November 25, 2025
About 70 motorbikes and trikes (plus a few cars) gathered at Wooroolin on Saturday morning to revive a South Burnett tradition, the annual toy run for the Salvation Army.
The event, the first one held for a number of years, was organised by the Burnett branch of the Ulysses social motorcycle club.
The riders, led by Trevor “Tiny” Ballin transporting Mayor Kathy Duff on a trike, travelled from Wooroolin down the Bunya Highway to the Salvos’ local headquarters in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy.
Many had come from outside the region to join in, including Toogoolawah and the Sunshine Coast.
As well as toys, many of which were strapped to their bikes, the riders also raised more than $8000 cash for the Salvos through donations and raffles.
South Burnett Corps leader Major Michelle Myles said the toy run was “an example of people caring” at a time when many people think that no one cares.
“I didn’t expect it to be this big,” she said.
Major Myles said things were “really, really tough” at present for some people in the South Burnett, which made the Salvation Army’s job overwhelming at times.
She said the South Burnett Support Alliance was now serving about 140 free meals every Wednesday night at the Salvation Army Hall.
- The Salvos are taking bookings now for their free annual Christmas lunch, which will be held on Christmas Day at the Salvation Army Hall (drop into the Family Centre to book).
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Raw video of the bikes leaving Wooroolin
