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6th Annual Kingaroy Swap Meet

The Kingaroy and District Machinery Club will be holding its Sixth Annual Swap Meet at the club's grounds in Geoff Raph Drive near Kingaroy Airport from 6:00am this morning through until around 2:00pm this afternoon. The Swap Meet offers the opportunity to buy and sell all manner of had-to-get parts, tools and bits and pieces of machinery, and if you're into vintage tractors, trucks or steam engines it's heaven on a stick. Stall sites (10m x 6m) are just $10 with set-up on Friday, and overnight camping is available for $10 per site for stallholders who want to stay over. There'll also be food and drinks available on Friday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, and again today from 5:00am to 1:00pm. Admission today is just $5 per head (U16s are free) and if it's anything like the club's previous Swap Meets, expect big crowds and lots of stands. To book a stall, contact Janet on 0438-325-472.

Christmas Craft Fair - Blackbutt

The second (and final) day of a two-day Craft Fair will be held at Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am to 1:00pm today. The Fair will offer a huge range of craft items including jewellery, felt items, woodwork, dolls, baby clothes, hair pieces, magnet gift sets, jams, pickles and much more - just perfect for early Christmas shopping! - and food and drink will be available in the Hall all day as well. There'll also be live music from the Sempf Family after 5:30pm, and a BBQ serving up hot treats. Everyone is welcome!

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at their workshop buildings at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for their regular Saturday morning get-together today, kicking off with a cuppa at 8:00am and continuing on until noon. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000.

Back To Wooroolin Day

Wooroolin will be holding a special Back To Wooroolin Day today to celebrate the opening of a time capsule from 1972. The day will kick off with the monthly Wooroolin Community Markets that will start at 7:00am and run until noon with stalls, a sausage sizzle, fresh produce, plants and crafts. The Time Capsule will be opened at the nearby Wooroolin Hall around 10:00am. There'll also be a bus retracing the old 1972 school bus route operating, and you can book a seat on it or find out more by phoning Noel on 0427-642-262. Everyone is welcome!

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 to work on projects and new members are always welcome.

Mega Bowls & Pig On A Spit Night - Proston

Proston State School's P&C will be holding their annual Mega Bowls fundraiser this afternoon and evening at the Proston Bowls Club in Murphy Way, Proston. The action will kick off at 5:00pm with a barefoot bowls competition between teams of 4 players for great prizes ($20 per team nomination fee). This will be followed at 5:30pm with a Mega Pig On A Spit BBQ Dinner offering a choice of roast pork, steak or sausages plus salads, a bread roll and desserts for just $15 per adult or $10 per child. A giant multi-draw raffle will start being drawn at 7:00pm (only $1 a ticket) and this will be followed at 7:30pm with an auction offering 40 different lots. A cash bar will also be operating throughout the evening, and children can amuse themselves with board games in the clubhouse while adults engage in some high-powered bidding. The Mega Bowls Night is always a big event in Proston - as well as as fun night out - and everyone is welcome!

Kumbia Community Markets

The monthly Kumbia Community Markets will be running at Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:00am to around noon this morning (set-up is from 6:00am). The markets feature bric-a-brac, food and live entertainment, and new stallholders are always welcome (stall fees are just $11 per site). More details? Phone Brett on 0450-042-034.

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 9:00am to around noon today. The group meet every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday morning and new members and visitors are always welcome.

Yarraman Horse Ride

The annual 25km Yarraman Horse Ride will depart from the Yarraman Showgrounds on the New England Highway at 8:00am this morning for a guided ride around the Yarraman district. Riders need to BYO horse(s) and tack, and because this year's ride is limited to 150 riders, pre-booking a place (at $40 per adult, $25 per child or $110 for a family of four) is essential. The Ride will be preceded by a pre-ride talk at 7:00am and a BBQ lunch and drinks will be on sale during the ride. Tonight there'll also be a $25 per person spit roast dinner available at the Showgrounds, along with a bar and live music. Free on-site camping is available on Friday and Saturday nights for riders and spectators who want to camp over. More details? Phone Sharyn on 0429-042-575. Note: This event was originally scheduled for October 22, but had to be postponed at the last minute due to wet weather.

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.

Nanango Parkrun

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. Note: Today's Railway Parkrun is also the group's first birthday.

Wooroolin Community Markets

The Wooroolin Community Markets will be held inside the Wooroolin QCWA Rooms on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin from 6:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning as part of today's Wooroolin celebrations (see entry elsewhere on this page). The markets offer stalls, a sausage sizzle, fresh produce, plants and crafts and are run on the 2nd Saturday of every month except January. Stall fees are just $7.50 and new stallholders are always welcome. More details? Phone Janice on 0439-073-160

Seussical The Musical Auditions

The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society will be holding its second audition session for their March 2023 production of "Seussical The Musical" from 1:00pm to 2:30pm this afternoon in the the Dance Room (S3) of Kingaroy State High School (enter via the Markwell Street bus turnaround area). The Society is seeking people of all ages and experience levels for front and backstage roles in this production. You can read more about this show on our website. You can also download a PDF info pack about the production for potential performers and important dates to be aware of by clicking here. A third (and final) audition session will be held at the same time and venue tomorrow.

Solar Printmaking Workshop - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy (opposite the peanut silos) will be running a Solar Printmaking Workshop from 9:30am to 4:00pm today in the 1914 Council Chambers at the Gallery's rear. The workshop will be led by Brisbane artist Belinda Sinclair - who has many works demonstrating this technique on display in this month's exhibition - and the $75 course fee includes all materials as well as tuition. However, spaces are limited so a booking is essential: 0488-793-419

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 today. The Men's Shed is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome. More details? Send them an email

South Burnett Speedway - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Speedway will roar back into life at the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy tonight with its second meeting of the season - the annual Spring Spectacular - featuring Super Sedans, Street Stocks, Junior Sedans, Modlites, Microsprints and the National 4's. There'll also be canteen facilities operating onsite, and campsites are available in the Showgrounds if you want to stay over. Gates will open at 2:00pm, racing will start at 4:00pm and the excitement will continue until around 10:30pm tonight. Admission is $30 for adults, $15 for students (with ID) and aged or disability pensioners or $75 for a family of two adults and two students (children 12 and under are free). Everyone is welcome!

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 (ie opposite Bendigo Bank) in Yarraman from 8:00am until around 1:00pm today. The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls, and are held weekly. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282. Note: All patrons and stallholders are asked to observe proper social distancing to stay safe.

The Phat Wag Opening - Murgon

The Phat Wag will be opening their new shop at 15230 Bunya Highway in Murgon between 10:00am and 3:00pm today. The Phat Wag raises and sells Wagyu beef and at today's opening you can try it out. There'll also be activities for children, a meat tray giveaway and lucky gate prizes. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-3624

Open Garden - Goodger

Bill and Sandra Steffensen will be holding an Open Garden at their home at 391 Haly Creek Road in Goodger from 9:30am to 3:30pm today as a fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation. Apart from a wonderful garden display of roses, ornamentals, fruit trees and raised veggie beds, the event will also offer morning teas and light lunches prepared by Kumbia QCWA, and a plant and craft stall. No dogs are allowed and since the garden has water features, children need to be supervised. Admission is $5 and everyone is welcome!

Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:00pm this evening. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404

John Lindsay - Linville

The Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville will have ballads, blues and (occasionally) psychedelic country rock entertainer John Lindsay performing during lunch and dinner today (ie 11:30 to 2:00pm, and 5:00pm to 8:00pm). The hotel's kitchen will be serving up treats and there are free camping sites across the road if you want to stay over. More details? Phone (07) 5424-7280

Paul Ricketts - Maidenwell

Popular South Burnett entertainer Paul Ricketts will be performing at the Maidewnwell Hotel in Maidenwell from 7:30pm until late tonight, serving up a mix of country, pop, covers and originals. The hotel's kitchen will also be open if you need dinner or snacks. More details? Phone (07) 4164-6133.

Pig Out Night With Mr Q Duo - Yarraman

Hungry? The Royal Hotel on the D'Aguilar Highway at Yarraman will be hosting their monthly Pig Out Night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm this evening, followed by live music from the Mr Q Duo that will run until late. For just $20 per head for adults (or $15 for children aged 12-16) guests can tuck into a buffet of spit-roasted pork and chicken along with roast vegies, gravy, applesauce and dessert. However, places are strictly limited so a booking is essential if you plan to eat: (07) 4163-8219.

Ray Stevenson & DJ Serendipity - Kingaroy

Entertainer Ray Stevenson will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 5:00pm to around 9:00pm tonight, followed by DJ Serendipity who'll be spinning platters in The Nest from 10:00pm until late. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.

Amber Goldsmith - Nanango

Popular South Burnett country entertainer Amber Goldsmith will be performing at the Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango from 8:30pm until 11:00pm tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be open for dinner and snacks, and there's no admission. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4112-2922.

Pig On A Spit Night - Wooroolin

The Grand Hotel on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin will be holding a Pig On A Spit night from 5:30pm until late this evening. Apart from a great roast pork dinner there'll also be live entertainment and a lucky door prize. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for pensioners and $15 for primary school children, but a booking is essential if you want to attend so organisers can plan the catering. You can make one by phoning the hotel on (07) 4164-2261

Barlight - Kingaroy

Country and pub rock duo Barlight will be performing in the Tobruk Room at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until around 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

The Bowery Boys - Goomeri

The Bowery Boys rockabilly band will be playing at Joe's Grand Hotel in Boonara Street, Goomeri from 8:30pm until late tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be running if you want dinner or snacks beforehand. More details? Phone (07) 4168-4131.

Dance - Inverlaw Hall

A dance will be held at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by a band (to be advised) and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone June on (07) 4162-1195 or David on 0459-228-882.

Never 2 Old To 2 Rock & Roll - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Bush Camping and Caravan Park at 577 Rossmore Road, Kilkivan will be hosting the second day of a two-day Rock & Roll dance weekend today. The event will feature rock and roll, rockabilly and swing dance classes during the day and a night-time dance featuring two live bands from 6:00pm to 11:00pm on a smooth concrete undercover dance floor. Unpowered campsite fees for the full two days are $55 per person, or $30 for Saturday only. Tickets need to be booked online and you can get more details by contacting the park on (07) 5484-1340.

Saturday Cricket

The sixth round of the South Burnett's 2022-23 senior cricket competition will get under way at 12:30pm today when Nanango Purple play Wondai at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango; Kingaroy Services Blue play Wooroolin Warriors at Taabinga State School; Murgon play Kingaroy Services Orange at the Murgon Sportsgrounds; and Tingoora Vikings play Nanango Yellow at Murgon State High School. Meanwhile, junior games will start a little earlier with Kingaroy playing Nanango at 8:00am at Kingaroy's Lyle Vidler Oval in the fifth round of the Stage 3 competition; and Kingaroy Wamuran Timbers playing Nanango at River Road Oval in the fourth round of Stage 2, also at 8:00am. And in the Gympie A Grade competition, Murgon Crusaders will play the Gympie Colts at Murgon Showgrounds while Wooroolin Warriors play the Gympie Harlequins at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy - both matches starting at 12:30pm. Spectators are very welcome at all games.