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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.

Crow FM Turns 30!
2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | QLD
CROW FM is celebrating 30 years in the South Burnett on 18 October 2025 and is calling on local businesses to support your community radio station by donating goods or services for giveaways and birthday prizes.
In return, you’ll receive on-air shoutouts & promotions as a thank you!
Reach out via Facebook, or call us on: 4169 0700 or email: generalmanager@crowfm.com.au

Empower Your Organisation Workshop
2025-10-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Kumbia Memorial Hall, 29-31 Bell Street, Kumbia, QLD, 4610, Australia
Learn how to attract and retain great people for good causes!
…plus how to have a safe and happy place for volunteers.
NFP House are a leader in the not-for-profit sector, offering affordable services and providing solutions to the familiar challenges faced by community groups and local organisations.
Thanks to our partnership with FRRR as part of the DR:FR program, NFP House are coming to the region to deliver workshops that address volunteer engagement and good governance.
Three locations. Same great content. Free to attend. All welcome.
𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 | 5.30pm to 8.30pm | Monday, 20th October | Dinner provided
𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 | 10am to 3pm | Wednesday, 22nd October | Networking lunch provided
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐛 (𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐀) | 10am to 3pm | Thursday, 23rd October | Networking lunch provided

RSVP: Amanda at Red Earth:
M: 0488 462 639 E: info@redearth.org.au by 16 October 2025

Army Reserve Recruiting: South Burnett
2025-10-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Kingaroy Shopping World, 29-45 Alford Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Wondai Warriors Recruiting
Wondai Soldiers have a proud history of service to the nation, with members serving in peacetime and on overseas operations, responding to Natural Disasters, and assisting the Local Community or providing trained reinforcements to the Regular Army.
Flexible training options start each Tuesday night and one weekend a month, with various exercises and courses. We have a three-week Recruit Course at Wagga Wagga and continue with two or one-week courses. Pay is tax-free (paid each Fortnight) and all transport costs are covered, it should cost very little to be a Reservist
25/49 RQR has openings for additional soldiers from the South Burnett area and will be distributing information at Kingaroy, Murgon, Cherbourg and Wondai over the coming week. Soldiers within 25/49 RQR are mostly reservists, and each contribute a minimum of 20 days of service per year with Full time service options of three or six months to qualified members. Choose your own adventure.
More information about roles in the Australian Defence Force, including Reserve service, can be found at adfcareers.gov.au or by calling 13 1901. Or see us on a Tuesday night from 6.00PM at 89 Bramston Street Wondai next to the hospital and Rifle Club.
Details as follows:
Murgon RSL on Thursday from 1200 on the 23rd
Kingaroy Shopping World and Kingaroy RSL on the 24th
Wondai markets on the 25th

R U OK Event Nanango
2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Nanango Library, 48 Drayton Street, Nanango, QLD, Australia
R U OK? Encourages all Australians to create space for meaningful conversations, any day of the year.
Join the conversation:
Date: Monday 27 October 2025
Time: 10 am to 11 am
Where: Nanango Library, 48 Drayton Street

Morning tea included, FREE to attend!

R U OK Event Kingaroy
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Kingaroy Library, Glendon Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
R U OK? Encourages all Australians to create space for meaningful conversations, any day of the year.
Join the conversation:
Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Time: 10 am to 11 am
Where: Kingaroy Library, Civic Centre, Glendon Street

Morning tea included, FREE to attend!

Regional Drought Resilience Planning Workshops
2025-12-02 09:00 - 12:30 | The Business Hub, 195 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, Queensland, 4610, Australia
Following a rigorous consultation period and through partnerships with the Rural Economies Centre of Excellence, the Burnett and Mary Regional Drought Resilience Plans were developed, ensuring strategies reflect the unique conditions, priorities and lived experiences of people across our communities. Building on the Regional Drought Resilience Plans, this next phase focuses on understanding where we can help and what we can do, turning the plans ideas into action through collaboration, innovation, and investment.
Designed to strengthen our region’s preparedness for future dry times, the next step is to invite you, valued stakeholders and local community input to help co-design practical projects that bring the Burnett and Mary Regional Drought Resilience Plans to life, and to develop these plans further. Your ideas and local knowledge will help shape initiatives that strengthen our people, business, industries, and communities.
Workshop Details in Kingaroy:
9am to 12.30 pm
2 December 2025
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce HUB,
Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy Qld 4610
RSVP Here:

Other Workshops:
Maryborough November 18: 9am -12.30
Kilkivan November 19: 9am -12.30
Cooroy November 20: 9am -12.30
Kingaroy December 2: 9am -12.30
Gayndah December 3: 9am -12.30
Bundaberg December 4: 9am -12.30

2025 Christmas Carnival
2025-12-11 16:00 - 21:00 | Glendon Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
The Kingaroy Christmas Carnival has been part of the Kingaroy calendar for many years, and every year the
community comes out in support of this fabulous event. Planning is well underway, and we are currently
looking for local businesses to sponsor this year’s Kingaroy Christmas Carnival. In the past this has been a
very successful and much anticipated community event, and it simply cannot happen without support from our
local businesses.
We need your help, and any sponsorship amount, whether big or small, is very much appreciated. All funds
raised go towards the running of the event and will help to keep costs down for local families to have a fun
night out. Our biggest cost is of course the carnival rides, and we strive to keep our ticket prices down so
everyone can come along and enjoy the event.
This year our carnival will be held from 4pm to 9pm on Thursday, 11th December, in Glendon Street Kingaroy.
See the full sponsorship details here:

2026 Red Earth Community Leadership Program
2026-02-15 10:00 - 2026-02-17 16:00 | QLD
Red Earth Community Foundation are thrilled to announce that applications for the Red Earth Community Leadership Program (RECLP) 2026 are now officially open!

The RECLP offers an incredible opportunity for individuals across the Burnett Inland to grow as leaders, connect with others, and make a lasting impact on their communities. Over the years, more than 240 local leaders have experienced this transformative journey, and now, it’s your turn—or perhaps you know someone who would be the perfect fit.

Whether you’re just beginning your leadership journey or looking to deepen your skills, the RECLP provides the knowledge, support, and network to help you lead with confidence and purpose. Our program is designed to:

Foster personal and professional growth
Build strong connections across the region
Equip participants to create positive change in their communities

We invite you to:

Apply today for the 2026 cohort and embark on this unique leadership journey.

Tap someone on the shoulder—encourage a colleague, community member, or emerging leader you know to take this important step.

Consider sponsoring an employee or becoming a regular supporter of Red Earth Community Foundation.

How to Apply:

Follow this link to learn more and submit your application: https://redearth.supporterhub.net.au/pages/reclp2026 or complete the attached form and email to info@redearth.org.au

Applications close 5th December 2025

Red Earth deeply value your continued support of the Red Earth Community Foundation and our shared mission to build stronger, more connected communities. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the program, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for helping us make the Burnett Inland an even better place to live, lead, and thrive.
Program Dates:
15-17th February and 15th -17th March 2026
At the Bunya Mountains.
