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74th Annual Goomeri Show

The 74th annual Goomeri Show will get underway at the Goomeri Showgrounds at the corner of Laird Street and the Burnett Highway, Goomeri from around 8:00am this morning through until late tonight. Because of recent storms and floods which tore the roof off the main pavilion and hammered the Showgrounds, this year's Show will be slightly reduced from normal: there won't be any horse or cattle events, and the culinary section (except for the famous Dark Rich Fruit Cake Competition) won't be running either. But there'll still be plenty to see and do, including displays of farm produce and flowers; the Fruit Cake judging at 12:00 noon; a special flood photography display; and lots of fun family entertainment including gumboot throwing; tug-o-wars; motorbike barrel racing; a mechanical bull; a jumping castle; miniature horses; and comedy acts by The Rusty Devils. There'll also be a spectacular fireworks display in the evening, including some new fireworks never seen at the Showgrounds before. In addition, entry to this year's Goomeri Show is by gold coin donation (with the proceeds going to help flood victims) so that everyone can come along and have a great day without a big outlay - something that many people in Goomeri and the surrounding districts could do with after the town's damp start to the year. More details? Phone the Show Society on (07) 4168-4177.

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

Wondai Country Markets

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's popular monthly Wondai Country Markets will be operating at Coronation Park in Wondai's CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. Today's markets will feature stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots and lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies; and special hand-made treasures from local artisans available from the Gallery's new "Studio" building just a short stroll across the park. The Wondai Kindergarten's BBQs will also be firing up from 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts to 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 Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or by emailing them

PK Duet - Kingaroy

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

Iona Passion Play - Kingaroy

The famous Iona Passion Play - which has been presented somewhere in Australia every Easter since 1958 - will be making its first appearance in the South Burnett today when it's performed at the Kingaroy Town Hall at 2:00pm and again at 7:00pm. The play is based on the four Gospels and depicts Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, his trial, death and resurrection. Early-bird tickets can be booked online (or by phoning 3333-1933) for $12; but they'll also be available at the door today at $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $5 for under-15s. You can read more about this unusual production on our website.

Come & Try Lawn Bowls - Wondai

The Wondai Bowls Club on the Bunya Highway at Wondai will be holding a "Come & Try Lawn Bowls" morning from 9:30am to around 12:00 noon today. The morning is open to men, women and children and all you need to bring along is yourself and some flat-soled soft shoes or thongs. If you've ever seen the great Aussie comedy Crackerjack or the British comedy Blackball you'll already know that lawn bowls can be a very engaging sport for all ages. But if you don't and have always been curious about why this sport has been around for 800 years and always attracted such an obsessive following, then today is a great day to find out. Everyone is welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Allan on (07) 4168-5327 or Hazel on (07) 4168-5420. PS: If you're a really fast learner, this morning's session may be all you'll need to get set for the Wondai Kindy's Night Golf & Barefoot Bowls Fun Day which is being held at the same venue this afternoon (see entry elsewhere on this page for more details).

Wondai Kindy Night Golf & Barefoot Bowls Fun Day

The Wondai Kindergarten will be holding their annual Golf And Barefoot Bowls Fun Day at the Wondai Country Club on the Bunya Highway in Wondai from 2:00pm onwards this afternoon. Bowlers can take off their shoes and get stuck into 3-person team bowls competitions from 2:00pm for just $10 per head to compete for the Winner, Run-Up and Wooden Spoon team prizes. But if you think that's not challenging enough - or that too much sport is barely enough - then you're welcome to hit the greens at 7:00pm for Night Golf in a 3person ambrose over 9 holes for $20 per head (which includes a golf ball deposit) to test whether you have the right stuff to win similar great prizes. A tasty BBQ dinner will be available in between the afternoon bowls and the night time golf, as well as a free afternoon tea. You can nominate a team in advance by phoning David on (0409) 187-733 or by emailing him. Otherwise, just turn up on time today - or preferably, a little before time - and nominate on the spot. Everyone's welcome and all proceeds will go to support the Wondai Kindy. You can also get a PDF flyer about the event to print off and paste on your office noticeboard to help you get a team together by clicking here.

Dance - Booie Hall

A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 12:00am this evening. Music will be supplied by The Commodores and there'll be the usual great supper, novelties and lucky door prize. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Elva on (07) 4162-4700 or Verity on (0415) 104-505.

Saturday Soccer

The first round of the 2013 Evolution Solar South Burnett Football League competition will get underway with two sets of matches today in Nanango and Kingaroy. In Nanango, Nanango will play Barambah United at the Nanango Sportsgrounds, with 2nd Division kicking off at 12:30pm; the Womens Division at 2:00pm; and the 1st Division at 3:15pm. And in Kingaroy, Wests will play Gunners at Tom Alford Oval at the end of Oliver Bond Street, with 2nd Division taking to the field at 2:00pm; the Womens Division at 3:15pm; and the 1st Division at 5:00pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome, and canteens will be operating at both venues. Note: Because of Easter, there won't be any games for the next two weekends. The Senior competition will resume of April 13, and the Juniors competition will kick off on April 20.

Cooyar Campdraft

The annual Cooyar Campdraft will be held at the Cooyar Showgrounds off the New England Highway at Cooyar from 6:00am this morning through until very late this afternoon. This year's campdraft will be reduced from its usual two days down to a single day, but it will still feature a great range of events and a great day of campdrafting action. Admission is 100% free for spectators and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Paul on (07) 4692-6111.

Psychic Fair - Nanango

Crikey! Here's something we didn't foresee! The South Burnett Spiritualist Church will be holding a Psychic Fair at the QCWA Hall in Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 3:00pm today. Psychic readers will be attending from Brisbane, Toowoomba and Nanango and you can get a reading for $20 or a bit of healing for a gold coin donation. Refreshments will be available on site and there'll be a number of stalls at the Fair as well. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4162-2027

SSAA Club Prize Shoot - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Branch of the Sporting Shooters Association will be holding their Club Prize Shoot at the Kingaroy Pistol Club on Redmans Road, Kingaroy from 9:30am onwards today. The event will feature competitions in Black Powder pistols and a Half Service Match and prizes will be presented to the winners. There's no nomination fee but there will be a $5 range fee for using the Pistol Club's facilities, as well as restrictions on the types of ammunition that can be used there. RSVPs would be appreciated to help estimate likely attendances too. More details? Phone the club's secretary on (07) 4162-2614.