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2012 Wondai Autumn Garden Expo

The first day of the weekend long 2012 Wondai Autumn Garden Expo will be held at the Wondai Sports Grounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the Wondai CBD from 8:00am this morning through until 5:00pm this afternoon. The Expo - now in its 19th year - 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. And this year (for the third 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 3:00pm today - so make sure you check out both 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 entertainment from the popular Stolzenberg Brothers with their toe-tapplig brand of classic country and rock music. There'll also be plenty of food and drink outlets dotted around the grounds too. Admission to this year's Garden Expo is a slim $4 (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 Fran on (07) 4168-5870 (or email her) or Carol on (07) 4168-5717. 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 jointly organised by the Wondai Lions Club and the Wondai & Districts Garden Club 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!

Rumours - Nanango

The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting the second performance of their latest production "Rumours" (a Neil Simon farce) at the Nanango Theatre Company Playhouse at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 7:00pm this evening (plays begins at 7:30pm sharp). Rumours tells the story of several affluent couples who gather together for a dinner party celebrating their hosts' tenth anniversary. However, they discover there are no servants, the hostess is missing, and the host - the deputy mayor of New York - has shot himself through the earlobe. Comic complications arise when - given everyone's upper class status - they decide they need to do everything possible to conceal the evening's events from the local police and the media. Tonight's show is a supper night and will continue until around 10:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and pensioners (or $15 and $10 if you book and pay 7 days in advance). More details and/or bookings? Phone In Gear in Fitzroy Street, Nanango on (07) 4163-3582. Some tickets will be available at the door as well. [Note: Four additional performances will be held at the same time and venue on April 27th and 28th and May 4th and 5th]

50th Anniversary Golden Spurs Campdraft - Proston

The first day of the weekend-long 50th Anniversary Golden Spurs Campdraft will get underway at the Proston Sportsground the Proston-Boondooma Road at the edge of town from 6:30am this morning. This weekend's campdraft marks the occasion in 1963 when the campdraft moved to its new location at the Proston Sportsground and took on the Golden Spurs name (previous campdrafts had been held on what is now the town's golf course) - and to celebrate the occasion, a number of special features have been added this year. They include a special display of historic Golden Spurs memorabilia in the Sportsground Hall which will open at 6:00pm this evening; and a special “Invitational Draft” for former Golden Spurs winners that will begin this morning and will be decided at around 3:00pm this afternoon. More than 565 first round nominations have been received for this year's campdraft (including 40 from past winners) and if you're a campdrafting fan, this looks like being a really great weekend out. Admission to the campdraft and the historic display is 100% free for spectators and everyone is welcome. You can read more about this weekend's draft on this page of our website.

Friendship Dance - Kingaroy

The monthly Friendship Dance will be held at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 7:30pm this evening, with music supplied by a local band. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for high school students and there'll be a raffle, a lucky door prize and lucky spots too. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Craig on (0417) 808-296

Filipino Cultural Night - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Rotary Club and the South Burnett Filipino-Australian Caring Group will be hosting their third annual Filipino Cultural Night at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy this evening. This night of traditional Filipino food and entertainment will raise money for sustainable humanitarian projects in the Philippines. Tickets are $30 for adults ($15 for under 15s) or $250 for a table of 10. They can be purchased at Struddies Sports in Alford Street, Kingaroy or by contacting Damien Tessmann on (0409) 490-174.

South Burnett Rugby League

The 2nd Round of the South Burnett Premier League will be played this weekend at Blackbutt, Nanango and Cherbourg. In all cases, matches will start with the junior teams and work their way up to the A-grade seniors. Here's where the action will be happening:

Blackbutt: Blackbutt will play the Kingaroy Red Ants at the Blackbutt Sports Grounds. The U6 and U8s will take to the grounds at 8:30am; U10s at 9:30am; U12s at 11:50am; U14s at 12:50pm; U16s at 2:10pm and A Grade at 3:20pm
Nanango: The Nanango Stags will take on the Wondai Wolves at Fred Kassulke Oval off the D'Aguilar Highway just south of town
Cherbourg: The Murgon Mustangs will play the Cherbourg Hornets at the Cherbourg Sports Ground, with the U6 and U8s starting the day at 9:30am, the U10s at 10:30am, U12s at 11:30am, U14s at 12:30pm, U16s at 1:30pm and A Grade at around 2:30pm-3:00pm.

Note: Blackbutt will also be hosting the Central Burnett's Junior Match between Kingaroy and Blackbutt today.

South Burnett Soccer

The 2nd round of the Evolution Solar Soccer League will be played out in Kingaroy and Wondai today.In Kingaroy, Wests will take on Nanango at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street with a Women's match at 3:15pm, followed by the first grade clash at 5:00pm; and in Murgon, Barambah will play the Gunners at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, beginning with a 2nd Grade match at 2:00pm, followed by a Womens team match at 3:15pm and then the 1st grade match at 5:00pm. South Burnett Junior Football also kicks off this weekend with Round 1 being contested from 8:00am at the Barambah Junior Soccer Fields in Bunya Avenue, Wondai. Spectators and supporters are most welcome!

South Burnett Rugby Union

The South Burnett Thrashers will play against Condamine at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 1:30pm today. Spectators and supporters are very welcome.

What's On At The Wineries This Weekend

The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine

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 Doug on (07) 4162-7300.

Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowling 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

Dennis Sankey - Kingaroy

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