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Antfest 2025 - Kingaroy

Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy, (opposite the peanut silos) is hosting the official opening of "Antfest 2025 - HOME" from 5:00pm to around 7:00pm this evening. Antfest is the annual exhibition of works by members of the Jumping Ant Arts collective. This year, the 12 artists are exploring the concept of "home" ie. peace, place, identity, acceptance, belonging, connection, landscape, spirit and sanctuary. Guest speaker will be Marietta Wetzig, from the South Burnett Support Alliance. Jumping Ant Arts will be raising funds during May to support the Alliance. Everyone is welcome to attend opening night and there's no entry fee! Refreshments will be provided. Works will remain on display until May 29.

Blackbutt History Morning

The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association will be holding a History Morning from 9:30am today at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road. Guest speaker will be John Eastwood, owner of the historic Stonehouse at Moore. Morning tea will be available for $5. More details? Phone 0493-761-985 or visit their Facebook page.

Yarraman Wildhorse Campdraft

The three-day Yarraman Wildhorse Campdraft will get under way at 11:30am today at the Yarraman Showgrounds on the New England Highway with rounds of the Open Draft, followed by the Open Final. A bar and a canteen will be running all weekend. Camping is available on site (only unpowered sites). Entry for spectators is free, and everyone is welcome!

Musical Afternoon - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting a musical afternoon at the Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm today featuring Robert Grant on piano accordion and vocals. Admission is just $5 - which includes afternoon tea - and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191.

Kilkivan Campdraft

The Kilkivan Show and Campdraft Association will be running the annual Kilkivan Campdraft this weekend at Kilkivan Showgrounds in Mudlo Road. Today's action will kick off at 2:00pm with an Encouragement Draft followed by a Restricted Open Draft under lights (restricted to Open and Novice horses). There'll also be a bar in operation and hot meals available on site, as well as camp sites if you want to stay over. Admission is free for spectators and everyone is welcome.

Kingaroy QCWA Meeting

Kingaroy QCWA meets on the second Friday of every month at the clubrooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy. QCWA is more than cooking and craft! It's a chance to meet new friends and help the community. More info? Phone Lynne on 0407-965-094.

Friday Line Dancing - Kingaroy

Line dancing classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite the police station) from 9:30am to 12:00 noon today. A $5 dancing fee applies (which includes morning tea) and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538

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.

Friday Night At The (New) Shed

Well, the weekly get-together has temporarily moved to the Masonic Lodge in Gipps Street as The Shed is currently off-limits! But the fun will still start at 7:00pm and run until late tonight for local musicians or anyone else who enjoys music who comes along. Bring your instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting, or just sit, listen and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer. The musos fire up every Friday night and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677.

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.

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.

The RocknRollaBillys - Kingaroy

The RocknRollaBillys will be performing in the Tobruk Room at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Karaoke Night - Murgon

The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon, has karaoke on the second Friday of every month from 7:00pm. The club's bistro will also be open for dinner or snacks. More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819.

Wholehearted - Kingaroy

Wholehearted will be performing in the bistro at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1055.

Nanango QCWA Craft Morning

The Nanango QCWA holds a craft morning from 9:30am on the second Friday of every month in their clubrooms at 55 Fitzroy Street, Nanango. Today's project is "garden pot people". Cost is $5.00. More info? SMS 0499-358-288 during business hours.

South Burnett Autism Support Group

The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding its second Friday of the month meeting at the Salvation Army Hall at 107 Kingaroy St, Kingaroy at 6:30pm this evening (child care is available for a small fee). New members are always welcome! More info? Phone Gary on (07) 4164-1256.

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.

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.

Merlin - Blackbutt

Local rocker Merlin will be playing in the outdoor area at the Radnor Hotel in Blackbutt from 6:00pm until late tonight.

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.

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.