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Rugby League - Cherbourg

Cherbourg's Jack O'Chin Oval will be hosting Round 1 of the 2025 South Burnett Rugby League competition plus the annual Frank Fisher Cup. Two Under 14s games will be played: at 10:00am, Kingaroy v Murgon; and at 11:00am, Cherbourg v Nanango. Then at noon, the first A Grade match will kick off, Kingaroy Red Ants v Wondai Wolves. This will be followed at 1:30pm by a special game between Queensland Police women and Bundaberg / Wide Bay women. At 3:00pm, the second A Grade game will begin between Murgon v Nanango followed at 5:15pm by Queensland Police v the Frank Fisher Indigenous side. It's going to be a big day of rugby league action!

Art Gallery Opening - Kingaroy

Kingaroy Art Gallery is featuring works by Carmel Birchley, Colleen Helmore and Maggie Spenceley this month in an exhibition entitled "Nature's Therapy". The official opening will be held from 5:00pm tonight at the gallery in Haly Street (opposite the peanut silos). Entry is free, light refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome! NB. There will be a workshop and demonstrations at the gallery tomorrow linked to this exhibition.

Wondai Crime Group Meeting

Wondai residents concerned about break-ins and vehicle thefts in the town have organised another crime prevention meeting to be held from 2:00pm today at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street. Discussions will include the formation of a youth group in town.

The Mousetrap - Nanango

The Nanango Theatre Company will be putting on two performances today of their latest production, Agatha Christies' record-breaking whodunnit "The Mousetrap", at their theatre on the corner of Elk and George streets, Nanango. There'll be a matinee performance at 2:00pm followed by an evening show at 7:00pm. Tickets are $25 for adults or $20 for concessions, and they can booked booked online. Note: Three more performances - including another matinee - will also be held next week at the same venue.

Murgon RSL Sub-Branch Meeting

The Murgon RSL Sub-Branch meets from 10:00am on the first Saturday of every month at the Murgon RSL Drop-In Centre, 44 Stephens Street West, Murgon. More info? Phone (07) 4313-3018.

Nanango Country Markets

The Nanango Show Society will be holding their regular monthly Country Markets at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street from 6:00am to around 12:00 noon today. As usual, the markets will feature a wide variety of craft stalls, new and used goods, plants, poultry and pets. The Nanango Markets are the largest rural market in south east Queensland and attract up to 420 stallholders. But new stallholders are always very welcome too! More info? Phone the Market Co-Ordinator on 0427-631-273 during business hours.

Ringsfield House Open Day - Nanango

Historic Ringsfield House, 41-45 Alfred Street, Nanango, is hosting an Open Day today! Local artists will be featured in the art gallery from 9:00am to 12:30pm, plus tea and scones will be available on the verandah for $10.00 per person from 9:00am to 11:00am.

Myles Dunn - Linville

Myles Dunn will be performing live at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 4:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Ladies On The Lawn - Kingaroy

The "Brooksy's Crew" Relay For Life team are hosting a fundraising lunch from noon today at 8 Noel Street, Kingaroy. Cost is $25 which includes a grazing lunch. BYO drinks. Raffle tickets will also be sold on the day (cash only).

Art Kids On Tour - Wondai

Brisbane's Queensland Gallery Of Modern Art will be running a Kids On Tour arts activity workshop for children at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery, on the roundabout at Wondai, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm this afternoon. The workshop will let children get involved in a wide range of arts-related activities and it's completely free! To book, phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926.

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.

Offroad Outlaws Enduro - Proston

Today is Day 2 of the three-day Offroad Outlaws Enduro 4x4 event which will see some of Australia's top off-road buggy drivers test their skills on tracks near Proston. The event is being held on a private property on Melrose Pump Station Road (signs will be showing the way off Proston-Boondooma Road). There'll be food vendors on site, night events and spectator prizes. Single day spectator tickets are $51.30 for adults (over 16) or $25.80 for children (aged 5-16). Under 5s are free. There are also three-day passes (includes camping) available as well as family passes. Tickets can be booked online. More information about the event is available on the Offroad Outlaws Enduro website

Neighbourhood Watch Meeting - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Neighbourhood Watch group will be meeting from noon today in the CWA Rooms in Park Street. Everyone is invited and bring a plate to share!

Kumbia Campdraft

POSTPONED

Day 2 of the three-day Kumbia Campdraft will be held at the Kumbia Sportsgrounds, off Bell Street in Kumbia. Today's events include rounds of the Combined Maiden and Maiden 4 Maiden, a Mini Draft and a Junior Draft; and the finals of Restricted Open and Maiden. 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 Malcolm on 0427-009-399 or Julie on 0406-278-632.

David Lynch Jnr - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett entertainer David Lynch Jnr will be performing at the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel at the corner of Youngman and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until late tonight. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1677.

Natalie Fenton - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett singer Natalie Fenton will be performing at the Wooroolin Hotel from 6:00pm to late alongside their pig-on-the-spit night. More info? Phone the pub on (07) 4164-2261.

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.

Mr Q - Kingaroy

The South Burnett's favourite party rockers Mr Q will be performing in the Tobruk Room at the Kingaroy RSL Club, in Markwell Street, from 7:00pm this evening.

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.

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 8:00am to around noon today. The group meet every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday morning and new members and visitors are always welcome.

Amos - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett entertainer Amos Pellas will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 8:00pm to late tonight. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open for lunch, dinner and snacks. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.

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

Junior Motorcycle Speedway - Kingaroy

POSTPONED The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club (the "Junior Bees") is hosting a double header day (Club Day 1 & 2) on the main oval of Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (but use the Avoca Street entrance) with racing from around 10:00am through until early this afternoon. The club is for young motorcycle riders aged 4 to 16 and spectators are very welcome, with free admission. More details? Phone 0407-623-012. NB. This event had been rescheduled from February 22.

Country Roadtrippin' - Kingaroy

POSTPONED Today is the final day of Hillview Cottages' two-night "road trip" through Australian country music at their venue at 297 Birt Road, Kingaroy. The fun on the Booie Range gets under way at 4:00pm and will run through to 9:00pm, with a camp oven dinner provided by The Baitlayers. Tonight's musicians are Amber Goldsmith, Queensland Musician of the Year winner Lindsay Waddington and three-times Golden Guitar winner Jeff Brown. Pre-booking is a must as there is a limited number of tickets available. Tickets can be booked online

South Burnett Gem Show - Wondai

POSTPONED

The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club will be holding the first day of their two-day Gem, Rock and Lapidary Show at the Wondai Sportsgrounds on the Bunya Highway north of Wondai's CBD from 9:00am to 4:00pm today. The event will feature unique crystal, rock and mineral displays; a dealer pavilion; outdoor stalls and lots of fun for the kids. Food and drink stalls will be operating in the grounds, too. The Gem Show is always a great family day out and admission is just $5 for adults (under 12s are free). You can obtain more details by phoning 0491-606-427 or by visiting the club's website

Saturday Night Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizen's club hosts bingo every Saturday evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm 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 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.

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.