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93rd Annual Burrandowan Picnic Races

The 93rd annual Burrandowan Picnic Races - a South Burnett tradition since 1922 and one of Queensland's most famous picnic race meetings - will be held at the Burrandowan Race Track 66km southwest of Kingaroy from early this morning (when clay target shooting blasts into action) until very late tonight (when the last exhausted race-goer drops off to sleep). This year's bumper seven-race program will get underway at 12:30pm and there'll also be a Fashions of the Field competition with more than $4000 in prizes; a fully licensed bar operating from around 11:00am; good country food available all day from the race club's canteen; and the traditional Burrandowan pit-fired barbecues and sizzling steaks at night. This year attendees can dance the night away under the stars with entertainers Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel or take advantage of shuttle buses that will be running from Kingaroy to Burrandowan and back again for the benefit of those who'd rather party hard than drive (you can get full details about these on the Burrandowan Picnic Races web site). Accomodation packages and free overnight camping at the track are available too. Entry to this year's Races is $25 per head for adults but under-18s are free. More information? Phone Burrandowan Races secretary Carolyn Stone on (07) 4164-8147 or email her. You can also get more information on the Burrandowan Picnic Races website

South Burnett Charity Golf Day - Murgon

The South Burnett PCYC will be holding a South Burnett Charity Golf Day at the Murgon Golf Club on the Bunya Highway north of town today, with a 10:00am tee-off. The event is a fundraiser for the Cherbourg Junior Rangers and youth leadership programs for Murgon and Cherbourg's youth, and the $30 entry fee includes 18-hole green fees. There'll be thousands of dollars in prizes to be won, as well as a charity auction with lots of great items up for grabs including signed jerseys and other sporting memorabilia; a two night stay at Dusty Hill Winery; and a Sonos Surround Sound System. Tickets can be obtained from the Murgon Police Station, or by phoning (07) 4179-5222.

Junior & Senior Rugby League

The first round of the "real" senior rugby league season kicks off today with Round 1 senior games in Wondai and Cherbourg. It's also Round 3 of the junior competition. In Cherbourg, the Nanango Stags will take on the Cherbourg Hornets at Jack O'Chin Oval: U6s 9:00am, U8s 9:00am and 9:45am, U10s 10:30am, U12s 11:45am, U14s 12:45pm. The A Grade game between Cherbourg and Kingaroy will be played at 2:00pm. In Kingaroy, the junior Red Ants will play the Central Burnett Brumbies. U6s and U8s 10:00am, U10s and U12s 11:00am, U14s noon, U16s 1:00pm; U10s Kingaroy White v Murgon 9:00am. At Wondai, the junior Mustangs will play the Wondai Wolves: U6s and U8s 10:00am, U10s 11:00am, U12s noon; U14s 1:00pm. The A Grade game between the Wolves and Mustangs kicks off at 2:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and cheer on their town teams!

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 in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today (ie opposite Bendigo Bank). The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls, and are held on the second Saturday of every month. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282

Women's Health Seminar and Expo - Kingaroy

A free Women's Health Seminar and Expo will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 8:30am to 11:30am this morning. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Vicki Wilson (pictured) will be a special guest speaker, and there'll also be Women In Sports workshops and information about the Get Out Get Active gym program that will be commencing in the region on May 18 (this morning's Expo is a great opportunity to connect with South Burnett gym operators). There'll also be a free breakfast available. More details? Phone Nicole on 0400-076-048. You can also read more about the Expo on our website.

Smooth & Groove - Kingaroy

Popular entertainers Smooth & Groove will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755

Mothers Day Cent Sale - Mondure

The Hivesville QCWA will be running their popular annual Mother's Day Cent Sale at the Mondure Hall in Main Street, Mondure from 1:00pm until around 3:00pm today (doors open at 12:30pm). And with Mother's Day coming up on May 10, this could be a great chance to pick up a last-minute treasures for Mum. This year this event will have a new, improved format with great prizes, a lucky door, and a raffle where everyone gets a prize - it's a cent sale with a difference! Entry is $5.00 (which includes afternoon tea and a lucky door ticket) and 4 sheets of tickets are just $2. You can pre-purchase tickets or find out more by contacting Shelley on 0427-682-709. Otherwise just come along!

Seafood Buffet - Murgon

Sakina's Seafood Buffet - which is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - will be running at the Saleyard Cafe on Gayndah Road at Murgon at 6:30pm this evening. This BYO buffet offers everything from fresh oysters to Moreton Bay bugs, crabs, prawns and cooked seafoods, but bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5701.

Burnett Bird Keepers Bird Sale

The Burnett Bird Keepers Association will be holding their inaugural Bird Sale at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from 9:00am to about 4:00pm today. More than 60 - and possibly as many as 70 - stall holders coming from Emerald to Coffs Harbour will be in attendance, and they'll be selling a huge range of birds and bird keeping accessories. Admission is just $2 for adults and free for children under 15. More details? Phone Rod on (07) 4162-1068 or Wally on 0741-627-635.

South Burnett Labor Party Sausage Sizzle - Nanango

The South Burnett Labor Party branch will be holding a Meet & Greet and a sausage sizzle at Reg McCallum Park in Nanango at 11:30am this morning. Everyone is welcome to come along and have a relaxed chat about State and national issues over a sausage. You can also find out more about how you can join the branch if you want to.

Silver Serenade - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society will be celebrating the group's 25th anniversary with "Silver Serenade" at Kingaroy RSL's Tobruk Room in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm until late tonight (show starts at 7:00pm). The group will be performing 24 songs from the 26 different productions they've run over the last quarter century, and this will be followed by the South Burnett's very own Elvis Jeff Hancox, who'll be providing music and songs for dancing. Tickets - which include finger foods - are $15 per head and can be obtained in advance from the RSL's front desk, or at the door tonight. Everyone is welcome!

Saturday Afternoon Judo

The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Saturday afternoon training session at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon today. Junior classes will run from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, and seniors from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004

Kilkivan Campdraft

The first day of the weekend-long Kilkivan Campdraft will be held at the Kilkivan Showgrounds from 6:30am this morning, when activities will kick off with the Kilkivan Auto Centre Maiden (A) Draft, followed by the Budget Steel Novice (A) Draft. These, in turn, will be followed by the BGA Goomeri Maiden (B) Draft and the Alan Hope Memorial Novice (B) Draft before the day winds down with the Sullivan Livestock Restricted Open. A full canteen will be running all weekend, and tonight there'll also be a bar, hot roast meals and live music, along with ACA SE Zone Presentations. Admission to the campdraft is 100% free for spectators and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Donna on (07) 5484-1154.

The Big Boyz - Kingaroy

Brisbane rock do The Big Boyz will be performing at the Broadway Hotel in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admision is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1815.

Saturday Soccer - Kingaroy & Murgon

The fifth round of the 2015 South Burnett Evolution Solar Football League competition will be played in Murgon and Kingaroy this afternoon. In Murgon, Barambah will play Gunners at the Murgon soccer fields in Macalister Street, with 2nd Division hitting the park at 2:00pm; Women's Division at 3:30pm and 1st Division at 5:00pm. And in Kingaroy, Wests will play the Nanango Panthers, with 2nd Division kicking off at 2:00pm, Women's Division playing at 3:30pm and 1st Division at 5:00pm. A bar and canteen will be running at both venues, admission is free and spectators are very welcome! And in Junior Soccer, games will be held at the Wondai Soccer Fields off the Bunya Highway north of Wondai's CBD.

2015 Kingaroy Eisteddfod Gala Concert

The 2015 Kingaroy Eisteddfod will be concluding with its traditional Gala Concert at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. The concert will showcase the best dance, speech, drama and music talents that have presented at this year's Eisteddfod, and tickets will be available at the door.

Cooyar Debutante Ball

Cooyar's annual Debutante Ball will be held at Cooyar Hall at 7:30pm this evening.

South Burnett Woodcrafters - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Woodcrafters will be holding their regular Saturday morning meeting at their clubhouse, which is located behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre in Haly Street from 8:00am to around mid-day today. The group is for woodworking enthusiasts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Lee on (0427) 720-839 or Dick on (0432) 893-050 or visit the website.

Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404