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2026 Goomeri Show

The mian day of the rescheduled 86th Goomeri Show will be held at the Goomeri Showgrounds in Laird Street, Goomeri from 8:00am this morning until late tonight. This year's Show will feature a Dog Show (from 8:00am); equestrian events and miniature horses (from 8:00am); stud beef judging (from 8:30am) and prime beef judging (from 11:00am); post-ripping and chainsaws (at 11:00am and 1:00pm); plus antique machinery and a car display all day. There'll be free face-painting for the kids from 11:00am to 3:00pm and unlimited amusement rides from 10:00am to 8:00pm for $10. The official opening of the show will be at 2:30pm in the Phyllis Hopf Arena. In the evening, the Stockman's Challenge will be in the arena from about 6:30pm as well as a Farmer's Challenge in the rodeo ring followed by Fireworks at 8:00pm. Admission to this year's Show is just $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and young people aged 12-17 (under 12s are free). You can get more details on the Goomeri Show Society's Facebook page.

Rugby League Preliminary Finals - Murgon

The sudden-death Preliminary Finals in the South Burnett A Grade and Under 14s rugby league competitions will be played today at Murgon Sportsground. The winners will earn a spot in the Grand Finals. The day will kick off with two Under 12s games: 10:00am Kingaroy Mulga v Murgon Mulga; and at 11:00am, Nanango v Murgon. The Under 14 Preliminary Final between Nanango and Kingaroy will start at 1:00pm; followed by the A Grade Preliminary Final between Blackbutt and Murgon at 2:30pm. Entry is $5. The canteen will be open all day and the bar will open at 2:00pm.

EV Show & Shine - Kingaroy

Curious about electric vehicles? This is an opportunity to see a range of makes and models. Meet the local owners, discuss the pros and cons, charging times, driving range etc. The show and shine, which has been organised by the South Burnett Sustainable Network, will be held in the Glendon Street Car Park in Kingaroy from 10:00am to noon today.

The Claw - Yarraman

South Burnett Performing Arts Academy is presenting "The Claw" in two shows today at the Yarraman Memorial Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman. The Claw is a heart-warming and hilarious family musical performed by local students aged 4-15. When an out-of-order claw game suddenly springs back to life, the toys inside are thrilled... well, almost all of them! There is a matinee show at 11:00am and an afternoon performance starting at 4:00pm. Come along and support local children! Tickets can be booked online

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.

Music On Nature's Porch - Bunya Mountains

South Burnett musicians will be marking "Play Music On The Porch Day" with a free concert at the Dandabah picnic area (on the green outside 'Cedar Vale') from 10:00am to around 3:00pm today. There'll be music by local performers plus bush poetry. Musicians are invited to bring along their instruments and join in (or just sing along)! BYO picnic lunch or buy from The Tavern or Poppies On The Hill. Everyone is welcome!

Musical Op Shop - Blackbutt

A secondhand "op shop" for musicians wanting to buy or sell their gear will be held at the Blackbutt Showgrounds from 9:00am this morning. The op shop is being run in conjunction with the Folk'n Friends Spring Jam organised this weekend by campers at the showgrounds.

Kumbia & District Charity Campdraft

The second day of the two-day Kumbia Charity Campdraft will be held from 6:00am today at the Kumbia Sportsgrounds, off Bell Street in Kumbia. Today's events will include the continuation of the 1st Round of the Novice as well as Juvenile, Junior and Mini Rounds and the Ladies Final. Admission to watch all the action is 100% free for spectators and a licensed bar will be running. There's also free overnight camping in the Sportsgrounds all weekend if you want to stay over. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Nicholas on 0428-283-272 or Stephen on 0417-679-024.

Yarraman Horse Ride

The 21km Yarraman Horse Ride will depart from the Yarraman Showgrounds on the New England Highway south-west of Yarraman at 8:00am this morning for a guided ride around the Yarraman district. Riders need to pre-book for the ride and the BBQ lunch ($40 per adult or $25 per child). The ride will be preceded by a pre-ride talk at 7:30am. Tonight there'll also be a $25 per person pre-booked spit roast dinner available at the Showgrounds. Free unpowered campsites are also available on Friday and Saturday nights for riders and spectators who want to stay over. More details? Phone Sharyn on 0429-042-575.

Karaoke Night - Nanango

The Commercial Hotel, at 69 Drayton Street, Nanango, will being having a karaoke night from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. Everyone is invited to come along and entry is free! More info? Phone the pub on (07) 4163-1208.

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 with MISfITZ. Guests can get stuck into more pork than they can poke a fork at, all served up with with roast potatoes, vegies and gravy. There's also free camping nearby if you want to stay over. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4164-6133.

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.

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

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 12:30pm today for its regular get-together. The Men's Shed meets on 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 morning meeting at the old Motor Pool building off Geoff Raph Drive at Kingaroy Airport from 8:00am to 11:00am today. The group meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday morning and new members and visitors are always welcome.

Wooroolin Line Dancers

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding line dancing classes at Wooroolin Hall on the Bunya Highway from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning (for absolute beginners and beginners) and 10:00am to 12:30pm (for intermediate dancers). Course fees are $10. More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

Bingo Buzz - Nanango

Saturday morning bingo will be held today at the Nanango Cultural Centre, on the corner of Drayton and George Streets. Doors open at 10:00am with eyes down at 11:00am. Bring your friends for a fun day playing bingo!

Damien Barnes Trio - Kingaroy

The Damien Barnes Trio will be performing high energy old school classic rock in the Tobruk Room at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy, from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free and the club's kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Wayne Vitale - Linville

Brisbane musician Wayne Vitale will be performing live in the beer garden at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville, from 4:00pm this afternoon. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Amber Goldsmith - Goodger

Singer-songwriter Amber Goldsmith will be playing live from 6:00pm this evening at the Kingaroy Country Farmstay Backyard Bar & Grill, at 207 Stuart Valley Drive, Goodger. Meals and short-term accommodation are also available. For more info phone 0418-744-331.

Saturday Night Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizen's club hosts bingo every Saturday evening from 7:00pm at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy. Everyone is welcome! More info? Phone Ellen on 0478-607-054.

Wondai Parkrun

The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed walk/run from 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.