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Reserve Forces Day - Wondai

Today is Reserve Forces Day, which commemorates the two million-plus Australian men and women who've served in the ranks of the Army, Navy and Air Force Reserve since 1948, as well as the many thousands who served in the militia and other volunteer formations in the years prior to that. Wondai will be marking the event with a flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph outside the former Wondai Shire Council chambers in Mackenzie Street at 10:00am, and then a parade which will march along Pring and Bramston Streets into Mackenzie Street, and then to Coronation Park at 11:00am. The Parade is open to anyone who served in the CMF or in the reserves of any of the three Service Arms at any time, as well as any Regulars or Nasho’s (naturally, spectators are encouraged to come along and wave the flag to show their support). After this there will be a Recognition Service in Coronation Park, before the event concludes with a Beating Retreat ceremony held on the roadway fronting the Cenotaph. Everyone will then be invited to the nearby Wondai Diggers Club for refreshments. Note: Wondai is the smallest centre in Australia to hold a Reserve Forces Day parade, but it's always well supported. You can also read more about what last year's Reserve Forces Day in Wondai was like on our website.

U35kg JRL Zone 5 Carnival - Kingaroy

The first day of the week-long, 49th annual U35kg Zone 5 Junior Rugby League Carnival will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy today, kicking off with a weigh-in and team nominations around 9:00am and followed by an all-day sports carnival. A canteen will be running all day as well. The carnival will continue right through until Friday, July 6, and admission is free for spectators.

Burrandowan Cutting Competition

The third and final day of the three day Burrandowan Cutting Competition will be held at Burrandowan Racecourse 62km west of Kingaroy today. Today's events will feature Snaffle Bit, Novice Non Pro, Open and Youth Events, followed by a $7500 Non Pro before wrapping up with an Open Gelding Stakes. The three-day competition is being run by the South Queensland Cutting Horse Association and spectators are very welcome.

Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt

The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389

Sunday Poker - Kingaroy

Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755

South Burnett Live - Kingaroy

South Burnett Live - a six hour live music concert featuring a wide range of performers including Andrew Wishart (of X Factor fame), Jase Lansky from the Gold Coast, Amber Goldsmith, Lloyd Back and Larry Cann from the South Burnett and Bobby Howson from Coffs Harbour - will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 3:00pm until late tonight as a joint fundraiser for the South Burnett PCYC Youth Program and the McGrath Foundation's Kingaroy care nurse. Tickets are $20 prepaid or $30 at the door, and they can be booked online. A bar and food will also be running, along with a $10 return bus (phone 4168-1533 for schedule details). Everyone is welcome.

Kumbia Museum

The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.

Buffalo Lodge Meeting - Wondai

Wondai's Buffalos will be holding their regular monthly meeting in the dining room of the Cecil Hotel in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 10:00am this morning. Potential new members and visiting Buffalos are very welcome to come along, and the meeting will be followed by lunch.

Country Music Friends - Yarraman

The Country Music Friends will be holding their first Sunday of the month informal concert at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street from 1:00pm this afternoon. New players are very welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Jenny on (07) 4163-2469.

Sunday Bingo - Wondai

Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297.

Live Music At Moore

The Old Church Gallery at 35 Linville Road in Moore will be holding a Live Music Afternoon from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm today. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. More details? Phone the gallery on (07) 5424-7126.

Kilkivan Railway Markets

The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website.