April 27, 2026
Anzac Day commemorations were held on Saturday in almost every town and village around the South Burnett.
Unfortunately, southburnett.com.au was not able to attend every event, so we are grateful to the people who have allowed us to share these photographs (below).
We will publishing separate reports on commemorations in Nanango and Kingaroy.
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Blackbutt
Blackbutt’s Anzac Day commemorations began with the Dawn Service, accompanied by a piper from the balcony of the Hotel Radnor.
Later in the morning, a march of veterans, local residents and schoolchildren headed down the highway from Muir Street to the Memorial where a commemoration service was held.
[Photos: Blackbutt RSL Sub-Branch and Nanango Electorate Office]
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Boondooma
Boondooma Homestead’s annual Anzac Day commemoration is usually a much-loved part of the annual Spirit Of The Bush Balladeers & Heritage Muster but sadly this year’s festival was cancelled after concerns over fuel availability.
However, a service for local residents still went ahead with the laying of wreaths at the Boondooma monument, followed by a camp oven lunch and light entertainment in the grounds of the historic homestead.
[Photos: Mark Pitt]
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Cherbourg
Cherbourg Deputy Mayor Gordon Wragge compered the commemoration service held in Cherbourg’s Anzac Memorial Park.
The service and wreath-laying followed a parade which included veterans and family members, schoolchildren and emergency services personnel.
[Photos: Barry Fisher, Fisher Style Photography]
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Kumbia
Kumbia’s Anzac Day commemorations began with a Dawn Service and wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument outside the Memorial Hall followed by a gunfire breakfast inside to raise funds for Legacy.
Later in the morning, Kumbia Pony Club members were part of the traditional Anzac Day parade from the flower garden down the Bunya Highway to the hall where a service was held.
Local resident Peter Curtain was the guest speaker, Katie Whiteman read the Resolutions, a hymn was sung and wreaths were laid at the foot of the stage.
[Photos: Ros Heit]
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Proston
Proston community gathered for a Dawn Service at the memorial in Collingwood Street, near the Proston RSL rooms.
Wreaths were laid at the foot of the monument.
[Photos: Mark Pitt]
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Wondai
Anzac Day is always a very big day in Wondai, with two marches as well as the annual Anzac Day races at the local track.
A march was held from the Post Office along Mackenzie Street at 5:00am followed by a Dawn Service at the Memorial in front of the Town Hall. At 10:00am, a second march followed the same route followed by a commemoration service and wreath laying.
- Related article: Crowds Unwind At Anzac Day Races
[Photo: Ros Heit]
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Wooroolin
Wooroolin’s Anzac Day activities began with a short march from the Grand Hotel corner to the Memorial Hall, led by the Wooroolin State School band.
The Wondai Town & District Band also played during the march and afterwards inside the hall, where a small service and wreath-laying ceremony was held.
Guest speaker was Wooroolin resident Mark Young, the Wooroolin Ladies Choir sang, and the Resolutions were read by students from Wooroolin, Crawford and Tingoora State schools.
St John’s Lutheran School student Zoe Andersen played the Last Post at both the Wooroolin and Wondai Anzac Day commemorations.
[Photos: Ros Heit]
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