South Burnett Australia Day Awards - Wondai
The South Burnett Regional Council will be presenting the region's 6th annual Australia Day Awards at a special ceremony at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 6:00pm this evening (presentations begin at 6:30pm). The awards provide the community with an opportunity to acknowledge and reward outstanding groups and individuals committed to improving the lifestyle experience of our region. The award categories that have been chosen give all the region's communities equal opportunity to nominate individuals and/or groups who've made special contributions to the area, and everyone is welcome to attend. More details? Phone the Council on 1300-789-279. You can also read more about what last year's Awards night was like on our website.
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
Lucas Oils Kingaroy Speedway
The South Burnett Speedway will be roaring into life at 4:00pm this afternoon with the second day of their bumper three-day Kings Royal Modified Production Meeting - probably the biggest single race meeting the club has ever held. Tonight's racing will feature the second heat of the Kings Royal Modified Productions, along with the finals of the South Burnett Junior Nationals (for Juniors); the first round of the Australian Grand Prix (for Proddies - finals tomorrow night) and also the first round of the Ollies Towing Peanut Crown (for 4-Cylinders - finals tomorrow as well). Tickets for tonight are $25 for adults, $15 for students/pensioners or $65 for families of four (under 12s are free) or you can buy a 3-day super pass for the whole weekend: $60 for adults, $40 for students/pensioners or $150 for a family. Camping is also available in the Showgrounds for the entire weekend for $60 per site - but first in, best-dressed! (gates open at 9:00am). You can find out more on the Speedway's website.
Breakfast & Brunch At Dimities - Wondai
Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai (opposite the Wondai Art Gallery) will be holding a Breakfast and Brunch Experience today in conjunction with the monthly Wondai Markets (see entry elsewhere on this page). Chef Graham and his friendly staff will be serving up all sorts of delicious breakfast and brunch treats from the blackboard menu, providing a great way to relax and take a break from the shopping in Coronation Park. As always at Dimities, you're very welcome to BYO drinks - and while a booking isn't necessary, it's always appreciated: (07) 4168-5744.
Dirt, Bikes and Music - Manar Park
- Today is Day 1 of Manar Park's Australia Day Long Weekend Dirt Bike Challenge, and today's featured event will be qualifiers and heats for the Dirt Bike Challenge from 9:00am. But if you prefer, the Park's bike trails and 4WD tracks will be open from 6:30am to 6:30pm for practice runs or your very own heart-pounding adventure. In the evening, there'll be live music from 6:00pm along with a licensed bar while highlights from the day's activities will be displayed on a big screen under the main marquee, along with lucky draw prizes for spectators. Manar Park motocross complex is located on Boondooma Road, north of Proston (turn-off just past Boondooma Homestead). For more information phone Mandy or Simon on 0488-764-242.
Robbie Burns Dinner - Kingaroy
Och! Here's something different! Accents Catering (formerly Accents Restaurant and Cafe) will be holding their fourth annual Robbie Burns Dinner from 6:00pm this evening in honour of the famous Scottish poet who was born in Ayrshire on January 25, 1759 (pictured at right). Chef Jimmy Stephen will be hosting a sumptuous five course dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall for $75.00 per head along with Highland dancers, pipers and a drummer plus a special guest to address the haggis (!!!). For catering purposes, thiough, tickets need to be booked and ;paid for by January 20th. More details? Bookings? Phone Accents on 0403-808-496 or email them.
Amber Goldsmith - Nanango
- Popular South Burnett entertainer Amber Goldsmith will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:00pm to 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4163-1375.
South Burnett Woodcrafters Meeting - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Woodcrafters will be holding their regular Saturday morning meeting at their clubhouse, which is located behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre in Haly Street. from 8:00am to around mid-day today. The group is for woodworking enthusiasts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Lee on (0427) 720-839 or Dick on (0432) 893-050 or visit the website.
Just Friends - Kingaroy
- Popular entertainers Just Friends 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
Dance - Booie Hall
- A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 12:00pm this evening. Music will be supplied by Mark's Music 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 Kathy on (07) 4163-2741.
Fruit & Veggie Markets - Yarraman
- Yarraman's monthly Fruit & Vegetable Markets will be running on the empty block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways (opposite Bendigo Bank) from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. These new markets run on the 4th Saturday of each month and offer a wide range of fresh fruit and veggies, along with plant and craft stalls.
Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Bowls 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
Stolzenberg Brothers - Wondai
- The evergreen Stolzenberg Brothers will be performing at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 6:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4168-5297.
Australia Day Bowls Carnival - Wondai
- The Wondai Country Club on the Bunya Highway just north of Wondai's CBD will be holding the first day of their two-day Australia Day Bowls Carnival, with Men's Pairs kicking off at 9:30am. More details from the club: (07) 4168-5582.
Saturday Golf - Blackbutt
- The Blackbutt Golf Club in Bowman Road, Blackbutt will be holding a Single Stableford today with a 12:00 noon tee-off. New players are welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-0180.
