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FLASHBACK: Mark and Nicola Pitt with residents from the 2021 and 2022 “Santa Claus Lane” winning street, Rosella Parade in Kingaroy (Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 9, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Entries are now open for three local Christmas lights competitions!<\/p>\n

The first are the unique competitions organised by South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola to build community spirit and foster the joy of Christmas.<\/p>\n

Six Santa statues have arrived for the Santa\u2019s Workshop trophies, along with the 2023 Santa Claus Lane sign which will be erected at the winning street.<\/p>\n

To win this street sign, Mark and Nicola are looking for a community to collaborate and work together to create a display.<\/p>\n

Rosella Parade in Kingaroy took out the 2021 and 2022 competitions; other previous winning streets have been in Proston and Wondai.<\/p>\n

The Santa\u2019s Workshop competition is to encourage businesses to get into the Christmas spirit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The judges will be looking for child-centred bright and engaging light displays, but entries don\u2019t need to be in town to win.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe judges will choose one winner from each division. To enter you must complete an entry form and nominate your ABN,” Nicola said.<\/p>\n

“Community organisations, schools and anyone with an active ABN can enter.<\/p>\n

And for the first time, this year individual house displays, ie. “Christmas Cottages”, will also be able to enter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We look forward to seeing what you can dream up for us!\u201d Nicola said.<\/p>\n

Entries are now open and will close at 4:30pm on Friday, November 24.<\/p>\n

Entry forms are available at council offices or online<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Judging will take place from Friday, December 1, to Sunday, December 10.<\/p>\n

All entries will be featured in the South Burnett Santa Claus Lane Christmas Lights map which will be posted on Council\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to seeing what entries we receive and brightening the lives of children in the South Burnett,\u201d Mark said.<\/p>\n

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A separate Christmas Lights competition is being organised by a community committee and promoted by the Murgon Business and Development Association and the Murgon Show Society in conjunction with the town’s upcoming Bush Christmas celebrations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The “4605” competition has three categories: Murgon Business Houses, Murgon Town Residences and Murgon Rural.<\/p>\n

Entries close on December 1.<\/p>\n

Prize money of $300, $200 and $100 has been donated by local resident Col Pearen and will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters in each category.<\/p>\n

The Murgon Bush Christmas event will be held at Murgon Showgrounds from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, December 8.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There will be food trucks, stalls, canteen and Santa will be coming!<\/p>\n

Twenty-two community groups will also be decorating live Christmas trees which will be auctioned on the night.<\/p>\n

The entry form can be downloaded here<\/strong><\/a> (221kb PDF)<\/p>\n

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Cherbourg Council is also running its own Christmas Lights competition to encourage residents to get into the Christmas spirit and light up their houses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is prize money on offer: $1000, $700, $500 and $300 for first to fourth prizes.<\/p>\n

Judging will take place on December 19 and winners will be announced the following day.<\/p>\n

Cherbourg residents wanting to enter should contact Edwina Stewart or Wawida Collins on (07) 4168-1866.<\/p>\n

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