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2015 Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition

The 25th annual Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition will be held at Boondooma Dam this weekend, commencing at 5:00am this morning and concluding at around lunchtime tomorrow. The event - organised by the Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association in conjunction with a bevy of sponsors - will have adult and junior sections and numerous cash prizes for each weigh-in period. A licensed bar, BBQ and food and drink stalls will be operating for the duration and accommodation for competitors is available at the adjoining Lake Boondooma Tourist Park. Competition entry fees are $20 for adults and $5 for children and all competitors will need to have a Stocked Impoundment Permit to take part. Last year hundreds of keen anglers wet their lines for a share of the $4,500 prize-monies and large numbers of an campers packed the dam's camping grounds. This year organisers expect similar numbers or higher. More details and/or nominations? Phone John on (0427) 112-477 or send him an email. Want on-site accommodation? Then phone the Lake Boondooma Tourist Park on (07) 4168-9694 or email them.

21st Annual Stamp Day - Nanango

The Nanango Stamp Club will be holding their 21st annual Stamp Day from 8:30am to 3:30pm today at the Nanango State High School Hall in Elk Street, Nanango. The event will feature a philatelic auction, a cent auction, a bargain table and a very busy canteen. There'll also be lots of great displays to delight any true philatelist's heart; three professional stamp dealers and 16 to 18 stamp clubs in attendance. Admission is completely free and refreshments will be available on-site too. Everyone's welcome to come along and get stuck in! PS: This is a very popular event that draws collectors from all over south-east Queensland. You can see what last year's Stamp Day was like on our website.

Kingaroy Redbacks Information Day

The Kingaroy Redbacks Junior Soccer Club will be holding an information day for players aged from 5 to 16 from 9:00am to 1:30pm today at the Redbacks Junior Clubhouse in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy. Registrations this year must be done online but this is an opportunity to ask questions and try on or purchase any gear.

Nanango Country Markets

The Nanango Show Society will be holding their regular monthly Country Markets at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street from 6:00am to around 12:00 noon today. As usual, the markets will feature a wide variety of craft stalls, new and used goods, plants, poultry and pets. The Nanango Markets are the largest rural market in south east Queensland and routinely attract 320 to 420 stallholders. But new stallholders are always very welcome too! More info? Phone the Market Co-Ordinator on (0427) 631-273 during business hours.

South Burnett Saints Sign-On Day - Kingaroy

Interested junior, senior and women AFL players can sign up with the South Burnett Saints today from 9:00am-noon at the Kingaroy Cricket Club at Lyle Vidler Oval. There'll be a sausage sizzle, activities for the kids and ice-blocks. More info? Phone Daniel on 0413-853-103.

Cooyar Show Ball

The annual Cooyar Show Ball - the traditional curtain-raiser for the Cooyar Show on February 21 - will be held at Cooyar Hall on the New England Highway at Cooyar from 7:30pm until late tonight. A feature of this fully licensed event will be the judging of Miss Cooyar Showgirl, Miss Teen Showgirl, Matron of the Ball, Belle of the Ball, Junior Princess and Tiny Tot. Music will be supplied by The Silvertones and there'll be a great supper available too! Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for high school students and U12s are free. Everyone is most welcome to attend. More details? Phone (07) 4692-6200

Saturday Cricket

The eleventh round of the South Burnett's A Grade cricket competition will be played in Wondai and Murgon today. In Wondai, the home team will play Nanango and in Murgon, Murgon will play the Warriors at Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street. And in the lucky 13th round of this year's B Grade competition, RSL Services will play Kumbia in Kingaroy and the Murgon Colts will play Warriors, also in Murgon. 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

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 Mark's Music and and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a big Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults, $3.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone David on (0459) 228-882.

Neil Duddy - Kingaroy

Popular contry rock entertainer Neil Duddy 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