Funding Boost For Rail Trail
Gympie Regional Council has secured State Government funding to restore key sections of the Kilkivan To Kingaroy Rail Trail.
SOS To Save Great Horse Ride
The well-known Kilkivan Great Horse Ride is at a crossroads with a “last chance” meeting scheduled to be held in Kilkivan on September 22.
Tourism Plan For Bunyas
Western Downs Regional Council hopes developers will be interested in an opportunity to create short-term accommodation at Russell Park, on the Bunya Mountains.
Caravanners Enjoy A Break In Murgon
Members of a visiting caravan club boosted numbers at the Murgon’s 55MYA art gallery’s recent “Elegant Afternoon Tea”.
2027 BaconFest Dates Released
The dates for the 2027 Kingaroy BaconFest festival have been released!
Arts Grant Reboots Local Tourism
South Burnett tourism promotion has taken a big step forward, thanks to a huge project completed recently via a Regional Arts Development Fund grant.
Express Runners On Their Way!
Entries are now open for the 6th annual South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay, a unique running event hosted in the South Burnett by the Ashgrove Rangers Athletics Club.
Chilly Night Under The Stars
A chilly evening didn’t stop visitors from enjoying a night under the stars at Hillview Cottages, just outside Kingaroy, last Saturday night.
Tourism Opportunity For TRC Towns
Toowoomba Regional Council has joined with Queensland Country to host workshops to build tourism within the region.
‘Shoes’ Film Ready To Step Up
A locally produced film celebrating the South Burnett’s people, places and experiences will be officially launched in Kingaroy on July 23.
Work Begins To Stabilise Tower
The future of the historic Jimna Fire Tower looks to have been assured following the State Government’s awarding of a contract to stabilise the ageing structure.
Cyclists Enjoy Kicking Up The Dust
Did you notice all the extra cyclists around the region at the weekend … kicking up the dust and adding dollars to the local economy?
Runners Get Set For A Big Weekend!
Runners taking part in the 9th annual Wondai Country Running Festival will be hitting the trails around the town again this weekend.
Dam Management Renewed
Cr Heath Sander and his partner Rowena Wessling have had their contracts to manage the tourist parks at Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams renewed.
New Laws To Limit E-Bikes
Legislation is expected to be passed in State Parliament this week which aims to crack down on the most dangerous e-scooter and e-bike activities.
EV Boost For Tourists
An electric vehicle charging station will be installed at the Bunya Mountains to enhance infrastructure for visitors.
EV Tourist Left In The Dark
Were there any EV chargers available for tourists to use in Kingaroy over the recent Easter break?
VSB Project Heads To Finish Line
The results of a year-long project to document South Burnett events on film for local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett will be unveiled to the public in July.
Replanted Expo A Big Success
The Wondai Garden Expo has put down strong roots at the Wondai Showgrounds, with president Damion Biltoft more than happy with how the new venue coped earlier this month.
MPs Inspect $6.45m Park Upgrades
Tourism Minister Andrew Powell visited the Bunya Mountains at the weekend to inspect the results of the State Government’s $6.45 million upgrade to visitor facilities at Dandabah.
