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Vietnam Veterans Day

Today is Vietnam Veterans Day, which is also known as Long Tan Day in memory of the 18 Australians killed at the battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966. Vietnam Veterans Day has come to symbolise our nation's collective memory of the Vietnam War and in the South Burnett, special services are conducted every year to mark it. In Blackbutt, Blackbutt RSL will be holding a wreath-laying service at the corner of Muir and Douglas streets at 11:00am this morning. Dress is smart casual with full decorations and medals, and the service will be followed by light refreshments back at the RSL. In Nanango, a service will be held at the Cenotaph at 11:00am this morning, followed by light refreshments at the nearby RSL. In Kingaroy, Vietnam Veterans Day commemorations will be held in front of the RSL's flagpoles in Markwell Street from 10:30am, followed with light refreshments in the RSL; in Wondai, a service will be held at the War Memorial in front of Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, beginning at 11:00am; and in Murgon, a service will be held at Murgon's War Memorial at the corner of Lamb and Gore streets at 10:00am. In light of Australia's recent withdrawal from Afghanistan after almost two decades of involvement, Afghanistan veterans (as well as Vietnam veterans) are particularly encouraged to attend any of these services. You can also find out more about the Vietnam Veterans Association - which looks after the needs of Vietnam vets and helps promote VV Day - on their web site.

Scots In The Bush - Boondooma

The first day of this year's four-day Scots In The Bush Scottish and Celtic Festival will be held at Boondooma Homestead at 8262 Mundubbera-Durong Road at Boondooma today. The Festival - the largest of its kind in Queensland - features Scottish pipe bands and dancers, folk singers and poets as well as Scottish food, games and much more! Special guests this year include Darrel Craft, David Rowen, Tom Kimmet, Vince Pagett, Mouldy Haggis, Celtic Thunder Oz, the Ishka Ceilidh Band, the Rum City Highland Dancers, the Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club, the Noosa & District Pipe Band, Celtic Psychosis, the Toowoomba Caledonian Pipe Band, Murrumba Pipes and Drums and more. A licensed bar will be running throughout the event and meals will be available too, as well as on-site camping, Highland games, a Blessing Of The Haggis and a big Celtic market. Tickets for the full four days are $95 per head for adults (which includes a bush camping site) but you can just buy a day ticket for $10 to $20 if you prefer (children under 15 are free). Today the Festival will largely be about setting things up, with walk-up acts in the morning and professional bands tonight. More details? Phone Judy on 0427-364-026. You can also see photos and read more about what 2018's Scots In The Bush Festival was like on our website.
Note: There's no EFTPOS on site so bring cash. You can also book tickets online through Eventbrite

Understanding Soils Workshop - Mondure

Independent agricultural consultant David Hall will be presenting a workshop on soil fertility, soil biology and soil health at Mondure Hall from 8:30-am to around 2:00pm today. The workshop is being jointly funded by National Landcare and the Burnett Catchment Care Association and it will also look at the importance of soil testing, how to interpret soil test results and the latest results from the most recent local testing round. The workshop is free but since smoko and lunch will be provided, registration is essential to help plan the catering. You can book a seat by phoning (07) 4166-3898. Note: This workshop will also be held tomorrow at Kumbia.

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.

Public Consultation Meeting - Nanango

Representatives from Powerlink will be holding a public consultation session in Nanango RSL's Long Hai Room in Henry Street, Nanango between 3:00pm and 7:00pm today to gather the views of residents about the preferred location of potential powerlines that would connect Lake Borumba Pumped Hydro to the Tarong electricity substation if the pumped hydro project gets a go-ahead. All interested residents are very welcome to come along, get more information and record their views. You can also read more about this meeting on our website. Note: A similar meeting will be held at Nanango RSL tomorrow.

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.

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

South Burnett Toastmasters

South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 6:45pm (for a 7:00pm start) this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website

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.

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 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.

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.