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Nanango RSL Sub-Branch president Charles “Chas” Kemp – who was nominated in three categories at the South Burnett Regional Council’s Australia Day Awards – did the official flag-raising at Nanango Showgrounds on Sunday morning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 29, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nanango Showgrounds took on a larrikin feel on Sunday morning for the town’s annual Australia Day event.<\/p>\n

Thongs and gumboots were tossed after some traditional Aussie tucker was served up at the free brekkie.<\/p>\n

Most of the fun took place out on the oval with the crowd encouraged to join in.<\/p>\n

Dog jumping – a Nanango tradition on Australia Day – tested the hardy farm dogs used to leaping on to the back of a ute while at the same time offering easier challenges for smaller family doggos.<\/p>\n

The new Burnett Celtic Pipes & Drums troupe, formed late last year, also performed for the crowd.<\/p>\n

This is the second year the Nanango Business Alliance has organised the town’s Australia Day activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Local councillor, South Burnett Deputy Mayor Jane Erkens, said all the feedback she had received about the day had been very positive.<\/p>\n

“All in all, everyone had a great day,” she said.<\/p>\n

The event was sponsored by Heritage Community Branch, Nanango; the Nanango Show Society, Sunpork and the South Burnett Regional Council.<\/p>\n

[All photos by Charlie Spagalli Photography and Videography<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nanango residents Jo Hassan, Roy McKee and Bev Gardner were enjoying the Australia Day activities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff wasn’t afraid to have a fling …<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The dog jumping – an opportunity for working dogs to really show off! – is always popular with the crowd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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And there was tug-o-war fun for both adults and kids<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gumboots were not the only thing being tossed about … the thong throwing was also very popular<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nanango’s own raconteur, Bruce Webb, recited bush poetry from the stage …<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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… as did Wendy Matthews who shared some of her own works<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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South Burnett Kathy Duff joined in the activities<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Midge Thompson was competing the dog-jumping<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Deputy Mayor Jane Erkens acknowledged the Nanango residents who had been nominated for Australia Day awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nanango Business Alliance president Sharon Johnson thanked everyone who helped on the day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A new attraction this year was a performance by the Burnett Celtic Pipes & Drums, sponsored by the Nanango RSL Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bushy, the Rural Fire Brigade’s mascot, was a hit with the children<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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