The Meals Project
2024-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | QLD
THE MEALS PROJECT
Every Wednesday evening at 5:30pm, the doors will open at the Salvation Army Hall, 109 Kingaroy Street, for free nutritional meals, with a little dessert, to anyone who needs them. They are welcome to sit down or take away.

South Burnett Support Alliance will provide all the takeaway containers, paper plates, cutlery and serviettes. We will also promote your group/business efforts on our FB page and website. You, your organisation, business or charity provides the food, already cooked to serve (something you can prepare at home(s)) and the friendly faces to serve the food. Feel free to put up a little sign to advertise your group/business.

Numbers will be small at the start, until people hear about this service. We will let you know how many people turned up the previous week, to give you a guide as to how many might turn up when it is your turn. What you offer is your choice.

To be nutritious a main meal has protein and vegetables. Some ideas are: pizzas, hamburgers, roast meat and veges, spaghetti bolognaise, a BBQ, lasagna……..? or you can get it catered. Note we are a DGR status charity for tax purposes.
For dessert, something that will not spoil when taken home i.e. not ice cream.

Remember, the people who come here, probably do not have a refrigerator. E.g. apple slice and custard, pudding and custard, cheesecake, chocolate cake, fruit, …… Rotary, Lions, SB Hire, SB Care, Bunnings and the Salvation Army have already made the commitment. Will you join them and put your name down, too? Contact Lee on 0432 111 562 Or email secretary@supportalliance.org.au

Navigating the Succession & Transition landscape for rural families
2024-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kingaroy RSL, 126 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Leading the conversation will be experienced estate/succession planning and corporate lawyer, Brett Heading, Chairman of Partners at Hamilton Locke who will share his experience and insight in:

Securing your legacy
Achieving intergenerational harmony
Avoiding the common journey pitfalls

Brett’s family has had farming and grazing interests in the South Burnett since 1905.
Supporting this conversation will be Maddison Morgan and Henry Mitchell from
Hamilton Locke, to share their insights from the next generations perspective.
A recent survey that Rural Aid conducted through its Farmer Newsletter highlighted
that only 8.5% of respondents have prepared and implemented a formal succession and transition plan, with 31.4% advising that they are not yet prepared and do not know where to start.
Implementing a succession and transition plan will give you and your family peace of mind and a clear path for the future.
Attendees will leave with some issues to consider to develop a succession and transition plan.
To RSVP please contact Andrew at Rural Transition Services on 1300 474 701
or by emailing contact@ruraltransitionservices.com.au by 5pm Thursday 18 April 2024.

Denim Day - Raising awareness for Sexual Assault
2024-04-24 | QLD
We encourage all workplaces, individuals, teams, and families to get involved and dress in the most denim you can fit into an outfit and send us a photo to place on the Sexual Assault Action Group social media page.
This is a day for raising awareness and to protest the many misconceptions surrounding sexual violence. Read the story below to understand why Denim Day is now a statement across the world.
Use your fashion statement to make a social statement!
We ask for photos to be emailed through to CentacareSouthBurnett@bne.centacare.net.au to be uploaded to our SBSAAG FB page.
For more information contact:
Sharon Collins
Coordinator
Specialist Family and Support Service, Sexual Assault Service and Neighbourhood Centre
South Burnett
15 Albert Street, Kingaroy QLD 4610
p: 4162 5439
centacare.com
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The Denim Story
“The Denim Day story begins in Italy in 1992, when an 18-year old girl was raped by the 45-year old driving instructor who was taking her to her very first driving lesson. He took her to an isolated road, pulled her out of the car, removed her jeans and forcefully raped her.
She reports the rape and the perpetrator is arrested and prosecuted. He is then convicted of rape and sentenced to jail. Years later, he appealed the conviction claiming that they had consensual sex. The Italian Supreme Court overturned the conviction and the perpetrator was released. A statement from the Court argued that because the victim was wearing very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them, and by removing the jeans it was not rape but consensual sex. This
became known throughout Italy as the “jeans alibi.”
Enraged by the verdict, the women in the Italian Parliament launched a protest wearing jeans on the steps of the Supreme Court. This protest was picked up by international media which inspired the California Senate and Assembly to do the same on the steps of the Capitol in Sacramento. Patti Occhiuzzo Giggans, Executive Director of Peace Over Violence, saw this in the media and thought everyone should be wearing jeans to protest all of the myths about why women and girls are raped. Denim Day in LA was born. The first Denim Day in LA event was held in April of 1999, and has continued annually since.”
Information taken from: https :/ /www. denimdayinfo. org/about

South Burnett Relay for Life Breakfast
2024-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | QLD
Join us for breakfast for the official launch of the 2024 South Burnett Relay for Life Campaign with special guest Chris ‘Choppy’ Close.
The breakfast will be held on Wednesday May 15 at Kingaroy RSL.
Arrive at 6:30am for a 7:00am start.
Tickets just $35 per person.
Bring cash, raffles on the day.
All proceeds to Relay For Life.

South Burnett Unique Identity Workshop
2024-05-23 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QLD
Full day workshop: Spend a day with us and help tackle our strategy for attracting more visitors to our region, by building the identity of our region to help us stand out from the crowd in South-East Queensland.

Please send expressions of interest to the KCCI at damo@kcci.asn.au

The process is facilitated by leading customer strategy firm, Customer Frame, who’ll take us on a journey that will not only get to the heart of who we are as a region but influence everything we do for years to come, from our marketing + communications to the way we run our events and PR. New invites will be sent out this week.

Rural Industry Field Day
2024-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QLD
Rural Industry Field Day
9-13 Youngman Street, Kingaroy
Thursday 23 May 2024
Gates open 9am

General Enquiries: (07) 4164 9000

Stallholder Enquiries:
andrew.stumer@kewpie.com.au

KCCI Meet and Greet July at South Burnett CTC
2024-07-23 17:15 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | QLD
WHERE: South Burnett CTC,
6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy Qld 4610
WHEN: Tuesday 23rd July 2024 at 5:15pm
Members $15.00 per person Non-member $20.00 per person
RSVP by Saturday 21st July to info@kcci.asn.au
If you wish to pay prior to the event, bank details are
Bank: Heritage- BSB: 638-070- Account No: 1055 1158 Account
Name: Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce
Please use your business name as the reference & email receiptof payment to info@kcci.asn.au
Don’t forget to bring money for raffle tickets.
5 tickets for $10
Guest Speakers:
Jason Erbacher – CEO of South Burnett CTC
Lizz Geppert – Business Manager of The Gumnut Place
South Burnett CTC Inc, founded in September 1983, began as a grassroots community initiative to
combat high youth unemployment. Over the years, the organisation has expanded and diversified to
meet the evolving needs of our community. Today, CTC is a dynamic, community-owned, not-for-profit
organisation dedicated to addressing the needs of the most vulnerable across the South Burnett. We
offer our services from Kingaroy, Murgon, Wondai and Nanango. Our core mission is to ensure everyone
in our community has a fair go and to help people live their lives to their full potential through a wide
range of programs and services

Community Health Precinct - Kingaroy
2024-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kingaroy RSL, 126 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Industry Briefing Event – Kingaroy
The Department of State Development and Infrastructure (DSDI), the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, South Bank Medical Group and the Ethos Medical Group invite you to an industry briefing event outlining
opportunities for regional businesses in the redevelopment project for the Lady Bjelke Private Hospital and health precinct.
We invite you to this briefing to explore:
• An outline of the project and the stages of
construction
• Supply opportunities available for local
businesses
• Availability of registered training and
apprenticeships
• Training workshops available via DSDI
Community Health Precinct Project – Kingaroy
The project’s scope entails the establishment of a comprehensive healthcare facility, including a modern aged-care facility, relocation and expansion of the existing Lady Bjelke Community hospital, and the expansion of GP and allied health services. The new precinct will enhance healthcare accessibility and improve the region’s capacity to meet growing demand for a variety of healthcare services. Construction will expand and improve existing facilities,
provide an integrated day hospital and 300 room aged care facility supported by healthcare services.
A key focus is on training and skill development to attract and retain workers to the region.
Register Now
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/industry-briefing-event-kingaroy-tickets-991628356107?
Registrations close 5 pm 1 October 2024

Manage and Prepare as a Community
2024-10-06 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kingaroy High School (KPAC), Markwell Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Join us on the Burnett Inland Big Map
Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) is introducing the Big Map to the Burnett Inland. This unique session combines local knowledge with DRA’s disaster management expertise to better prepare for future extreme weather events. .
Your community will be showcased on a giant floor map using DRA’s geographic information system(GIS) technology, identifying areas at risk and exploring ways to mitigate disaster impacts on livelihoods, infrastructure, homes and businesses.
Join us to build resilience and readiness, fostering a stronger community equipped to handle disaster preparation, response and recovery.
Register by email or the QR Code on the flyer:
resilience@disterreliefaus.org
DRFR Regional Initiatives Big Map Events Community Flyer

7 Tips to Empower and Grow Rural Towns in 2025
2024-10-30 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | QLD
How will 2025 be different for your towns and wider community?
Every town contains nuggets of gold, people, assets, ideas and resources.
To help kick 2025 off, join us as we share the 7 tips/themes to building great communities and how your communities can leverage all these ideas in 2025.
We’re holding two webinars to meet the different times zones of Australia and work schedules of our community.
October 30th 11am Queensland Time
October 30th 7pm Queensland Time
Complete your expression of interest and we look forward to sharing with you how country towns and communities can become even greater in 2025.
Register here.

Tendering for Business Workshop - Kingaroy
2024-11-13 11:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Business Hub, 195 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, Queensland, 4610, Australia
Are you a regional Queensland business? Want to stand out from your competitors and improve your chances of winning tenders?
This practical and interactive workshop will help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts, large and small.
You’ll learn how to write an effective tender response that outlines the expertise, experience and value-add activities of your business to procurement managers who are responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain.
Our workshop will cover:

How to interpret tender documentation
How to prepare responses to key criteria
Understanding the importance of non-price criteria vs price
Common pitfalls and traps
Where to look for current and upcoming tendering opportunities
How to conduct market research to maximise your chances of success.

InnovateQ - Future of Manufacturing Expo Ipswich
2024-11-14 09:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ipswich Campus, Corner Mary and Byrne St,, Bundamba, QLD, 4304, Australia
This event offers an exciting opportunity to join TAFE Queensland in showcasing our Smart Factory project, featuring the installation and commissioning of a fully automated machining process.

Industry suppliers and leaders will demonstrate the latest in emerging technologies and industry solutions at TAFE Queensland’s.

We aim to provide an informative experience for our local industry and community, promoting remote access learning, robotics and automation opportunities for both industry professionals and students.

Direct Link Ipswich to register: InnovateQ – Future of Manufacturing Expo | Ipswich (tafeqld.edu.au) Thursday 14th November 9am-2.30pm Ipswich campus

Light nourishment and refreshments will be served.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get inspired at InnovateQ – Future of Manufacturing Expo. Please register your attendance by Thursday 7 November, 2024.
Parking available on-site.

Contractor Connector - Linking Business with Opportunity.
2024-11-14 17:45 - 19:45 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Savy Squire, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557, Australia
Join us for the November Contractor Connector at the Sunshine Coast on Thursday, 14 November 2024. This is a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with the Sunshine Coast contractor community, industry leaders, or reconnect with known firms in that region.
Hear from Mike Rahilly, Sunshine Coast Regional Manager at Bryant Building Contractors. With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Mike joined Bryant in 2017 after serving as a senior project manager for major Australian companies like Deluca Corporation and Hindmarsh Construction. Now the Regional Manager of Bryant’s Sunshine Coast office, Mike is known for his collaborative, cost-effective approach, earning him repeat negotiated contracts and a strong reputation for delivering projects on time and within budget.
In a double feature, we will also hear from Leah McKenzie, the Project Director for the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project. A key initiative of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan. This major project will develop a pumped hydro energy storage system at Lake Borumba, capable of dispatching 2,000MW and storing energy for up to 24 hours. Learn and hear an update on the opportunities surrounding the construction of a new, higher dam and an underground power system that will link two reservoirs, optimizing energy generation and storage.
Sponsored by Master Hire, this event series provides a casual networking platform for businesses in the construction sector, offering opportunities to uncover potential collaborations and gain insights from diverse industry perspectives.
Thank you to our Sunshine Coast event Beverage Sponsor – Workplace Wisdom.

TSBE Member price: $75 (TSBE Members – login to receive the member price)
Non-member price: $105

Book here!

Tarong Information Evening - Nuclear for Australia.
2024-11-16 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | QLD
Nuclear for Australia will be holding an information session on Saturday 16 November 6:30pm – 8:30pm. This session forms part of the Coalitions commitment for Community consultation surrounding Nuclear energy.
Overview
You are invited to join us for a special information evening, where we will explore the potential for nuclear energy to transform our community and Australia’s future.
Tarong has been identified as one of seven potential sites for nuclear power plants, pending the lifting of current restrictions. This event will feature expert speakers who will discuss the big questions surrounding nuclear energy, including safety, nuclear waste, costs, timelines, water usage and more.
The evening will feature three speakers:

Honorary Associate Professor Tony Irwin, Australian National University
Dr Robert Barr, Director of Electric Power Consulting
Prof. Stephen Wilson, Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland

The event will be hosted by Jonathan Fisher, CEO of Cauldron Energy, as the Master of Ceremonies
This is your opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the implications of adopting nuclear energy in Tarong and to address your concerns directly to the panel.
Please submit any questions you may have in advance via the registration form to ensure they are addressed during the session.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important discussion.

If you would like to attend, please register on the following link: Tarong Information Evening – Nuclear for Australia

InnovateQ - Future of Manufacturing Expo Toowoomba
2024-12-05 09:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Tafe Queensland, 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350, Australia
his event offers an exciting opportunity to join TAFE Queensland in showcasing our Smart Factory project, featuring the installation and commissioning of a fully automated machining process.

Industry suppliers and leaders will demonstrate the latest in emerging technologies and industry solutions at TAFE Queensland’s.

We aim to provide an informative experience for our local industry and community, promoting remote access learning, robotics and automation opportunities for both industry professionals and students.

Direct Link Toowoomba to register: InnovateQ – Future of Manufacturing Expo | Toowoomba (tafeqld.edu.au) Thursday 5th December 9am-2.30pm Toowoomba campus.

Light nourishment and refreshments will be served.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get inspired at InnovateQ – Future of Manufacturing Expo. Please register your attendance by Thursday 28 November, 2024.
Parking available on-site.

Future Ready Workshop Durong QLD
2025-03-04 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Coo-ee Farms Pty Ltd, 9436 Mundubbera Durong Road,, Durong, QLD, 4610, Australia
Our Future Ready Workshop is coming. It promises to be a fantastic day to connect!
Durong, QLD on 4th March 2025.
Key Features:

Focus on Practicality: The workshops provide clear and actionable ideas that farmers can readily implement on their own farms.
Stimulating Ideation: The program encourages continued learning and adaptation by fostering a collaborative environment where farmers can share ideas and learn from each other.
Expert Facilitation: Our skilled facilitator will guide the workshops, ensuring all participants’ questions are answered and key skills are learned.

RSVP by the 28th of February 2025.

The Future of Energy in Wide Bay Burnett
2025-03-25 11:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | QLD
It is a story we’re writing together!
Guided by your feedback, we’ve developed a first draft of a renewable energy proposal that reflects the needs, challenges, and opportunities unique to our region. But this is just the beginning. Regional Australia stands at the forefront of change, and your voice is essential as we navigate this transition.
As an Industry Organisation, Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDAWBB) is interested to know how the transition to renewable energy might shape the future of your industry. What support does your sector need to adapt? Do your members fully understand the opportunities and challenges ahead?
We are seeking your input to help us develop an evidence-based position on the need for governments to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable power. Throughout March, consultation and feedback sessions will be held across the region, offering everyone a chance to join the conversation about the energy transition and its impacts.
The in person sessions are as below and there are also 3 virtual sessions. You can register using the RDA WBB email attached below:
· In Person: KINGAROY | Tuesday 25 March, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Wendy Agar from Engaged Outcomes will facilitate in person consultation on behalf of RDAWBB during 25 – 28 March, in locations across Wide Bay Burnett. Registration link below.
REGISTER HERE
When you register confirmation email with the workshop location and a copy of the renewable impact study will be sent out to you.

Hillview Cottages: Country Roadtrippin Festival 2025
2025-04-04 16:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Hillview Cottages, Birt Road, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Come along and enjoy a country road trip through Australia in ballad and song with our “Country Roadtrippin” … a musical celebration of local Australian artists.
Presented by Hillview Cottages Kingaroy, set high on the Booie Range where views go on forever.
Enjoy great music and good food with ‘JC Catering’ on Friday evening and ‘The Baitlayers’ camp oven cooks on Saturday evening. A licensed bar providing local wines and selected beers will be provided.
There is an amazing line up of artists for both evenings:
Friday evening, we have Amy Ryan, winner of the CCMA Junior Songwriter of the year 2023.
Paul Ricketts, 2024 Inaugural Thornton Young Award recipient and Dean Perrett, 6 x Golden Guitar Winner.
Saturday evening, we have Amber Goldsmith, who is a Singer Songwriter and Multi award winner.
Lindsay Waddington, 10 x Queensland Musician of the year award winner and Jeff Brown, 3 x Golden Guitar winner.
Friday 4th April 2025 4-9 pm
Saturday 5 April 2025 4-9 pm
See the flyer for all the details:
Bookings here:
Or phone: 0447 747 816

South Burnett Relay For Life
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kingaroy Golf Club, Bunya Highway, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
A Golf day will be held on 26 April at the Kingaroy Gold Club.
This day promises to be excellent for teams that attend while supporting a great cause.
Fantastic prizes to be won!
$90 per team.

Coffee & Careers: Darling Downs Health
2025-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kingaroy RSL, 126 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Local Jobs has partnered with Darling Downs Health for a series of recruitment events called “Coffee & Careers: Darling Downs Health” taking place over the next few weeks.
Staff from Darling Downs Health will be on hand to talk to attendees about current and future vacancies at nearby facilities, with roles including Administration Officers, Assistants in Nursing, Caterers, Cleaners, Fire Safety and Security, Gardeners, Home Carers, Indigenous Health Workers, Laundry Assistants, Nursing and Midwifery, and Wardspeople.
Kingaroy:
Wednesday 7th May 10am-2pm
Kingaroy RSL, White Room, Cnr Short and, Markwell St, Kingaroy QLD 4610

The events are open to the public. No registration is required.
https://www.facebook.com/skillsforqld

Mayor's Breakfast
2025-05-14 06:00 - 08:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Nanango RSL, 24-26 Henry Street, Nanango, QLD, 4615, Australia
This event is to launch the South Burnett Relay for Life 2025!
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Time: 6.00am for 6.30am start, to 8.30am
Venue: Nanango RSL
Cost: $35 per person (hot breakfast, tea/coffee and juice)
Tickets can be pre-purchased at any Council Customer Service Centre or via bookable. HERE
ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO RELAY FOR LIFE
Guest Speaker: Taylor McKeown (Former Australian Competitive swimmer)

Major Projects Forum in Kingaroy
2025-07-23 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kingaroy Town Hall, Glendon Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
On Wednesday 23 July, the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (with support from the South Burnett Regional Council and Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett ) will be hosting a Major Projects Forum in Kingaroy.
The program will be based around innovation and diversity, transforming the Burnett region with the themes of innovation, diversity and value adding.
Purpose: To showcase inspiring innovation and industry-led diversity through a focus on local and regional examples across the Bundaberg Burnett region.
The event will be held in the Kingaroy Town Hall from 10 am to 2 pm. We expect a strong attendance from across the Wide Bay Burnett.
In particular, presentations on a number of major projects currently underway in the Burnett will be of significant interest.
This will be an informative event and we are excited to bring it to Kingaroy and the wider Burnett community.
Why attend?
✔ Gain insights into the current major projects and the opportunities they bring.
✔ Hear from speakers on innovation, value-adding, and diversity across multiple sectors.
✔ Connect with industry peers and government representatives to build connections and explore collaboration.
Presenters:

Pyrocal – Biochar production from agricultural and industrial waste and uses
Parkside Timber – Briquettes & pellets production using timber waste from operations
Swickers – Capture and purification of CO2 from current onsite production
Plenty Foods – High-tech conversion of nut waste to produce enhanced protein & high palmitoleic oil
Yurika – high speed connectivity for the Burnett
South Burnett Regional Council – Water for growth project
Swickers – Utilising biocatalyst technology to produce liquid keratin from waste pig hair
Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro project
Cherbourg Aboriginal Council – Industrial precinct upgrade & future plans
South Burnett regional Council – Circular Economy Industrial precinct

Event contact: Ivan Rasmussen | ivan.rasmussen@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au | (07) 44331 5609
Register Here:

South Burnett Careers Market
2025-07-24 08:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | TAFE Queensland Kingaroy Campus, Corner Bunya Highway and Geritz Rd, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Join us for an event at TAFE Queensland Kingaroy campus from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to engage with around 800 high school students, staff, and parents in the South Burnett region.
The aim of the Careers Market is to:

Inspire students to explore vocational training, tertiary education, and career options.
Showcase regional businesses and industries.
Profile emerging job markets and training requirements.
Highlight various career pathways and training opportunities.
Provide hands-on trade skill experiences.
Showcase TAFE Queensland’s Kingaroy campus.

Consider interactive experiences, storytelling and relationship-building activities to make your stall stand out!
Register now by clicking the button below. Registration closes on Thursday 3 July 2025.
Register HERE

A Night in the Army Reserve
2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 25/49RQR Army Depot, 89 Bramston Street, Wondai, QLD, 4606, Australia
We are holding an Information Evening ‘A Night in the Army Reserve’ at the depot in Bramston Street, Wondai.
Hear from Army Reserve Soldiers and inspect Army Vehicles, the Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle and the 40Mike Truck.
Event Details:
When: Tuesday, 12 August 2025 @ 6.00 pm
Where: 25/49RQR Army Depot, 89 Bramston Street, Wondai
For more information contact: 0408 623 621
Benefits of the Army Reserve:

Tax Free Pay
Part Time Job
Entry into Full Time Services
Travel in Australia & Overseas
All Equipment supplied
Flexible Training Times
Fitness & Active Life

Kingaroy Baconfest 2025!
2025-08-15 - 2025-08-16 | Memorial Park, Kingaroy, Cnr Haly Street and William Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Kingaroy BaconFest a celebration of all things bacon, bringing together food lovers, families, and visitors for a sizzling weekend of entertainment and culinary delights. In 2025, the event returns with a dynamic one-night, one-day format, promising a crackling good time for all!
Kingaroy BaconFest is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, aiming to boost regional economic growth through tourism and local business support. The festival celebrates the South Burnett region’s rich agricultural heritage, offering visitors a taste of genuine country hospitality!
Dates: Friday, 15 August – Saturday, 16 August 2025Location: Memorial Park, Kingaroy, QLD
Tickets can be purchased via the Baconfest website or this link:

PCA Job and Career Expo
2025-08-27 12:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kingaroy Town Hall, Glendon Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
The Peanut Company of Australia (PCA) will be holding a Jobs Fair on 27th August in Kingaroy as part of their planned operational closure and transitioning of workers.
The Fair is designed to promote job vacancies, training opportunities, and support services to PCA team members who have been invited to attend.
If your organisation needs workers it may be helpful for you to participate.
Further details below:
PCA Job & Career Expo – an event designed to support affected PCA team members.
Here are the key details for the day:

Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Town Hall (inside the main hall)
Access to Hall: From 10:30am for setup
Setup Completion: Please be ready by 11:30am
Lunch: Provided for all stallholders (bbq – gluten free catered for)
Key Contact on the Day: Eliza Harris – 0423 716 480

For stall holder expression of interest, please email Tee Smith: Tee.Smith@bega.com.au

Family Movie Night!
2025-10-04 18:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kingaroy Town Hall, Glendon Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
The South Burnett Youth Council presents a free fun family movie night at the Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday 4 October 2025.
Two sessions will be available:
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Dress up welcome!
WHEN: Saturday, 4 October 2025
6pm – Shrek – Family Screening
8pm – Puss in Boots the Last Wish – Youth Screening (12-18 years)
Pizza available to preorder when booking tickets. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase on the night. Book your spot now by scanning the
QR Code or call Council on 4189 9100.
All proceeds go to the Youth Council for future events.

Pinking up the South Burnett
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kingaroy Speedway, 31 Youngman Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Kingaroy Speedway and McGrath Foundation is holding a fundraising eventas part of Pinking up the South Burnett for the month of October. Pinking up the South Burnett is to raise funds and awareness for our breast cancer nurse, Sue Cox, the McGrath Foundation and hopefully to get an all-cancer nurse for the South Burnett. Please encourage everyone to pink up their businesses, run events and raise funds for this important cause.
Event: GK RV’s Open Wheel Opener
When: 11 October 2025
Dress in your best pink for prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd!

Morning Tea with Employment Australia
2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | QLD
To celebrate the new contract, a morning tea will be held, inclusive employment Australia:
Everyone is welcome, including our new future NDIS and DES eligible members. Come celebrate this new opportunity with great food, check out the space and meet the team!

When: Thursday 16 October at 10am
1/16 Alford Street, Kingaroy

2025 Darling Downs Beef Battle!
2025-10-16 17:00 - 22:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Rumours International, 323 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350, Australia
Join us for an evening as our region’s top beef brands go head-to-head for the coveted title of Darling Downs Best Beef.

Now in its eighth year, this event is a true celebration of Darling Downs grain-fed beef and a fantastic opportunity for industry professionals to come together and honour the excellence of our leading brands.

The 2025 Darling Downs Beef Battle is brought to you by Tresidder Insurance Brokers, A Gallagher Company.

There are only a handful of tickets left, so be quick to secure your spot!
Businesses may purchase a maximum of five tickets.
