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2025 Wondai Show

The main day of the two-day Wondai Show will run at the Wondai Showgrounds in Baynes Street, Wondai today. Gates will open at 6:30am for breakfast in the cattle section, and this will be followed by judging of horses, stud beef, dairy cattle and poultry which will get underway at 8:30am. The pavilions, sideshows and trade displays will open at 9:00am and out in the main ring, chainsaw racing will start at 9:30am along with judging for the Show & Shine exhibits, Truck Show and Ute Show. The Australian Stock Horse Challenge will start at 11:00am in Ring 3. The Show's official opening will take place at 11:30am and this will be followed by the Grand Parade at 12:30pm. The Full Throttle Motorbikes display will be on at 10:00am and 2:30pm. The pavilions will close at 4:00pm, followed by Pavilion prize presentations; Barrel Racing and the Round 1 of the Bullride will start at 6:00pm; followed by fireworks at 7:00pm, Round 2 of the bullride at 7:30pm and music from 8:30pm until late. There'll also be lots of food stalls operating throughout the day as well as a licensed bar from 1:00pm and a barbecue. Admission to today's Show is just $15 for adults; $10 for pensioners and high school students; and $2 for primary school students (U5s are free).

Pirates, Cowboys And Aliens - Nanango

The Perseverance Street Theatre Company is bringing their production of Sofia Abbey's hilarious play, "Pirates, Cowboys and Aliens" to Nanango Theatre Company for two performances only today! The play explores unlikely friendships and children who refuse to grow up. There'll be a matinee session at 2:00pm and an evening performance at 7:00pm. Tickets are $25 (or $20 concession) and bookings can be made online

Long Ride Fundraising Dinner - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt RSL Sub-Branch and Main Street Realty are hosting a fundraising dinner from 5:30pm tonight at the Blackbutt RSL Club, corner of Muir and Douglas streets, to support three members - Gary Bingham, Steve Casey and Steven Smyth - who are taking part in the 4000km "The Long Ride" from Brisbane to Esperance, WA. The riders are raising funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Cost is $30 per person, which includes dinner and dessert. Bookings can be made at the club (open Thursday to Sunday from 3:00pm).

Rugby League - Cherbourg

South Burnett Eagles' last games of the regular season in the Toowoomba Junior Rugby League competition will be played at Jack O'Chin Oval in Cherbourg today plus the South Burnett Rugby League Preliminary Finals in Under 14s and A Grade (which will decide the second Grand Final spot): 9:00am, Under 13 Girls South Burnett v Valleys; 9:50am, Under 15 Girls South Burnett v Valleys; 10:50am, Under 15/16 DC South Burnett v Valleys; Noon, Under 15 Boys South Burnett v Valleys; 1:10pm, Under 16 Boys South Burnett v Valleys; 2:20pm, Under 17 Girls South Burnett / Brothers v Gatton; 3:20pm, Under 17 Boys South Burnett v Valleys; 4:30pm, Under 14s Preliminary Final Nanango Stags v Murgon Mustangs; and 6:00pm, A Grade Preliminary Final, Kingaroy v Murgon. Entry is just $5:00.

Elegant Afternoon Tea - Murgon

The 55 Million Years Ago museum and art gallery at 73 Macalister Street, Murgon, will be hosting an elegant afternoon tea from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. Stroll through the gallery and vote for your favourite artwork. Entry is $10. Bookings essential! Art will be available to buy. Phone 0472-741-664.

Churchyard Op Shop Markets - Nanango

The Anglican Churchyard Op Shop, at the corner of Drayton and Burnett Streets in Nanango, will be open from 7:30am to around 11:30am today. There'll be stalls selling plants, craftwork, books, bric-a-brac and lots more, as well as a $3 sausage sizzle and tea and coffee for a gold coin donation. The markets are held on the 4th Saturday of every month. More details? Phone Sue on 0419-319-981.

Saturday Library Day - Maidenwell

The volunteers from the Maidenwell QCWA will be supervising the regular weekly Saturday Library Day (featuring books loaned from Kingaroy Library) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. A library day is held in the Maidenwell Hall in Pool Street every Wednesday and Saturday.

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.

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.

Swizzle Duo - Kingaroy

Popular entertainers Swizzle Duo will be performing in the Tobruk Room at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until around 10:00pm tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-175

Go Getta Girls - Kingaroy

Members of the Go Getta Girls running club, for women aged over 18, meet every Monday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 5:30am at the wooden shed in Memorial Park, Burnett Street, Kingaroy, for a run. More info? Phone Donna on 0409-620-923 or Annette on 0407-670-084.

Celtic Cowboy - Linville

The Celtic Cowboy will be performing live at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 1:00pm to 5:00pm this afternoon. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Mr Q - Kingaroy

The South Burnett's favourite party rockers Mr Q will be performing live in the beer garden as a trio at Kingaroy's Commercial Hotel, on the corner of Haly and Glendon streets, from 8:00pm tonight. More details? Phone the ComPub on (07) 4162-1380.

Secrets Of Our Soils Workshop - Murgon

BOOKED OUT The Burnett Catchment Care Association has organised an interactive session for producers to discover the secrets of soil with ecologist Dr Christine Jones from 8:30am to 4:00pm today at the Murgon Services Club in Gore Street.

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.