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Wondai Autumn Garden Expo

The first day of the weekend long 2015 Wondai Autumn Garden Expo will be held at the Wondai Sports Grounds off the Bunya Highway just north of Wondai's CBD from 8:00am this morning through until 5:00pm this afternoon. The Expo has become one of the South Burnett's signature annual events as well as one of the largest gardening shows of its type in south-east Queensland, and it always draws thousands of keen gardeners to Wondai every April. This year (for the sixth year running) it's being held in conjunction with the South Burnett Orchid Society's Annual Show, which will be staged at the nearby Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 9:30am to around 3:30pm today; and the Wondai Art Gallery will be running a special exhibition on a floral theme too - so make sure you check out all three venues! As well as the usual enormous range of plant and garden-related product displays, the Expo will also feature a number of interesting and well-informed guest speakers talking on a variety of gardening topics throughout the day. Attendees can also get to enjoy a brilliant Flower Show and live musical entertainment. There'll also be plenty of food and drink outlets dotted around the grounds. Admission is a slim $4 per day (young people under 15 can get in for free if accompanied by an adult) and you can get more details and/or book a stand of your own on the Garden Expo's web site or by phoning (07) 4168 9297 (or emailing her). Visitors coming to Wondai for the weekend can also obtain helpful assistance from the South Burnett Visitor Information Centre - Wondai by phoning (07) 4168-5652 or by emailing them. The Expo is organised by Wondai Garden Expo Inc and was the winner of the 2006 Regional Festivals and Events category in the prestigious Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism Awards for Excellence. Come along today and see why!

Kingaroy Show Ball

The annual Kingaroy Show Ball - the traditional curtain-raiser for the Kingaroy Show, which will run on May 2 and 3 this year - will be held at the Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until around midnight tonight. This fully licensed affair offers live music; old time, new vogue, rock & roll and line dancing; and a great roast dinner, dessert and supper. It will also see the judging of Kingaroy's Miss Showgirl and Rural Ambassador for 2015, both with a $500 cash prize thanks to sponsors. Full dinner tickets are $45 per head or $80 per couple - but if you just want to come for supper, supper tickets can be obtained at the door for $20 each. However to assist with catering, bookings for dinner tickets need to be made by April 14. They can be obtained from Coppards Menswear in Kingaroy Street in person or by phoning them on (07) 4162-1359. Rules and entry forms for the Miss Showgirl and Rural Ambassador quests can be obtained from Queensland Shows, More details? Phone Ros on (0428) 228-839 or enquire at the Show office inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street.

Barambah Shed Men Meeting - Murgon

The Barambah Shed Men will be holding their 28th meeting at the Murgon Men's Shed at 75 Macalister Street in Murgon from 4:30pm to around 8:00pm this evening. At today's meeting, several Murgon Men's Shed members will give demonstrations and talk about the activities carried out in the Shed (which now has 40 members). They will be followed by guest speaker Bill Danierls, a farmer, grazier, dingo caller and shooter from Coolabunia who'll talk about his fascinating life and adventures. The $15 admission fee includes a meal, dessert, soft drinks and tea/coffee (young blokes under 15 can come along for free) but an RSVP by Monday April 13 would be appreciated for catering purposes. You can make one by phoning Glen on (07) 4168-4134 or by emailing him, or Dave on (07) 4168 5912.

Kumbia Charity Campdraft

The first day of the two-day Kumbia & District Charity Campdraft will be held at the Kumbia Sportsgrounds off Bell Street in Kumbia from early this morning when the canteen opens and begins serving up Big Country Breakfasts through until late this afternoon. This year's Campdraft will have a bumper field of competitors and will be offering some really great Easter campdrafring action. Admission to the campdraft is 100% free for spectators and this evening there'll be a pig-on-a-spit dinner and dessert on offer, as well as entertainment and a licensed bar running until midnight. There's also free overnight camping in the Sportsgrounds all weekend if you want to stay over. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Cam on 0432-726-578. Note: This event was originally scheduled for April 4-5, but postponed at the last minute due to the weather.

Saturday Soccer - Kingaroy and Murgon

After a two-week lay-off for the Easter school holidays, the third round of the 2015 South Burnett's Evolution Solar Football League will be played in Murgon and Kingaroy this afternoon. In Murgon, Barambah will play Wests at the Murgon soccer fields in Macalister Street, with 2nd Division hitting the park at 2:00pm; Women's Division at 3:30pm and 1st Division at 5:00pm. And in Kingaroy, Gunners will play the Nanango Panthers, with 2nd Division kicking off at 2:00pm, Women's Division playing at 3:30pm and 1st Division at 5:00pm. A bar and canteen will be running at both venues, admission is free and spectators are very welcome!

Saturday Rugby League - Nanango

The latest round of the South Burnett's pre-season rugby league games will be held at Fred Kassulke Oval in Nanango today, kicking off at 4:00pm with a reps match between South Burnett and Central Burnett. This will be followed at 5:30pm with a clash between Northern Districts and Central Burnett; and then a third match between South Burnett and Northern Districts at 7:00pm. After these games - at 9:00pm - the names of the Wide Bay Northern Rangers team who'll repreesent the region at the e 47th Battalion Carnival in Roma on May 2-3 will be announced. A bar and canteen will be operating onsite and spectators and supporters are very welcome at all matches.

Bush Poetry - Monogorilby

The Monogorilby Hall Committee will be hold a special Bush Petry Day at Monogorilby Hall from 1:00pm to around 5:00pm today. There'll be several bush poets and walk-up artists taking part, including Bill Kearns, a finalist in the 2001 Bush Poet Of The Year competition. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Sheryl on (07) 4165-8121 or text Brian on 0458-501-215.

Blackbutt Benarkin Lions Show & Shine Swap Meet

The Blackbutt Benarkin Lions Club will be holding their annual Show & Shine Swap Meet at the Blackbutt Showgrounds at the end of Hart Street from 6:00am until late tonight. The event is open to all makes and models and will feature hot rods, street machines, muscle cars, classics, cruisers, utes, and exotic and modern vehicles. There'll also be Rock & Roll Dancing from 6:30pm to 10:30pm, and free overnight camping sites are available too. Admission is $5 for adults or $12 for a family (kids under 12 are free). More details? Phone Brian on 0428-760-229, Gaye on 0427-677-525 or Kevin on (07) 4163-0049.

Friendship Markets - Kingaroy

The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 6:30am to around 12:00pm today. The markets feature an array of arts, crafts, fruit and flower stalls and new stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4162-7300.

The Dynamics - Kingaroy

Popular entertainers The Dynamics will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755

South Burnett Woodcrafters - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Woodcrafters will be holding their regular Saturday morning meeting at their clubhouse, which is located behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre in Haly Street from 8:00am to around mid-day today. The group is for woodworking enthusiasts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Lee on (0427) 720-839 or Dick on (0432) 893-050 or visit the website.

Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404

Saturday Afternoon Judo

The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Saturday afternoon training session at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon today. Junior classes will run from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, and seniors from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004

Friendship Markets - Kingaroy

The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 7:00am to around 12:00pm today. The markets feature an array of arts, crafts, fruit and flower stalls and new stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone Rita on (07) 4164-4130.