South Burnett Tourism - Daily Events Calendar

2017 Federal Budget

The 2017 Federal Budget will be released at 7:30pm AEST tonight, when Treasurer Scott Morrison (pictured at right) delivers his Budget speech. This year's Budget has been marked by few leaks, but whether this means it will be a tough Budget or an unremarkable one is something we'll all have to wait and see. The Budget will be extensively covered on ABC News and ABC online tonight, and somewhat less intensively covered by commercial TV networks.

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Tuesday meeting today, kicking off with a cuppa at 9:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000.

Rocky Horror Picture Night - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Lions will be holding a Rocky Horror Picture Night at Kingaroy's Satellite Cinema in Short Street from 6:30pm this evening. The get-together is a fundraiser for the Lions' Miss Personality Quest, and everyone is encouraged to wear their best Rocky Horror gear (though it's not compulsory). The night will kick off with wine and cheese at 6:30pm, followed by a special screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show around 7:30pm. Tickets are are $30 each or $25 per head for groups of 10 or more, and they can be booked by phoning Sarah on 0457-348-167, Danita on 0419-038-005 or Julie on 0438-624-621.

Tuesday Night Indoor Bowls - Wondai

The Wondai Indoor Bowls Club will be holding its regular Tuesday meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 7:30pm this evening. Three games of 12 ends are played, lasting up to three hours, and playing fees are $3. New members are always welcome and you can find out more details by phoning secretary Christine Rasmussen at Wondai on (07) 4169-0995, Maryanne Pearce at Tingoora on (07) 4169 0776, or Faye Holding at Goomeri on (07) 4168 4494.

Boost Your Business Workshop - Kingaroy

Business coach Bruce Campbell will be presenting a workshop in the White Room at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 8:00pm tonight. Bruce, who is a four-time winner of Global Coach of the Year and is also an International and Asia-Pacific Stevie award winner, will be teaching his strategies to lift profits and free up valuable time. The workshop would be of interest to any business owner and it's free, but to get a seat you'll need to RSVP online by Tuesday, May 2.

Nanango Scout Club Meeting

The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email.

Danny's Diner - Kingaroy

Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website.

Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682

Tuesday Social Bowls - Nanango

The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding social lawn bowls games from 12:30pm this afternoon. Dress standard is mufti and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363.

Blackbutt Singers - Yarraman

The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Judy on (07) 4170-0880.

85th Annual Kingaroy Eisteddfod

The ninth day of the 85th annual Kingaroy Eisteddfod will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy today. The Eisteddfod will be judging Solos/Duos/Trios dance entries, which will continue daily until Friday, May 12th. Spectators are very welcome.

Tuesday Night Trivia - Kingaroy

Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be holding its regular Tuesday Night Trivia games this evening. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play starts at 7:00pm. Registration is just $2 and play is in teams of six. More details from the RSL: (07) 4162-1755.

Shabby Chic Garden Party - Nanango

The Nanango Arts Network Alliance will be holding a "Shabby Chic Garden Party" at the former Winds Of Change Art Gallery at 8 George Street, Nanango from 9:30am to 11:30am this morning to celebrate its relaunch as Creative Connections. Everyone is welcome but an RSVP would be appreciated by May 2 to assist with catering - phone Nazrin on 0415-392-466.

South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632.

Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022.