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2014 UAV Challenge - Kingaroy

The first day of the five-day UAV Challenge (2014 Outback Rescue) will be held at Kingaroy Airport on the Goodger Road south-west of Kingaroy today. The Challenge is an international competition for unmanned aerial vehicles (ie robot planes) and is open to all Australian high school students, university students and UAV enthusiasts. This year teams will be competing for up to $50,000 in prize monies between now and Friday, and spectators are very welcome to go out to Kingaroy Airport to watch the action close-up. Today's activities will largely focus on warm-ups - things like registration, briefings, static scrutineering and team presentaions - but there'll be scrutineering flights running between 12:00 noon and 6:00pm. You can find out more details on the Outback Challenge website.

Public Meeting - Blackbutt

A public meeting will be held at the Blackbutt Community Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 6:30pm this evening to discuss a proposal the South Burnett Regional Council has received from a developer to relocate the Hall to a new site in the town and build a multi-million dollar supermarket on the Hall's existing site. South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will discuss the proposal and ask for the local community's feedback. If the majority of residents do not agree, the current situation will remain and the project will not proceed. Everyone is welcome and the meeting will be followed by light refreshments at around 7:30pm. For catering purposes, an RSVP to Bronywn Barry on (07) 4189-9155 would be greatly appreciated.

Digital Workshop - Nanango

A digital workshop which will teach South Burnett businesses about mobility and online communications will be held at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 7:00pm this evening. You can read more about it on our website.

Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191

Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by or by emailing her.

Nanango SES Meeting

The Nanango SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in George Street, Nanango from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Nanango district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Robyn on (07) 4163-1933 or (0448) 138-220.

Judo Club Training Night - Murgon

The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Monday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm this evening. Tonight's meeting is for seniors and some older juniors, and class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004

Murgon SES Meeting

The Murgon SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in Gore Street, Murgon from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Murgon district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone the Secretary on 0458-425-146.

Youth Choir Practice Afternoon - Wondai

The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Monday afternoon practice sessions at the Anglican Church Hall in Baynes Street, Wondai from 4:00pm to around 6:30pm today. The Junior SBYC will practice at 4:00pm; the Concert Choir at 4:30pm; and the Senior SBYC at 5:30pm. The choir offers group and (optional) solo singing of pop and classical music under instruction from qualified teachers, and supports the school music curriculum. New singers are always very welcome! More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510.

Monday Night Zumba - Wondai

A Zumba class for older people will be held at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 5:45pm tonight. The steps and the tempo of the music have been selected to suit older dancers and the class has many health benefits. New dancers are very welcome and a small course fee applies. More details? Phone Shirley on 0408-598-505 or email her

Monday Night Netball - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Netball Association will be holding their senior fixtures at Kingaroy State High School's indoor sports centre from 5:45pm until around 9:30pm this evening. Spectators are very welcome

Proston QCWA Crafts Group Meeting

The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular twice-monthly meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Judith on (07) 4168-9540.

Breastscreen Bus - Nanango

The mobile breast screening bus will be opening at Nanango Hospital in Brisbane Street, Nanango today (and staying there until November 4). The bus offers a free breast screening service, and all women over the age of 40 are encouraged to attend. You can book an appointment by phoning 132-050.

Nanango Men's Shed

The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Stanley Road and Heathmore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays and Saturdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4162-2729 or (07) 4171-0462

Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club AGM

The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. All interested people are welcome to attend.

Maidenwell Rural Fire Brigade AGM

The Maidenwell Rural Fire Brigade will be holding their Annual General Meeting, followed by an ordinary meeting, at the Maidenwell Fire Shed (near the hotel) at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend.

Wondai SES Meeting

The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553

Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt

Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email.

Revellers Social Club Meeting - Maidenwell

The newly-formed Revellers Social Club will be meeting at 6:00pm this evening at the Maidenwell Hotel. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4164-6133.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems 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 AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216.