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2025 Goomeri Show

The 85th annual Goomeri Show will be held at the Goomeri Showgrounds in Laird Street, Goomeri from 8:00am this morning until late tonight. This year's Show will feature a Dog Show (from 8:00am); equestrian events (from 8:00am); stud beef judging (from 8:30am); the Owen Alford Memorial Truck Show (from 9:00am, with judging at 11:00am); heavy horses (from 9:30am); post-ripping and chainsaws (at 11:00am and 3:00pm); plus antique machinery and a car display all day. There'll be free face-painting for the kids from 11:00am to 3:00pm and unlimited amusement rides from 10:00am to 8:00pm for $20. At 1:00pm, there'll be a chance to meet Frank and "Annie" from the ABC-TV show "Muster Dogs". The official opening of the show will be at 2:30pm in the Phyllis Hopf Arena. In the evening, Frank and "Annie" will be back for a demonstration at 5:30pm, followed by the Waterfall Feedlot Stockman's Challenge about 6:30pm and Fireworks at 8:00pm. Live music from band 2Ezy will continue into the night. Visitors can also inspect this year's pavilion entries or relax at the Show's bar and canteen. Admission to this year's Show is just $10 for adults, $5 for young people aged 12-17 (under 12s are free) or $30 for a family (2 adults and 2 children). You can get more details on the Goomeri Show Society's Facebook page.

Dinner Under The Stars - Kingaroy

RESCHEDULED from March 8 The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be hosting their annual Dinner Under The Stars from 3:00pm until late tonight. The event is a fundraiser for the LifeFlight Foundation. Guests can enjoy a fun night out that will include a two-course camp oven-style dinner catered by The Baitlayers, a licensed bar, live music from Amos, Natalie Fenton and Paul Ricketts. There'll also be games for the kids, a sponsors' auction and raffles. Tickets are $45 per head, $20 for young people aged 5-11 or for entertainment only (under 5s are free). Tickets can be obtained from Kingaroy Office Central by phoning (07) 4162-1941, or purchased online. Note: If you're attending please BYO chairs, a blanket or a small table.

Kingaroy Heritage Museum Centenary

The Kingaroy Heritage Museum is today marking the centenary of the switching on of electricity in Kingaroy in 1925. The museum is located in the former Kingaroy Electric Authority building opposite the peanut silos in Haly Street. It will be open from 9:00am to 1:00pm with volunteers on hand to answer questions about the displays and Kingaroy's history. There'll also be a sausage sizzle, craft and produce stalls and a coffee van. NB. Edward Street will be closed to traffic between 7:30am and 1:30pm.

Brian Avery - Linville

Brian Avery will be performing live at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 4:00pm this afternoon. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Kingaroy Soccer

Kingaroy senior men’s teams will be in action tonight at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy, their first home game for the 2025 season (after last week's games were cancelled). In Division 2, Kingaroy will be taking on Highfields at 5:00pm; followed by Division 1, Kingaroy v Chinchilla Bears at 7:00pm. The canteen will be open with tasty snacks and dinner options, so everyone is invited to come along and cheer on the local players!

Girls Night Out - Kingaroy

It's girls night out tonight at the Commercial Hotel, corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy. From 10:00pm, meet Billy from MAFS and dance to DJ Kayty Banks. More details? Phone the Commercial on (07) 4162-1380.

Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft

Day 2 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 6:00am this morning. Today's action will feature Novice, Junior, Juvenile, Mini and Open events. Spectators are welcome to come along and watch all the action for free. Spectators are welcome to come along and watch all the action for free. There'll also be a bar operating and entertainment. More info? Phone 0429-685-333.

Saturday Night Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizen's club hosts bingo every Saturday evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy. Everyone is welcome! More info? Phone Ellen on 0478-607-054.

Cricket Grand Final

Nanango Scorpions will be taking on the Wooroolin Warriors in the Grand Final of the South Burnett Senior Cricket competition from 12:30pm at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango.

Wooroolin Line Dancers

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding line dancing classes for beginners and intermediate dancers at Wooroolin Hall on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning (for beginners) and 10:00am to 12:30pm (intermediate). Course fees are $10 for intermediate (morning tea included) or $5 for beginners. BYO mug. Everyone is welcome.

Whole Hearted - Kingaroy

Wholehearted will be performing in the Tobruk Room in the Kingaroy RSL Club, Markwell Street, from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details? Phone (07) 4162-1755.

Saturday Morning Tennis - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt Tennis Club at 61 Hart Street, Blackbutt (just up the road from the Radnor Hotel) will be running Saturday morning social tennis games from 7:30am this morning. New players are always welcome. More details? Phone Roy on 0407-378-795

Wondai Country Markets

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's monthly Wondai Country Markets will be operating at Coronation Park in Wondai's CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies; and special hand-made treasures from local artisans. The BBQs will also be firing up from around 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts for early bargain hunters. New stallholders are always very welcome (stall fees range from $10 with power and water available, if needed), and you can obtain more details by phoning the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on (07) 4168-5926.

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) on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. 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.

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at their building at 5-23 Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The Men's Shed opens on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone the Men's Shed on 0477-235-429.

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.

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

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 around noon today for its regular Saturday get-together. The Men's Shed meets most Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone 0491-102-087.

Kingaroy Men's Shed

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

Wondai Parkrun

The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed runs at 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.