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Proston Centenary Celebrations

Proston's Centenary Celebrations will quietly get underway at 7:00am today in nearby Hivesville, where Hivesville's QCWA Rooms in Main Street will be open for visitors and serving delicious Devonshire Teas until noon. At 9:00am, a Dressmaker's Exhibition will open in a pavilion at the Proston Showgrounds on the Proston-Boondooma Road (this will run until 4:00pm), and from 2:00pm until around 5:00pm there'll be food stalls operating at Railway Park in Rodney Street and a Back To Basics Kitchen running beside the nearby Proston Community Hall to serve up late lunches and afternoon teas, as well as take early-bird registrations for this weekend's Centenary celebrations. In the evening, Emma's Coffee Shop in Blake Street will be holding a Pizza Night; Proston's golf and bowls clubs will both be open for dinner from 5:00pm to 7:30pm (bookings essential); and the Golden Spurs Hotel will be hosting live entertainment from 4:00pm until late with The Three Mustavbeers, along with raffles and dinners.

National Police Remembrance Day - Nanango

Today is National Police Remembrance Day, a day when police officers and their supporters gather together to remember fellow officers who have fallen in the line of duty, as well as recognise the commitment, dedication and bravery of all past, present and future police officers. In the South Burnett, a service is held at a different town in the region each year to mark this day. This year's service will be held at the Uniting Church at 454 Gipps Street, Nanango from 9:30am (for a 10:00am start). Everyone is welcome.

Mobile Women’s Health Nurses - Murgon

Darling Downs Hospital & Health's mobile women's health nurses will be at Murgon Community Health from 8:00am to 4:30pm today to provide a range of free services including cervical screening tests, breast awareness, sexual health testing and advice for issues such as continence, menopause, family planning, contraception and general wellbeing. You can book an appointment by phoning 0408-762-170.

Annie Jr - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society's youth theatre will be presenting their first performance of the musical Annie Junior "in the round" at the Kingaroy State High School's Performing Arts Centre at the end of Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm tonight. Annie Jr is based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning musical by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin and was last performed in the region in 2021. Tickets are just $15 and they can be booked online. Note: Two additional performances will be held at the same venue and time tomorrow and Sunday. You can also read more about this production on our website

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 9:30am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be multiple jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Aussies Fighting Back - Kingaroy, Wooroolin & Wondai

Billboard Battalion will be bringing their Aussies Fighting Back 2023 tour to the South Burnett today. The group believe the World Economic Forum, United Nations, World Health Organisation and Australian Government are jointly plotting to dispose of billions of people by destroying food supplies, introducing permanent lockdowns, wiping out energy systems and creating smart cities, and claim the media aren't reporting any of this. They will start their local tour with a billboard display that will assemble behind Kingaroy Town Hall at 12:00 noon for a one-hour walk around the CBD. This will be followed with a talk at Memorial Park in Haly Street between 1:30pm and 2:45pm (BYO picnic lunch and chairs). After this, the group will move to Wooroolin Hall for another talk (3:30pm to 6:15pm) before wrapping up with a third talk at the Wondai Memorial Hall (7:00pm to 9:30pm). Billboard Battalion is funded by donations and while all of today's events are free, participants and guests will be encouraged to contribute to their cause.

Friday Social Golf - Proston

The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road, Proston will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon, and the club's very popular Friday night dinner will be running after 5:30pm. More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

Cuppa And Chat Group - Kingaroy

Kingaroy's Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439.

Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango

The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:00pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting, or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer. The Shed fires up every Friday night, has tea and coffee-making facilities, and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677.

Line Dancing - Yarraman

Weekly line dancing classes will be held the Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 9:00am to noon this morning. Class fees are $5 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone 0422-889-530.

Carnival Of Flowers Disco - Kingaroy

The Endeavour Foundation will be running an inclusive and accessible Carnival Of Flowers Disco at their premises at 22-28 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 5:00pm to 8:00pm tonight, featuring live entertainment and karaoke. Admission is just $5 (with prizes for Best Dressed and Best Dancer) and food and soft drinks will be available for purchase as well. More details? Phone Priscilla on 0437-880-334 or email her

Line Dancing - Kingaroy

A line dancing class will be held at the Anglican Church Hall at 2 Alford Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to12:00 noon this morning. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538.

Friday Night Darts

The Nanango Darts Club at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango will be running its regular weekly practice night from 7:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-2255.

Friday Night Barefoot Bowls - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Bowls Club in Crescent Street, Kilkivan will be running barefoot bowls games from 5:00pm tonight, and serving up meals and take-aways from 6:00pm. New players are always welcome. More details? Phone the club on (07) 5484-1270.

Kiwat Kennell - Murgon

Torres Strait entertainer Kiwat Kennell will be performing at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free and the club's kitchen will be open for dinner or snacks. More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819

Karaoke Night - Kingaroy

Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting its monthly Karaoke Night in the Tobruk Room from 6:30pm to around 10:30pm this evening, compered by Geoff and Sue. This is always a huge night so if you want a meal from the kitchen beforehand, get in early or be prepared to queue up. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 MacAlister Street, and members who can't make it in person can join in the meeting online via Zoom. For more information (or help with a Zoom connection) phone 0427-137-140.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 1A (Lot 3) Railway Terrace in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website.