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Queensland State Election

The Queensland State Election will be held today to decide who will run the State for the next four years. Although a third of voters across the State have already filled in their ballots, there'll still be big turnouts expected today at booths. Depending on where you live in the region you'll be voting for your preferred representative in the Nanango or Callide electorates. Remember, voting is compulsory and you must number every box. Polling booths will open at 8:00am and close at 6:00pm. Check out where to vote on our website.

Bjelke-Petersen Dam Open Day - Moffatdale

A free, family-friendly day has been organised by Sunwater at BP Dam from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. There'll be live music, kids' activities, emergency service displays, a free barbecue and much more! Meet the team from Sunwater and take a tour of the dam (book on the Sunwater website), learn about the history of the dam and how it works, how to prepare for local weather events and how to stay safe in and on the water. A free shuttle bus will also be running from Cherbourg and Murgon (book online). PS. The Barambah Dragons will also be there ... so there's a chance to try out dragon boating!

Calamity Jane - A Musical Western

The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society will be presenting their second last performance of the musical "Calamity Jane" at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm tonight. Calamity Jane based on the non-historical story of a real US frontierswoman and her association with Wild Bill Hickok. The musical is an adaption of a 1953 Warner Bros film of the same name that starred Doris Day. Tickets to see Calamity Jane are $30 for adults or $20 for students/concessions and they can be booked online or purchased at the door. Note: There'll be just one more performance, a matinee on Sunday.

Meet'n'Greet - Wondai

The Wondai Business Development Association will be hosting a meet'n'greet alongside today's Wondai Markets in Coronation Park. There will be information available from Wondai businesses, clubs and organisations. Everyone is welcome! The markets get under way at 6:30am.

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.

St Patrick's Quiz Night - Nanango

St Patrick's Primary School at 16 Alfred Street, Nanango will be running their annual Quiz Night in the school's hall from 6:00pm (for a 6:30pm start) until late this evening. Play will take place in teams of 6 to 8 and the evening will have an 80s dress theme. There'll be great prizes from local businesses for quiz winners, and guests should BYO drinks, snacks and enthusiasm for a really great night out. Tickets are just $10 per person and you can book yours by phoning (07) 4163-1555.

Boots And Bling - Coolabunia

Bethany Cottages, at 218 Peterson Drive, Coolabunia, will be hosting a Boots and Bling benefit from 6:00pm this evening in the "Old Hangar" to assist Eva's Place pregnancy and early parenting support. Cost is $44 per person which includes nibblies, dinner and dessert and entertainment by Brendon Walmsley and the Walmsley Brothers. Mocktails will be available to buy on the night. Bookings encouraged as numbers are limited. Tickets can be booked online

Greenkeepers Revenge Day - Kingaroy

Kingaroy Golf Club will be hosting a "Greenkeepers Revenge" fitting day and three-person ambrose today at its course on the Bunya Highway, just outside Kingaroy. Fitting from 7:00am to noon (ph. 0401-070-692). Registrations for play from 11:00am with a shotgun start at noon. $2500 worth of prizes to be won, including nearest-the-pins.

Nanango Mini Market

The Nanango Mini Market, which runs on the 4th Saturday of each month (except January) outside the Churchyard Opp Shop at the corner of Drayton and Burnett Streets in Nanango, will be running from 7:00am to around noon this morning. Apart from offering great bargains at great prices - ranging from plants to craft work, DVDs, bric-a-brac, glassware, books, jewellery, photographic work and mosaic art - the markets also have a $3 sausage sizzle, $1.00 soft drinks ($2 for a coke) and gold coin donation tea and coffee if you get peckish. Entry is free and new stallholders are also very welcome, with stall fees starting at just $5. More details? Phone Sue on 0419-319-981.

Archery Crafters Encampment - Nanango

The Barambah Bowhunters and Field Archers Association is hosting a traditional archery national muster this weekend at their grounds on Bow Hunters Road (off the D'Aguilar Highway, just south of Nanango). There will be awards for arrow craftsmanship as well as the opportunity to learn traditional skills. More info? Phone Perry on (07) 5432-4341.

Pig On The Spit Night - Maidenwell

The Maidenwell Hotel's popular monthly Pig On A Spit Night will be running from 6:00pm until late this evening with live music by Nash from 7:00pm to late. Guests can get stuck into more pork than they can poke a fork at, all served up with with roast potatoes, pumpkin, corn, peas, carrots and gravy for $28 per head (chicken and beef options are available too) or $15 for U12s. There's also free camping nearby if you want to stay over. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4164-6133.

Wheelchair Basketball - Murgon

South Burnett Wheelchair Basketball is played every Saturday from 10:00am to noon during school terms at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon. All equipment is provided but participants must wear enclosed shoes and bring a water bottle. Wheelchair basketball is an all-abilities game and everyone is invited to come along and have a go!

Halloween Karaoke - Yarraman

The Yarraman Hotel-Motel on the New England Highway at Yarraman will be running a Halloween Karaoke Night from 8:00pm until late this evening. Admission is free, talent is optional and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-8285.

Moffatdale State School Golf Day

Murgon Golf Club will be hosting the annual Moffatdale State School Golf Day as a fundraiser for the school's P&C. There'll be a barbecue lunch from noon, followed by tee off at 1:00pm for the nine-hole three-person ambrose. Cost is $25 per player, which includes lunch, and there's lots of prizes plus a multi-draw raffle. Call the club on (07) 4168-1608 or Ang on 0417-682-817 to book a team.

South Burnett Cricket

South Burnett Junior Cricket: Stage 2 - Tingoora Moppets v Murgon Diggers at Tingoora; Kingaroy Kookaburras v Nanango Scorpions at River Road Ground, Kingaroy and Kingaroy Cobras have the bye. Stage 3 - Nanango Scorpions v Kingaroy at Taabinga State School. SB Senior Cricket (games start at 12:30pm): Tingoora Huntsmen v Kingaroy Services at Taabinga State School, Tingoora Mercenaries v Nanango Scorpions at Tingoora Sportsground, Murgon Diggers v Tingoora Vikings at Murgon Showgrounds, and Wondai Wolves v Wooroolin Warriors at Wondai Cricket Ground. Gympie A Grade Two-Day Competition (12:30pm start): Murgon Crusaders v Wooroolin Warriors (Day 1) at Murgon Showgrounds.

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

Graeme Jensen - Kingaroy

Popular country-rock entertainer Graeme Jensen will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL Club in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm tonight in the Tobruk Room. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

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.

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 9:00am 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!

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.

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.