Club Prepares For Monster Show
Kingaroy’s Vintage Machinery Club is powering ahead at full-steam, preparing for the biggest annual show they have ever held.
VICs May Lose Accreditation
Most of the South Burnett’s Visitor Information Centres seem likely to lose their accreditation with Tourism Queensland soon because of a shortage of volunteers
Creek Crossing Closed On Trail
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that the rail trail between Murgon and Goomeri has been temporarily closed at the creek crossing.
Local Tourism Gears Up For Winter
Local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett has launched its official website to promote the region, just in time for the peak winter tourism season.
Rail Trail Now Worth $1m A Year
A little more than four years after it opened, the South Burnett Rail Trail is now generating between $600,000 and $1 million a year in tourism dollars for the region.
Consultants To Review VICs
SBRC has engaged consultants Tilma Group to conduct a a review of Council’s Visitor Information Centre network.
Pam Enjoys Tracking Down History
South Burnett Regional Council volunteer Pam Kerr prides herself on being able to solve mysteries.
Uni Blossoms In The Bush
A “bush university” which aims to teach and share First Nations culture could possibly become the Bunya Mountains’ latest tourist attraction.
Council Needs You!
Are you friendly, motivated and passionate about the South Burnett, and what our community has to offer?
Grant To Support Festival’s Future
Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival Inc – the organisers of the Blackbutt Avocado Festival – have received $15,000 in State Government funding to develop a strategic business and succession plan for the organisation.
Another Winery To Close
One of the South Burnett’s oldest wineries will be closing in two weeks, putting an end to a business that has operated successfully for more than 25 years.
Big Celebration For Big Peanut
A Big Peanut deserves a Big Party, and that’s what Kingaroy turned on in Lions Park on Saturday morning for the “official” unveiling of the community statue.
Repairs Start On Rail Trail
South Burnett Regional Council has authorised temporary repairs to begin on the South Burnett Rail Trail, which was badly damaged in the recent floods.
Website (Almost) Ready For Launch
Visit South Burnett (VSB) will be unveiling the final version of the region’s new tourism website in the next six to eight weeks.
Work To Start On Trailheads
A contractor has been appointed to build the trailheads for the Russell Park Mountain Bike project on the Bunya Mountains.
Kingaroy Is Charging Ahead
The mystery object in Kingaroy’s Alford Street car park was officially unveiled on Tuesday morning … a 50kW fast charging unit for electric vehicles.
South Burnett Powers Up
Kingaroy residents wondering what’s underneath a mysterious plastic-wrapped plinth that appeared recently in the Alford Street car park will have their questions answered soon.
SBRC Debates Rail Trail Repairs
Heavy rain in late November and the deluge on January 8-9 have left the South Burnett Regional Council with an estimated $91,000 bill to repair the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Ralph Hands Over The Reins
Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre volunteer Ralph Argue has spread the word about the South Burnett to visitors for the past 15 years.
Volunteers Created A Tourist Icon
The incredible community effort that went into creating the South Burnett Timber Industry Museum at Wondai was celebrated at a special morning tea this week.
