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2024 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 hat will be running right through until noon along with a Tractor Pull, FMX Motorbikes and the start of an Australian Stock Horse Challenge at 11:00am. The Show's official opening will take place at 11:30am and this will be followed by the Grand Parade at 12:30pm. At 2:30pm, FMX Motor Bikes will give another show that will last until the pavilions close at 4:00pm, followed by Pavilion prize presentations; Barrel Racing at 6:00pm; and then a pulse-pounding Bull Ride at 7:00pm after which DJ Richter will provide live entertainment from 8:30pm until late. There'll also be lots of food stalls operating as well as two licensed bars, a BBQ and a sit down dining room. 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).

Nanango Playfest

The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting the second day of their 3-day 2024 Heritage Nanango Playfest at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango. Tickets for today's sessions are just $10 per head or you can book a season pass for Friday, Saturday and Sunday for just $40. Tickets can be booked online but they'll also be available at the door tonight unless sold out. The winners of this year's Playfest will be announced on Sunday around 12:30pm.

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 is open every day (except Sundays) and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone the Men's Shed on 0477-235-429

Pig On A Spit Night - Maidenwell

The Maidenwell Hotel's popular monthly Pig On A Spit Night will be running from 6:00pm until late this evening. Popular local musician Amos will be performing on the hotel's deck from 7:00pm to 11:00pm and 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, applesauce 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.

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 12:30pm 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

Saturday Soccer - Wondai

Football South Burnett will be running the 2024 Grand Final for U12sz/U13s and the Preliminary Final for cadets at the Wondai Soccer Fields off the Bunya Highway north of the Wondai Sportsgrounds today. The event will kick off with the U12s/U13s match between Gardengrove Landscape Supplies and Chinchilla Lynx at 8:30am, and this will be followed by the Cadets competition between the U14s Chinny Drop Bears and Barambah U14s at 10:30am. There's no admission, a canteen will be running in the grounds and spectators are very 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 to work on projects and new members are always welcome.

Livin' Live Festival - Nanango

The Commercial Hotel at 69 Drayton Street in Nanango will be hosting their 2nd annual Livin' Live Music Festival from 4:00pm (when gates open) through until late tonight. The event will feature Rose Tattoo legend Angry Anderson along with a range of top-notch Aussie musicians playing together as the Filthy Animals, plus local artists Mr Q and Ryza. Guests should BYO chair, dancing shoes and singing voices to join in on well-known songs from Jimmy Barnes, INXS, Cold Chisel, AC/DC and many other Aussie classics that will be played during the night. Tickets to the festival are $60 for adults (U12s are free) and they can be purchased at the pub. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-1208.

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.

Music On The Church Porch - Murgon

South Burnett singer Louise Winton will be presenting Music On The Church Porch at the old church at 31 Taylor Street East in Murgon at 11:00am this morning. This is a free concert (though donations for the singer and her musicians are welcome) and guests are encouraged to BYO picnic lunch or pick up some tucker from the Murgon Men's Shed BBQ which will also be running there today. Everyone is welcome!

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 7:00am to 1:00pm today. The Men's Shed is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome. More details? Send them an email

Sawdust In Our Veins - Blackbutt

The Roy Emerson Museum will be hosting a "Sawdust In Our Veins" fundraising night for the Blackbutt Timber Museum project at the Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 6:00pm until late this evening. Guests at this fun event can get to enjoy pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, followed by a fully licensed dinner emceed by Spud Jones, auctions, lucky doors and other prize giveaways. There'll also be comedy from Glen Jones and live music from the Eleven Dollar Bills and 4 Hits & A Miss to dance the night away. Tickets are just $55 per person or $500 for a table of 10 but seating is limited. You can secure yours by phoning 0493-761-985.

Colin Boyce Mobile Office - Wondai

LNP Member for Flynn Colin Boyce will be running a mobile office fro9m 8:00am at the Wondai Show today to assist constituents with any problems they're experiencing with the Federal Government's bureaucracy.

Burrandowan Campdraft

The first day of the annual, two day Burrandowan Campdraft will be held at the Chahpingah Reserve on Burra Burri Road about 60km south-west of Kingaroy from early this morning until around sunset. Today's action will focus on traditional campdrafting events, which will be followed by a bullock ride tonight. The event is a fundraiser for the Burrandowan Picnic Races in May. Admission is free for spectators and everyone is welcome, but bring cash if you want food or drink (there's no EFTPOS on the grounds). More details? Phone Amy Fairbairn on 0408-077-233.

Deal'n - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett entertainers Deal'N will be performing at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until around 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

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.

Play Music On Nature's Porch Day - Bunya Mountains

South Burnett musicians will be marking "Play Music On Nature's Porch Day" with a free concert at Dandabah Day User Area in the Bunya Mountains (near the hand statue) from 10:00am to around 3:00pm today. The Nanango Shedders will be this year's featured act, but other musicians are very welcome to drop in and take part as well. A sausage sizzle and drinks stall will be operating on site and there's no admission. Everyone is welcome!

QCWA Handcraft OPen Day - Murgon

Murgon QCWA members will be running their annual Handcraft Open Day at their rooms at 81 Macalister Street in Murgon from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. In addition to a great display of brilliant craft works, there'll also be Devonshire Teas available for $5 per person, and South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff will be opening the event at 10:00am with a selfie. Everyone is welcome!

Yarraman Markets

The Yarraman Progress Association's Yarraman Markets will be held on the vacant block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways (ie opposite Bendigo Bank) in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The markets are held on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Saturday each month and feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls and a coffee van. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $10! - phone 0498-540-340.

Myles Dunn - Linville

Entertainer Myles Dunn will be performing at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 4:00pm until late this afternoon. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open for lunch, dinner and snacks. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Maidenwell Markets

If you're heading up to the Bunya Mountains today, go via Maidenwell and you can browse the Maidenwell Markets behind the hotel between 8:00am and 1:00pm this morning. These markets offer a range of arts and crafts, local produce, plants, home baking, bric-a-brac, sauces, jams, coffee, food and more. Hot breakfasts are also available from 7:00am.