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Goomeri Show

The judging for the 2025 Goomeri Showgirl and Rural Ambassador will be held today at the showgrounds in Laird Street, Goomeri, followed by the Young Judges and Paraders competitions at 4:00pm. The bar and canteen will also be open from 4:00pm. The winners of the Showgirl and Rural Ambassador competitions will be announced at 5:00pm.

Youth Services Expo - Murgon

RESCHEDULED from March 7 The 2025 Youth Services Expo will be held today at the Barambah Youth Services Hub in Gore Street, Murgon (next to Murgon State High School). The Expo will run from 10:00am to 1:30pm. There will be youth activities as well as representatives from various service providers on hand to touch base with students. For more information, phone (07) 4172-9728. NB. This has been rescheduled from March 7.

Coolabunia Fat & Store Sale

Aussie Land & Livestock will be running a Fat & Store Sale from 8:00am today at the Coolabunia Saleyards on the D'Aguilar Highway, 8km south-east of Kingaroy. More info? Phone (07) 4162-2233.

Golden Spurs Campdraft - Proston

Day 1 of the three-day Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft will kick off at the Proston Showgrounds on the Proston-Boondooma Road, west of the CBD, at 10:00am this morning. Today's action will feature Maiden events and the Maiden final. Spectators are welcome to come along and watch all the action for free. There'll also be limited refreshments in the grounds. More info? Phone 0429-685-333.

Fitness & Friends - Murgon

Fitness & Friends is a fun group of walkers which gathers at Graham House Community Centre, 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon, every Thursday and Friday morning at 6:30am for a brisk 30-minute walk. More info? Contact Graham House on (07) 4169-8400.

Friday Line Dancing - Kingaroy

Line dancing classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite the police station) from 9:30am to 12:00 noon today. A $5 dancing fee applies (which includes morning tea) and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club holds basic and advanced dog obedience classes at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango, from 7:00pm every Friday night. More info? Phone 0437-109-162.

Friday Morning Bingo - Murgon

Bingo games will be held at Murgon RSL's Welfare Drop-In Centre at 44 Stephens Street West, Murgon from 9:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:00am). There'll be some great prizes on offer and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4313-3018.

Friday Night At The Shed

The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:00pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting, or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer. The Shed fires up every Friday night, has tea and coffee-making facilities, and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677.

Wondai Line Dancing

Wooroolin Line Dancing has come to Wondai! Classes are being held at the Lutheran Church Hall, 37 Edward Street, Wondai, every Friday morning: Golden Oldies 9:00am-10:00am; beginners / intermediate 10:15am-11:15am; and intermediate 11:30am-12:30pm. $10 for all three classes (or $5 for one class). More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 9:30am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be multiple jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Ground Crew - Kingaroy

Popular local band Ground Crew will be playing at the Commercial Hotel, corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 8:00pm until late tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone the Commercial on (07) 4162-1380.

Arts & Crafts - Linville

Arts and crafts sessions are held fortnightly on Fridays from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Linville Hall, 40 George Street. Everyone is welcome! BYO craft or just drop in and enjoy a chat.

Tucker & Chop - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett duo Tucker & Chop will be performing in the bistro at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm until late tonight, serving up their toe-tapping mix of classic blues and funky pop. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1055.

Murgon To Kingaroy Shopping Bus

Graham House will be running a shopping bus between Murgon and Kingaroy today. The bus will pick up customers from their address at 8:30am and transport them to Kingaroy Shoppingworld (or other destinations if arranged beforehand), then make a return journey about 11:30am. Tickets on the bus are $15 per person return and the bus runs fortnightly on Fridays (except public holidays) but places are limited so a booking is necessary. You can make one by phoning Graham House Community Transport on (07) 4169-8400.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to 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 membership. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 1A (Lot 3) Railway Terrace 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.

Friday Social Golf & Dinner - Proston

The Proston Golf Club, on Brigooda Road, Proston, will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon, and the club's very popular Friday night dinner will be running after 5:30pm. Bookings for dinner are essential (before 1:00pm!) and can be made online More details? Phone 0474-741-822.