Bus Service to Bundaberg - on demand only
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-07 | North Burnett Regional Council, Newton St, Monto
Why drive when you can sit back and enjoy the scenery in air-conditioned comfort?
The North Burnett Transport Service (bus) can connect you to:
• Hospitals in Bundaberg & Maryborough for medical appointments
• Train stations in Bundaberg and Maryborough
• Sugarland Shopping Centre – Bundaberg
• Station Square – Maryborough
• Town Centre – Childers & Gin Gin
To access the bus timetable, fare details or to make a booking, call 1300 696 272 or visit Council’s website: https://brnw.ch/21wH60E
See you onboard soon!

North Burnett Regional Council, under contract with the Queensland Government (Translink), is pleased to offer the North Burnett Transport Service in the region.
The service provides comfortable, convenient and affordable transport options to assist residents and visitors wishing to travel to larger regions such as Bundaberg, Childers and Maryborough, with convenient stops encompassing hospitals, train stations, transit station and local shopping centres.
The return service also caters for tourists wishing to travel to our ‘Naturally Beautiful’ region.
Services available include:

Tuesday – Mundubbera to Bundaberg
Wednesday – Mundubbera to Bundaberg (via Eidsvold), connects with an ‘On Demand’ service from Monto to Ceratodus (provided by North Burnett Transport Service)
Thursday – Mundubbera to Bundaberg
Friday – Mundubbera to Maryborough

Please note:

Our Service connects with the Tilt Train on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Bundaberg, and Friday morning in Maryborough.
Passengers who are connecting to the Tilt Train in Maryborough need to book train tickets in advance as there is not a ticket booth at the station.
Tickets for the Wednesday “Monto to Eidsvold (On Demand) Service” must be purchased before 2:00pm each Tuesday.
There is no pick-up or drop off at the Bundaberg Coach Terminal in Targo Street, Bundaberg due to closure of the terminal.

Services will be unavailable on the following dates due to 2024 Public Holidays:

Australia Day – Friday, 26 January 2024
Good Friday – Friday, 29 March 2024
Anzac Day – Thursday, 25 April 2024
Christmas Day – Wednesday, 25 December 2024
Boxing Day – Thursday, 26 December 2024

For further information on the North Burnett Transport Service, timetable and fare information or to make a booking, call into one of Council’s Customer Service Centre’s or phone Council on 1300 696 272.

Birrunga Gallery Artists
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-09 | Monto Museum of Art
Monto’s Centenary Celebrations.

Be Disaster Ready
2024-03-08 12:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Monto Library, Newton St, Monto
Don’t let severe weather catch you off guard!
Join us at your local library to talk about being Disaster Ready.
Learn how to prepare and stay safe during storms, floods, and other emergencies.
Together, we can weather any storm!

Community Connection Fun Days! Mulgildie
2024-03-09 - 2024-03-10 | Binjour
SAVE THE DATES!
Community Connection Fun Days!
Coalstoun Lakes: 24th February 2024
Binjour: 9th March 2024
Mulgildie: 13th April 2024

Central & North Burnett Futurity & Challenge - Postponed
2024-03-09 - 2024-03-11 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
It’s with great disappointment we have had to postpone our show we appreciate all the support we have received in getting our ASHS Futurity and challenge back up and running.
We are working on a new date ASAP! So keep an eye out and stay posted

Open to all Registered Australian Stock Horses
Here it is! The long awaited program for the CENTRAL AND NORTH BURNETT BRANCH ASHS FUTURITY & CHALLENGE. Please like and follow the
Monto Silver Buckle Challenge Facebook page to keep up to date with everything.
NOMINATIONS OPEN

Sweet Sol Horsemanship - fun weekend.
2024-03-09 - 2024-03-11 | Karingal, 578 Anyarrow Road, Monto
Come join us for a fun weekend!
We are holding a nice relaxed weekend for all to attend. The weekend will include some tuition, trial riding, obstacles on and off the horse, fun games and more.
Camping available, please inquire. Limited horses are available to loan over the weekend.
Please contact us on facebook for more details!

Markets Monto
2024-03-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Newton St, Monto, Newton St, Monto
Monto Markets

Golf Club Open Day, Monto
2024-03-10 - 2024-03-11 | Monto Golf Club

Movie - Little Women
2024-03-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Monto Neighbourhood Centre, Huxley St, Monto

Introduction to Business Work Shop
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Neighbourhood Center, 7 Huxley St, Monto

Joeys Junior Rugby League
2024-03-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Monto Combined Sports Complex
Training starts Tuesday 12th of March!
Please pop down even if you haven’t had a chance to sign your child up, and committee members can help!

Chair Yoga
2024-03-14 09:30 - 12:30 | Monto Neighbourhood Centre, Huxley St, Monto

Golf Veterans Day, Monto
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-16 | Monto Golf Club

Regenerative Ag Bus Trip
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-17
2 DAY TRIP TO LOOK AT REGENERATING SOIL THROUGH GRAZING.
MEALS AND ACCOMODATION INDLUCED

Find out the logistics of doing it and what results they are getting from their soils, pasture and cattle.
RCS Advisor, Andrew Zerner, will be at Bonnie Doone to offer insight and advice.

Bus leaving from Monto Sports Ground at 8:30am Travelling to –

Friday – Bonnie Doone (Rawbelle)
Staying at Banana Accommodation Village Friday night.
Saturday – Ballentine Grazing (Moura)
Arrive back in Monto at approx. 4pm

Cost: Free
-includes meals and accommodation
RSVP essential by 11 March 2024 via email admin@burnettcatchment.org or phone 0741 663 898.
This project is funded by Queensland Government’s Natural Resources Recovery Program.

Bowls Open Fours Monto Centenary Competition
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-18 | Monto Bowls Club, Airport Rd, Monto QLD 4630, Australia
Monto Bowls Club is hosting the Monto Centenary Open Fours Carnival 16/17 March.
Starting with visitors and van visitors to the club for an afternoon Pairs competition on the Friday 15th.
Local visitors to the club are most welcome throughout the weekend to come and enjoy a cold drink, watch the competition bowls and enjoy keeping an eye on how our local teams are going.
It will be a fun weekend with our travelling bowlers and friends in town.

Cutting Club Monto - Clinic
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-18 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
Membership forms will be available from Monday 22nd January so if you would like a 2024 form please flick me an email!
Clinic details will be posted on our facebook page.

St Patrick's Morning Tea
2024-03-16 10:00 - 13:00 | St Therese’s Hall, Rutherford Street

Red Carpet Community Screening
2024-03-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Monto Shire Hall
After you have been to the workshop, come along and watch the films you made!!!
Community Inclusive and Accessible – Tickets Complimentary
Premiere of Youth and Community Workshop Films
and Greg Huglin’s OCEAN’S 50

Trivia hosted by St Therese's P & F
2024-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Monto Shire Hall
Get your teams ready…. it’s trivia time!!!!
Sat 16 March – it should be a great night!!!
Book your tickets and pizza here:
https://www.trybooking.com/CPHWF
Bookings close 11 March.

Kellco Prime Show & Sale
2024-03-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Monto Sale Yards

Soccer Come & Try and Inflatable Pitch
2024-03-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Monto Combined Sports Complex
Paul Quamby is an Accredited Coach and owner of Striker Academy will be in Monto for the afternoon.
Not only will he have the Inflatable Soccer Pitch, he will also be there to pass on any tips & hints and coaching skills to all who are interested.
Monto Soccer is still looking for some players, if you child is interested please send the Monto Soccer Club an email at montosoccer@gmail.com
Registrations are through Squadi:
https://registration.squadi.com/userRegistration?organisationId=56c7cd6d-8364-42f3-b3e2-c6130770d70e&competitionId=c755ebcf-65f4-4ec7-9fa6-23c22bbea810

Barefoot Corporate Bowls
2024-03-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Monto Bowls Club, Airport Rd, Monto QLD 4630, Australia

Calcutta - Monto Races
2024-03-22 18:30 - 22:00 | Albert Hotel Monto, Newton St, Monto
Monto Races Calcutta

Kickstart the Monto Races weekend with our annual Calcutta on the Ken & Gordon Russell Memorial Open Race at the Albert Hotel Monto!
Tickets are on sale now if you can’t attend on the night

Eidsvold & Mundubbera Show Stud Cattle Sections
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-25 | Eidsvold Show
Eidsvold & Mundubbra Stud Cattle Sections.

Due to our show dates falling either side of BEEF this year, we are joining forces and running our stud cattle section on consecutive days at Eidsvold Show grounds.

Horse Races Monto
2024-03-23 11:00 - 18:00 | Monto Race Course, 31 Airport Road, Monto
Monto Races

5 local races
Bookmakers on site.

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Tickets & Table Bookings

Tickets go on sale via Try Booking on Monday, 12 February 2024 at 8:00am.

We are excited to offer the Marquee back to our 2024 Race Day.

The Marquee (tables of 6) will have direct access to our Wine and Cocktail Bar and optimal viewing to the Fashions on the Field Stage. A TV with Sky Channel coverage will also be available in the Marquee.

Limited Corporate Tables (8 people) are also available (Sold Out).
Extra table option in the back of the marquee. These tables will seat 8 and include a platter and race book.

Grazing Platters can also be purchased on Try Booking and must be pre-ordered.

Entry tickets must be purchased separately to all of the above.

A new addition to our Childrens area – Luke & Kim Facepainting & Balloon Twisting!

Calcutta will be held the night before the races – Friday 22nd March at the Albert Hotel (Top Pub) for the Ken & Gordon Russell Memorial Race.

Derek F Smith at the Albert Hotel
2024-03-23 18:30 - 2024-03-24 00:00 | Albert Hotel Monto, Newton St, Monto
Derek F. Smiths bringing the party to the Albert!
Don’t miss out on this local superstar, from 7pm, after the Monto Races.

Montonians Luncheon
2024-03-26 11:30 - 15:30 | Monto Shire Hall
Doors open 11:30am up at the Community Hall. $10 will get you a two course meal and raffle tickets. Bring a small lucky door prize with you. RSVP at the ADRA Op Shop

Yesteryear Field Day at Lawgi
2024-03-30 - 2024-03-31 | Lawgi Heritage Park & Farm Stay, 37607 Burnett Highway , Lawgi, QLD, Australia, Queensland

Sausage Sizzle hosted by the Monto Girl Guides.
2024-03-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Newton St, Newton St, Monto

Tunnels by Twilight
2024-03-30 16:30 - 16:45 | Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail, Kalpowar
Our Easter Tunnels By Twilight Tour is on Saturday March 30th. So if you are looking for something different, come along and join the fun. The tour departs and returns to Monto with dinner at Kalpowar Hall. To book, give us a call on 0408 663 058, send us a message or email us at packsnpedals@outlook.com
