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102nd Annual Murgon Show

The main day of the 102nd annual Murgon Show will be held at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street from 7:00am this morning (when the gates open) until it finishes with a bang late tonight. This year's Show features a cutting horse competition, cattle judging, poultry and dog trials. There'll also be a big Sideshow Alley; and lots and lots of pavilion and trade exhibits (open from 8:00am). The Murgon Show will be officially opened about noon in front of the grandstand, followed by the Grand Parade. Other things to look out for this year include a Fashion Parade, a Farm Animal Nursery and a Camel Rides. And, of course, the Rodeo is back on Saturday night this year, starting at 4:00pm! During a break in the rodeo, there'll also be Fireworks that will light up the sky at about 7:00pm and an auction. Admission to this year's Show is $15 for adults; $10 for concessions and students aged 10 to 17 (U10s are free); or $45 for a family (2 adults plus 2 children). More details? Visit the Murgon Show Society website

Youth Council Expo & Talent Show - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Youth Council has organised a huge FREE fun day for the community in Kingaroy's Memorial Park from 11:00am to 5:00pm today. There'll be stalls, activities, a talent show (with prizes!), workshops and spectacular BMX shows by JC Action Sports at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

Kingaroy Friendship Markets

The monthly Kingaroy Friendship Markets will be held at Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 7:00am to around noon today. The markets, which are held on the third Saturday of every month, feature a range of arts, crafts, food stalls, fruit and garden stalls, plus unusual bric-a-brac. New stallholders are always very welcome.

Rockin Our Abilities Concert - Murgon

The Rockin Our Abilities music/drama program for people with disabilities will be presenting their big mid-year concert at Murgon Town Hall this morning. Doors open at 10:30am with the concert beginning at 11:00am. Everyone is welcome! Entry by gold coin donation, and there'll be raffles and a lucky door prize.

Socceroos Watch Party - Kingaroy

South Burnett soccer fans eager to watch the Socceroos take on the United States should roll up at the Kingaroy Senior Soccer Clubhouse at 5:00am today at Tom Alford Oval for a special "watch party" to cheer on the Aussies! The match will be projected on to a wall at the club.

Pink Ants Rugby League Day - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Red Ants will be hosting their annual Pink Day fundraiser for Cancer Council Queensland at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, today. Round robin junior games for will get under way at 8:00am. There'll be games for U6s, U8s, U10s, U12s, U43kgs and Under 35kgs. At 11:20am, an U14 game between Kingaroy and Nanango will be played, followed at 12:30pm by U16s, South Burnett Eagles v Gatton; and at 1:30pm, U15/16s, South Burnett Eagles v Gatton. Three A Grade games are also scheduled in the afternoon: 2:40pm, Nanango v Wondai; 4:10pm, Kingaroy v Blackbutt; and at 5:40pm, Cherbourg v Murgon.

Proston Community Markets

The monthly Proston Community Markets - held on the 3rd Saturday of each month - will be running outside the QCWA Rooms at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston from 7:30am this morning. Stalls feature handmade crafts, baking, gifts, plants and bric-a-brac. There'll also be a barbecue, morning tea and hot and cold drinks available. Stalls are just $5 and new stallholders are very welcome! More info? Phone Val or Helen on 0457-094-145.

Karaoke Competition - Nanango

The Commercial Hotel, at 69 Drayton Street, Nanango, will be holding Round 3 of its 80s, 90s & 2000s Karaoke competition from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is invited to come along! More info? Phone the pub on (07) 4163-1208.

Ashton's Circus - Kingaroy

Ashton's Circus will be at the Kingaroy Showgrounds from June 19-21. Tickets can be booked online

Speedway Trophy Dinner - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Speedway Club will be holding its annual trophy presentations from 5:30pm today at the Kingaroy Bowls Club. There will be barefoot bowls plus a two-course meal and trophy presentations from 6:30pm. Tickets are $40 for adults and can be booked online. A licensed bar will also be open.

Moore Hall Markets

The monthly Moore Markets will be held in the Moore Soldiers Memorial Hall off the D'Aguilar Highway in Moore from 7:00am to around 12:00 noon today. The markets are held on the 3rd Saturday of every month and feature crafts, toys, bric-a-brac, clothes and collectibles. Food and drinks will also be available for sale. Everyone is welcome!

Movie Afternoon - Linville

The Linville Progress Association is hosting a free movie screening from 4:30pm this afternoon at the Linville Community Hall. Today's movie is the 1986 comedy "Three Amigos", starring Steve Martin and Chevy Chase. Light refreshments will be provided and everyone is welcome!

RYZA - Kingaroy

Popular local band RYZA will be playing from 7:00pm to 10:00pm tonight in the Tobruk Room at the Kingaroy RSL Club in Markwell Street, Kingaroy. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Nanango Men's Shed

The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango, will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today for its regular get-together. The Men's Shed meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone 0491-102-087.

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 from 8:00am to noon today. The Men's Shed is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome. More details? Send them an email

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 between 7:30am and 12:30pm to work on projects and new members are always welcome! Contact Dave on 0407-409-335.

Kingaroy Men's Shed

The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be holding their regular morning meeting at the old Motor Pool building off Geoff Raph Drive at Kingaroy Airport from 8:00am to 11:00am today. The group meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday morning and new members and visitors are always welcome.

Come & Try Dragon Boating - BP Dam

The Barambah Dragons dragon boat club invites people to try out the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boat racing at Bjelke-Petersen Dam from 9:00am (for a 9:30am paddle-off) today. Paddles and gear will be supplied but participants should wear closed shoes that can tolerate getting wet and bring along sunscreen, water, a towel and warm clothes for afterwards. The event is free and will be followed by a gold coin donation sausage sizzle. Everyone is welcome! NB. Check the club's Facebook page as times could change due to the weather. NB. Note change of date for this month only!

Go Getta Girls - Kingaroy

Members of the Go Getta Girls running club, for women aged over 18, meet every Monday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 5:30am at the wooden shed in Memorial Park, Burnett Street, Kingaroy, for a run. More info? Phone Donna on 0409-620-923 or Annette on 0407-670-084.

Bingo Buzz - Nanango

Saturday morning bingo will be held today at the Nanango Cultural Centre, on the corner of Drayton and George Streets. Doors open at 10:00am with eyes down at 11:00am. Bring your friends for a fun day playing bingo!

Vix - Linville

Sunshine Coast blues and soul singer Vix will be performing in the beer garden at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville, from 4:00pm this afternoon. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Natalie Fenton & DJ BR4Z3 - Kingaroy

Popular local singer Natalie Fenton will be playing live and loud at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 7:30pm tonight, with DJ BR4Z3 spinning discs from 9:00pm. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone (07) 4162-1380.

Saturday Library Day - Maidenwell

The volunteers from the Maidenwell QCWA will be supervising the regular weekly Saturday Library Day (featuring books loaned from Kingaroy Library) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. A library day is held in the Maidenwell Hall in Pool Street every Wednesday and Saturday.

Wooroolin Line Dancers

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding line dancing classes at Wooroolin Hall on the Bunya Highway from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning (for absolute beginners and beginners) and 10:00am to 12:30pm (for intermediate dancers). Course fees are $10. More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

Saturday Night Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizen's club hosts bingo every Saturday evening from 7:00pm at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy. Everyone is welcome! More info? Phone Ellen on 0478-607-054.

Wondai Parkrun

The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed walk/run from 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.

Ros Gregor Parkrun - Nanango

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.

Railway Parkrun - Proston

The Proston parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the former railway line 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.

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Parkrun - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Blackbutt from 7:00am this morning. The starting line is adjacent to the Roy Emerson Museum, off Bowman Road. Runners follow a course along the former railway line and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online (it's officially called the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail parkrun) and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Narcotics Anonymous - Kingaroy

Are drugs a problem? NA members have been there and can help! An NA meeting is held from noon to 1:00pm every Saturday in Kingaroy. More info? Phone 1300-652-820.