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75th Annual Goomeri Show

The 75th annual Goomeri Show will get underway at the Goomeri Showgrounds at the corner of Laird Street and the Burnett Highway, Goomeri from around 8:00am this morning through until late tonight. After a few bad years with storms and floods which tore the roof off the old main pavilion and hammered the Showgrounds, this year's Show will be returning to normal with a brand new, modern pavilion and a full spread of horse and cattle events. As usual, the legenday Dark Rich Fruit Cake Competition will dominate the culinary section and there'll be good displays of farm produce, flowers and photography too; plus lots of fun family entertainment. There'll also be a spectacular fireworks display in the evening. More details? Phone the Show Society on (07) 4168-4177.

5th Annual Windera Music Muster

Windera State School P&C will be holding their fifth annual Windera Music Muster at the school's leafy grounds on the Murgon-Gayndah Road from 3:00pm until around 12:00 midnight tonight. The event will feature well-known country music artists Don't Ask, Amber Goldsmith, Alice Benfer and Lloyd Back amongst many others. This open air concert is a fundraiser for the school's P&C to help them purchase resources for the kids, and there'll also be a licensed bar, children's rides, great food and market stalls on the grounds. If you enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening of great music, good company and yummy food this is a great late-summer event you simply shouldn't miss. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for high school students (primary school and below are free). Everyone's welcome, and you can obtain more details and/or book a $10 unpowered campsite if you want to stay over or a $20 market stall site by phoning Carissa on 0488-024-582 or by emailing her. You can also read more about what last year's Muster was like (and see photos) on our website. Note: This year's Muster originally planned for February 21, but had to be postponed a month due to Cyclone Marcia.

Black & White Dance - Yarraman

The Yarraman Progress Association will be hosting a Black & White Dance at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 7:00pm until around 10:00pm this evening. The dance will feature Old Time, Rock & Roll and New Vogue dancing with music supplied by DC, a licensed bar and a great light supper. Tickets are just $10 per head and can be obtained in advance from the Yarraman Library, or at the door tonight. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Glenda on 0428-161-410, Taalei on 0488-445-656 or Raina on 0457-451-665.

Friendship Markets - Kingaroy

The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 6:30am to around 12:00pm today. The markets feature an array of arts, crafts, fruit and flower stalls and new stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4162-7300.

Murgon & District Cricket Club Reunion

A big reunion for everyone who's ever had an association with the Murgon & District Cricket Club will be held at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street from 11:30am until late tonight. The action will kick off with this year's South Burnett A Grade Grand Final on the main oval between Murgon Crusaders and Kingaroy RSL Services which promises some really top-notch competition. And at 12:00 noon on Field 3 near the Council workshop, there'll also be a Junior Social Game just for fun. A Junior Trophy Presentation will be held at 4:30pm, followed by a Senior Trophy Presentation at 6:00pm, and then a "Blast From The Past" game under lights at 7:00pm which also promises to be very entertaining. The canteen will be open all day and a BBQ tea will be availble too. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Ashley on (0448) 695-733.

Afghan Veterans Day

Afghan Veterans Day - a new day to recognise and commemorate the contribution and sacrifice of Australian troops who served in Afghanistan and the Middle East, including the 400 troops still serving in Afghanistan - will be celebrated nationwide today. More details about local commemoration services will be published as they become available.

Maidenwell and District Centenary of Education Old Time Dance

A special Maidenwell and District Centenary of Education Old Time Dance will be held at Maidenwell Hall from 8:00pm until around midnight tonight as a fundraiser for cancer research. Guests can come and relive the good old days in Maidenwell with old-time dance favourites like the Gypsy Tap, Pride of Erin, Log Cabin, Swing Waltz, Evening 3-Step and more. There'll also be raffles, lucky door prizes, a Monte Carlo and Lucky Spot. Guests are also encouraged to bring along a plate for a shared supper, and sandwiches will be provided by the Maidenwell QCWA. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children or $25 for families, and everyone is welcome! More details? Contact Frank at the Maidenwell Trading Post on (07) 4164-6166

Birds Of A Feather Garage Sale - Kingaroy

The Birds of a Feather Relay For Life team are holding a garage sale from 7:00am today at the corner of Arthur and Doonkuna streets, Kingaroy. Organiser promise there'll be lots of items for sale, including clothes and plants. All money raised with go to the Relay For Life cancer fun-raising.

Wondai Show Society Annual BBQ

The Wondai Show Society will be holding their annual BBQ for Show Society members, stewards and sponsors at the Wondai Showgrounds in Baynes Street, Wondai from 5:30pm onwards this afternoon. A BBQ dinner will be supplied, but if you're coming you should bring along a dessert plate to share. People who'd like to volunteer for this year's Show are also very welcome - the BBQ is a great way to meet Show Society members and discover the many ways you can help out.

Seafood Buffet - Wondai

Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street, Wondai will be holding another of their popular monthly all-you-can-eat Seafood Buffets from 6:30pm this evening (dinner starts at 7:00pm). The Buffets feature all your favourite fresh and cooked seafood, as well as non-seafood dishes, desserts, tea and coffee. Cost is $35 per head (BYO) and since these dinners are nearly always a sell-out, bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5744

B.A.S.S. Australia Nation Berkley Boondooma Brawl

The first two sessions of the weekend-long B.A.S.S. Australia Nation Berkley Boondooma Brawl will be held at Lake Boondooma Tourist Park today. The first session will run from 6:30am to 11:00am, and the second session from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Winners will be announced after the third session is run tomorrow (also 6:30 to 11:00am). Entries in this competition closed on Wednesday, March 18 but spectators are very welcome. More details and/or accomodation bookings? Phone the Lake Boondooma Tourist Park on (07) 4168-9694.

Saturday Soccer - Nanango and Kingaroy

The first round of the South Burnett's Evolution Solar Football League for 2015 will be played in Nanango and Kingaroy this afternoon. In Nanango, home team Panthers will play Barambah at the Nanango football fields in Burnett Street, with 2nd Division hitting the park at 12:30pm; Women's Division at 2:00pm and 1st Division at 3:15pm. And in Kingaroy, there'll be a local derby between Wests and Gunners, 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!

Graeme Jensen - Kingaroy

Popular country rock Entertainer Graeme Jensen 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

Saturday Rugby League - Kingaroy and Nanango

Rugby League pre-season games will be played at Kingaroy and Nanango today against visiting teams from Caloundra and Caboolture. In Kingaroy at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, U18s will play Caloundra at 2:00pm; Murgon A Grade will play Caloundra at 3:30pm; and Kingaroy A Grade will play Caloundra at 5:00pm. And in Nanango at Stags Oval off the D'Aguilar Highway south of the CBD, Nanango U18s will play Caboolture 1 at 1:00pm; and Cherbourg U18s will play Caboolture 2 at 2:30pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome at all games.

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

Caitlyn Shadbolt - Kingaroy

X-Factor country singer Caitlyn Shadbolt will be performing at Kingaroy's Mitre 10 store in Rogers Drive, Kingaroy at 11:30am today.