2012 Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition
The second (and final) day of the weekend-long 24th annual Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition will be held at Boondooma Dam today, starting at around 5:00am this morning and concluding with final weigh-ins around lunchtime. The event - organised by the Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association in conjunction with a bevy of sponsors - will have adult and junior sections and numerous cash prizes for each weigh-in period. A licensed bar, BBQ and food and drink stalls will be operating for the duration and accommodation for competitors is available at the adjoining Lake Boondooma Tourist Park. Competition entry fees are $20 for adults and $5 for children and all competitors will need to have a Stocked Impoundment Permit to take part. Last year more than 500 keen anglers wet their lines for a share of the $4,500 prize-monies and an incredible 1,300 campers packed the dam's camping grounds. This year organisers expect similar numbers or higher. More details and/or nominations? Phone John on (0427) 112-477 or send him an email. Want on-site accommodation? Then phone the Lake Boondooma Tourist Park on (07) 4168-9694 or email them. Note: The Yellowbelly is returning to its normal slot in February after being deferre to June last year due to the Queensland floods. The Dam is now completely back to normal, though, and the fishing's never been better - so if you like to wet a line, this is one Yellowbelly not be missed!
Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
- The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389
Murgon CBD Markets
- The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The markets offer locally-made crafts, foods and produce and are always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stall-holders are always welcome too! More details? Phone Richie on (07) 4168-1915
135 Army Cadet Unit Open Day And 2012 Sign On - Wondai
The 135 Army Cadet Unit will be holding their annual Open Day and 2012 Sign-On at their barracks at the 25/49RQR Depot in Bramston Street, Wondai (just next to Wondai Hospital) from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. If you're interested in the cadets this is a really great opportunity for a good look at their depot. You can also get to see demonstrations of Navigation, Living in the Field, Drill, First Aid and much more at today's show to get some idea of the sorts of adventurous activities the Unit gets up to. The 135 Army Cadet Unit services the Murgon, Wondai, Kingaroy, Gayndah and Mundubbera areas and new cadets are very welcome (the minimum enlistment age is 12.5 years and the maximum is 19 years). You can obtain more details about today's activities by phoning Peter on (0448) 636-818 or by emailing him. And you can get more details about the Australian Army Cadets by clicking here
Sunday Markets - Kilkivan
- The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032
Lunch In The Country Smorgasbord - Wondai
- Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be holding another of their regular Lunch In The Country Smorgasbords from 12:00pm to 2:00pm this afternoon. The cost is a modest $15.00 per person for a really great feed (BYO) but bookings are highly advisable if you want to be certain of a seat: (07) 4168-5744
South Burnett Arts Meeting - Wondai
- South Burnett Arts will be meeting at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai at 1:00pm this afternoon for a light BYO lunch. The top of today's agenda will be planning for the up-coming Tractor Tattoo (which will be run later this year); public sculpture in the South Burnett; and planning for the group's 2012 sponsored events. Anyone with an interest in the development of the arts in the South Burnett is very welcome! More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510.
Indoor Bowls 50th Anniversary Five Game Day - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Indoor Bowls Associaion will be holding their 50th annual Five Game Day at the Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am onwards this morning (when a celebration cake will be cut). New players are very welcome.
