South Burnett Soccer Sevens - Kingaroy
The second (and final) day of the annual South Burnett Soccer Sevens will be held at the Kingaroy Soccer Grounds in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy today. This giant pre-season carnival - run by the Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club - attracts teams from all over south-east Queensland and is one of the region's major annual sporting events. This year organisers expect there'll almost 400 players competing in men's, women's and Over 35s teams. Today's games will get under way about 8:00am and will run to about 2:00pm, when the Grand Finals will be played. Admission to the Soccer Sevens is 100% free for spectators and there'll be a licensed bar, BBQ and canteen operating at the grounds, too.
Army Cadets Open Day - Wondai
The 135 Army Cadet Unit will be holding an Open Day from 10:00am today at the 25/49 RQR Army Depot at 86 Bramston Street, Wondai (just past the hospital). Prospective cadets from Kingaroy, Wondai, Proston, Murgon, Goomeri - and places in-between! - are invited to come along. There'll be an opportunity to experience firsthand field craft, first aid, navigation and much more! Army cadets are open to youths (boys and girls) aged from 12 (turning 13 this year) to 17. They train from 9:00am to 4:00pm every second Sunday. For more information, phone 0408-623-621. Cadets can also join online. You can also read more about what a previous Open Day was like (and see photos) on our website
Kumbia Museum
- The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.
Linville Monthly Markets
The Linville Progress Association will be holding their monthly markets at Linville Community Hall from 7:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets are held on the first Sunday of every month. There is a great BBQ breakfast available and lots of fresh produce, home-made foods, crafts and bric-a-brac. Everyone is welcome!
Potential new stallholders should contact contact Gail on 0402-845-186.
Jaydin Shingleton - Linville
- The Voice 2025 contestant Jaydin Shingleton will be playing live from 11:30am today in the beer garden at the Linville Hotel in George Street. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.
Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy
- Texas Hold'em poker games will be played at the Kingaroy RSL Club in Markwell Street, Kingaroy, this afternoon. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
Free Sunday Lunch - Kingaroy
- A free community lunch is available every Sunday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at The Old Railway Station building, O'Neill Square, in Kingaroy. The Community Serving Community Meals Project is co-ordinated by the South Burnett Support Alliance and relies on volunteers from the local community.
