Local Grapes Find Fame In Victoria
Two winemakers who produce fine wines using South Burnett grapes have been named as finalists in Australia’s largest competition for young winemakers.
Celebration Salutes Everything Italian
Moffatdale Ridge’s annual Italian Festival had a lot of competition this year – rugby league grand finals, Nanango Muster, Nanango Races, Avocado Festival etc – but still about 1200 people turned up to celebrate la dolce vita.
Smoke Sparks Fire Callout
Large plumes of smoke in the Steinhardts Road area at Moffatdale prompted a false alarm for firefighters on Tuesday afternoon.
How Safe Is The Bunya Highway?
The safety of the road surface on the Bunya Highway near the Moffatdale turn-off has again been called into question after the third serious truck incident on the short stretch since the New Year.
Two Die In Truck Crash
Police have confirmed that a 27-year-old man and seven-year-old boy were killed in Tuesday afternoon’s truck crash on the Bunya Highway near Murgon.
Italian Day Celebrates The Good Life
The weather may have been rainy and overcast on Saturday, but it did nothing to dent the enthusiasm of festival-goers who went to Moffatdale Ridge for the winery’s second annual Italian Day.
Two Events Celebrate
Australian Wine Month
May is Australian Wine Month, and two South Burnett wineries will be celebrating it with different events.
Rider Injured
A 23-year-old man was taken to Murgon Hospital by ambulance after he came off his motorbike near Moffatdale on Wednesday morning.
Surprise Celebrations At Centenary
Moffatdale State School principal Aaron Jones admitted he would be happy when the weekend’s Centenary celebrations were all wrapped up … but admin assistant and teacher’s aide Marilyn Sippel was probably even more relieved.
Moffatdale Gets Ready To Celebrate
It’s going to be a big day on Saturday with the centenary celebrations at Moffatdale State School
Dusty Hill Does It Again
“Dusty Day Out” is the South Burnett’s most popular boutique music festival … limited to just 400 people, and that includes the bands!
Sax It Up At Moffatdale Ridge
Saxophone fans who want to kick back and relax over the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend should make a beeline for Moffatdale Ridge.
Italian Festival Draws Bumper Crowd
Between 700 and 800 people travelled to Moffatdale Ridge for the South Burnett’s first-ever Italian Festival
We Are Barambah, Our Story Unfolds …
The audience at Murgon Town Hall on Thursday night for the official premiere of the “Beyond Barambah” short film has given it a big thumbs up.
Young Singers Go ‘Beyond Barambah’
Children from nine South Burnett schools will be the stars in country singer Josh Arnold’s latest music video.
Local Wineries Win National Awards
Four South Burnett wine outlets have won six awards from Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine
Big Day Out At Dusty Hill
Dusty Hill Vineyard’s annual “Dusty Day Out” music festival was a sellout at Moffatdale on Saturday with more than 300 guests making sure the joint was jumping from midday to midnight.
Try Something New At Bridgeman Downs
Long-established South Burnett wine producers Bridgeman Downs Cellars underwent a quiet but significant change six months ago.
Winemaker’s Dinner At Historic Station
Eighty people will have a rare chance to dine out at one of the South Burnett’s most historic properties during this year’s South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend.
How Is Wine Made?
Ever wondered how wine is made? If you have, then Tipperary Estate will be happy to take you through the entire process on Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5.
