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National Day Of Mourning

The Federal Government has declared January 22, 2026, as a National Day Of Mourning in honour of the victims of the December 14 Bondi Beach massacre. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has invited members of the public to observe one minute of silence at 19:01 AEDT (NB. This is 6:01pm Queensland time). Residents have also been invited to leave a candle on their doorstep or window as a symbol of remembrance, mourning and solidarity with the Jewish community.

Kings Royal Pit Party - Kingaroy

The huge weekend of speedway racing at the Kingaroy Showgrounds will kick off with a free Pit Party from 4:00pm to 9:00pm tonight and everyone's invited! There'll be live music by Amber Goldsmith from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, food and stalls and a big screen in the pits. Enter via the gates at the western end of Avoca Street. NB. There will be no parking available inside the showgrounds.

Spinners & Weavers - Murgon

A keen group of spinners, weavers, dyers and fibre artists meet from 9:00am on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at Graham House, 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon. More info? Phone (07) 4169-8400.

Graham House Community Connect - Proston

Graham House's community connect worker and community support worker will be visiting Proston from 9:30am to 12:30pm today to provide information about all the various services that Graham House can provide, including transport, emergency assistance and parenting programs. The workers will be at the Community & Information Centre at 40 Blake Street, Proston. The team visits on the second and fourth Thursday of every month (except public holidays). To make an appointment or parenting support, phone (07) 4169-8400.

Line Dancing - Nanango

Fun line-dancing classes are held every Thursday at the Uniting Church Hall, 44 Gipps Street, Nanango. Beginners from 9:00am to 10:00am and Improvers from 10:30am to noon. Cost is $5.00 which includes tea and coffee. More info? Phone 0408-745-824.

Thursday Croquet - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Croquet Club often plays at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, on Thursday evenings. Games start at 6:00pm - but always check the club's Facebook page to confirm. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone 0419-778-015.

Graham House Community Garden - Murgon

Graham House's community garden group will be meeting at the garden behind the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon at 8:00am this morning. The group meets twice weekly and it's a great way to meet new people with similar interests, stay active, get some sunshine and take home healthy produce. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400.

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.

Go Getta Girls - Kingaroy

Members of the Go Getta Girls running club, for women aged over 18, meet every Monday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 5:30am at the wooden shed in Memorial Park, Burnett Street, Kingaroy, for a run. More info? Phone Donna on 0409-620-923 or Annette on 0407-670-084.

GardenCare Group - Kingaroy

Kingaroy's GardenCare Group will be holding its weekly meeting at Centacare's gardens, behind the church at 15 Albert Street, from 9:30am this morning. Come along for fun in the garden (both beginners and avid gardeners welcome!). More details? Phone Centacare on (07) 4162-5439.

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 between 7:30am and 12:30pm to work on projects and new members are always welcome! Contact Dave on 0407-409-335.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help 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 isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 6:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.

Al-Anon - Goomeri

An Al-Anon meeting for the relatives or friends of people with a drinking problem will be held in the Pam Brunjes Pavilion at the Goomeri Showgrounds in Laird Street from 11:00am this morning. More details? Phone 1300-252-666 or visit the website

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 or $25 options to select food and the other items that most people need to get through part of the week. More details? Phone Jim on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way, please contact Jim about this too, or visit the website.