Blackbutt Range Re-Opens Today
- After almost 18 months of reconstruction effort, the Blackbutt Range is expected to re-open to two lanes of traffic today. This will put an end to the need to queue at the top or bottom of the range to wait for single-lane passage - something South Burnett residents and visitors have had to tolerate since large chunks of the road were washed away in the January 2011 floods. The reconstruction of the Blackbutt Range road is expected to continue through until the end of the year and there may be occasions when brief closures are necessary (blasting, for example). But - for the most part - the road should begin returning to normal from today onwards. Note: Today's re-opening was originally planned for June 8th but was delayed at the last minute by wet weather.
Footy Night - Kingaroy
- The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy will be holding a big Footy Night tonight for everyone who wants to enjoy the Souths vs Broncos and St George vs Titans games on the big screens. You can also be in the running for some cool prizes by wearing your favourite team's colours. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380. Note: Earlier this week we had the Big Break Talent Search finals listed for the Commercial tonight. These have been moved to next Friday night becsuse of the footy. We apologise for any confusion this may have caused.
Friday Night Dinner & Social Darts - Nanango
- The Nanango and District Darts Association will be holding their regular Friday night social darts games at their club house at the end of George Street, Nanango from 7:15pm onwards this evening. They'll also be offering inexpensive home-cooked dinners from 6:30pm if you want to chow down beforehand. The club's licenced bar will be operating too, and both visitors and potential new members are very welcome.
Pest & Weed Information Day - Kingaroy
- A "Targeting Pests & Weeds" information day will be held at the former Kingaroy DPI Research Station in Goodger Road, Kingaroy from 10:00am to 3:00pm today. The workshop will look at the latest scientific research on combatting common South Burnett pests like African lovegrass, rabbits, feral pigs, wild dogs, lantana and giant rat's tail grass. Today's workshop is being run by the Condamine Alliance, and you can obtain more details and get a printable flyer by clicking here.
Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy
- The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. More than $1,000 in jackpots will be on offer. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755
Karaoke Night - Murgon
- The South Burnett Lively 50s & 60s Singles Social Group
will be holding a Karaoke Night at the Australian Hotel in Lamb Street, Murgon from 8:00pm until late this evening. The event is completely free and new members are always very welcome. More details? Phone Geoff or Sue on (0468) 694-438 or email them
Friday Social Golf - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway at Kingaroy will holding their regular Friday 9-ers 9 hole social golfing sessions for men and women from 8:00am until dusk today. Everyone is most welcome (including non-members) and green fees are $11 for members or $14 for non-members for the nine holes - but this also includes a card draw for prizes in the clubhouse in the evening (there's also a Jackpot card draw on the last Friday of each month). More details? Phone the Golf Club on (07) 4162-1720
