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Halloween Blue Light Disco - Kingaroy

Special Halloween-themed Blue Light Discos will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy this evening. The Junior Disco (for Primary School students only) will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Entry is $5 (parents must stay with 8s & Under). The Senior Disco (for High School students only) will run from 8:30pm to 10:30pm. Entry is $5. More details? Contact the Kingaroy police station on (07) 4160-4900.

Dinner In The Driveway - Nanango

A special fundraising event for the McGrath Foundation and Movember will be held from 6:00pm tonight in the grounds of Ringsfield House in Nanango. This is a collective dinner and get-together to support cancer charities. Cost is $50 for a table of 10 (BYO everything: dinner, dinnerware and drinks!) and there will be a charity auction of a stunning sculpture.

Murgon Music Muster

It's back for 2025! Today is Day 4 of the six-day Murgon Music Muster at the Murgon PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon. Invited guest artists - which this year include Allan Caswell, Brendan Radford, Lindsay Waddington, Paul Ricketts, Dean Perrett, Amber Goldsmith, Alice Benfer, Clyde Cameron, Lloyd Back and Clarrie Weller - will be taking to the stage today. The official opening will be held at 1:00pm. Entry fees for this year's Muster are $70 per person for a four-day pass covering Thursday to Sunday; or $35 for today and $45 for Saturday only. Entry for Sunday's Gospel session is free. Tickets will be available at the gate or at the entry door. You can find out more details about this year's event on the Murgon Music Muster website.

Community Piano Concert - Nanango

The ABC has donated a beautiful old piano to Nanango which has found a new home as a "pop-up piano" at the Nanango Energy Centre in Henry Street. Local performers - pianists, singers and musicians of all kinds - will be in action from 8:30am to 10:30am this morning to celebrate! Anyone who would like to perform should contact Cr Jane Erkens by email

Wambo Wind Farm Chat - Bell

A "coffee catch-up" about the Wambo Wind Farm project will be held from 8:00am to 11:00am today at Pips n Cherries Café at 15 Ensor Street, Bell. This is an opportunity to ask questions about construction of the project as well as community sponsorship and grant opportunities. More information about the wind farm is available on the project website

Oktoberfest Meal Night - Yarraman

Heritage House at 26 Millar Street in Yarraman will be holding their monthly meal night from 6:00pm this evening witha special Oktoberfest theme. Cost is $20 for a two-course meal. Heritage House's monthly dinners are always a fun night out with entertainment and a licensed bar, but to help plan the catering you'll need to phone 0408-088-100 to make a booking before October 27.

Trunk Or Treat - Blackbutt

A special family-friendly Halloween event will be held in car park at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall from 5:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. Local residents have been invited to decorate their car boots and hand out lollies! There'll be prizes for the Best Dressed person and Best Decorated car. A sausage sizzle and drinks will also be available. Book in your car by by email

Murder Mystery Dinner - Wondai

The Barracks Bistro, inside the Wondai RSL Sub-Branch in Mackenzie Street (formerly Wondai Diggers), will be hosting a fun Murder Mystery Dinner from 7:00pm this evening. Can you guess whodunnit? Cost is $50 per person for a buffet dinner. Tickets can be booked by phoning (07) 4168-5297.

Fright Night Halloween Party - Kingaroy

The Commercial Hotel, on the corner of Glendon and Haly streets, Kingaroy, will be throwing a Halloween Night Party from 9:00pm this evening. There'll be prizes for Best Dressed prizes and themed drinks. Music by DJ Revitalise. More info? Phone the pub on (07) 4162-1380.

Halloween Dance Party - Nanango

The Commercial Hotel, at 69 Drayton Street, Nanango, will be holding Halloween Dance Party from 7:00pm tonight. Free entry and prizes for the best costumes! More info? Phone (07) 4163-1208.

Halloween Dance Party - Nanango

The Fitzroy Hotel will be celebrating Halloween with a Dance Party from 8:30pm this evening. Music will be provided by DJ Unique. More info? Phone the pub on (07) 4163-1506.

Halloween At The Royal - Yarraman

Yarraman's Royal Hotel, at 18 Toomey Street, will have Halloween-themed food and drinks from 7:30pm tonight plus live acoustic music by Mr Q. More info? Phone the pub on (07) 4163-8219.

Halloween Night - Kumbia

The Kumbia Hotel, in Bell Street, Kumbia will be hosting a special Halloween Night from 6:00pm this evening. There'll be a Halloween menu, a movie on the big screen, drink specials and trick or treat ... so dress up! More info? Phone (07) 4179-0029.

Spooktacular - Nanango

The Burning Oil Cafe, at 77a Drayton Street, Nanango, is putting on a special Halloween Night from 6:00pm this evening with free lollies for the kids.

Nanango QCWA Scone Day

The Nanango QCWA will be holding a Scone Day at their rooms at 59 Fitzroy Street. Dine-in or take-away! Sit down and enjoy a Devonshire Tea (two scones, jam and cream; tea or coffee) for $10. Or takeaway $5 per box. Varieties available include plain, pumpkin, date and sultana. To place an order, phone 0499-358-288.

Arts And Crafts Day - Linville

Arts and crafts sessions are held fortnightly on Fridays from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Linville Hall, 40 George Street. Everyone is welcome! BYO craft or just drop in and enjoy a chat.

Archery Muster - Nanango

The Barambah Bowhunters and Field Archers Association will be holding the first day of the weekend-long Traditional Archery Australia National Muster at their archery range at Bow Hunters Road, off the D'Aguilar Highway (south of Nanango's CBD) from 10:00am this morning. Archers will be coming from all over Queensland to take part, and spectators are very welcome to watch from the clubhouse. The canteen will be open all days. Free camping is also available onsite. Cost to take part is $60 adults, $30 juniors or $20 cubs. For more information, contact Joh on 0407-455-016.

Wondai Line Dancing

Wooroolin Line Dancing has come to Wondai! Classes are being held at the Lutheran Church Hall, 37 Edward Street, Wondai, every Friday morning: Golden Oldies 9:00am-10:00am; beginners / intermediate 10:15am-11:15am; and intermediate 11:30am-12:30pm. $10 for all three classes (or $5 for one class). More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

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.

Murgon To Kingaroy Shopping Bus

Graham House will be running a shopping bus between Murgon and Kingaroy today. The bus will pick up customers from their address at 8:30am and transport them to Kingaroy Shoppingworld (or other destinations if arranged beforehand), then make a return journey about 11:30am. Tickets on the bus are $15 per person return and the bus runs fortnightly on Fridays (except public holidays) but places are limited so a booking is necessary. You can make one by phoning Graham House Community Transport on (07) 4169-8400.

Friday Morning Bingo - Murgon

Bingo games will be held at Murgon RSL's Welfare Drop-In Centre at 44 Stephens Street West, Murgon from 9:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:00am). There'll be some great prizes on offer and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4313-3018.

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club holds basic and advanced dog obedience classes at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango, from 7:00pm every Friday night. More info? Phone 0437-109-162.

Friday Social Golf & Dinner - 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. Bookings for dinner are essential (before 1:00pm!) and can be made online More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

Fitness & Friends - Murgon

Fitness & Friends is a fun group of walkers which gathers at Graham House Community Centre, 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon, every Thursday and Friday morning at 6:30am for a brisk 30-minute walk. More info? Contact Graham House on (07) 4169-8400.

Paul Red - Goomeri

Local artist Paul Red will be performing rock, country and classics at the Grand Hotel Goomeri, at 10 Boonara Street, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm tonight. More info? Phone (07) 4168-4131.

Pizza Night - Kingaroy

There's live music every Friday from 4:00pm to accompany Pizza Night at Kingaroy's Club Hotel, 169 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy. Bookings not necessary! More information, phone the pub on (07) 4162-4460.

MISfITZ - Kingaroy

Popular local duo MISfITZ, aka Rob and Clare Fitz-Herbert, will be playing at the Carrollee Hotel, in King Street, Kingaroy, from 6:30pm to late tonight in the Bistro. Admission is free. Book a table on (07) 4162-1055.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to 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 membership. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.