wondai Regional Art Gallery) will be hosting a $20 per head BYO Sunday roast lunch from 12:00 noon today featuring roast pork and vegetables (ie roast potatoes, roast pumpkin, cauliflower in cheese sauce, carrots and peas) with apple sauce and gravy followed by individual tropical pavlova, tea and coffee and - yes! - no washing up afterwards. However, bookings are essential so Chef Graham can properly plan the catering. You can reserve your seat by phoning him on (07) 4168-5744 by Saturday, July 13.

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.