Tourism Officer ‘Within Weeks’
The South Burnett’s local tourism association, Visit South Burnett, hopes to appoint a Tourism Development Officer within weeks.
Roberta’s Connecting Forks & Farms
Diners at the KCCI breakfast in Kingaroy on Thursday morning had the opportunity to preview copies of local chef Roberta Schablon’s new cookbook, “The Saucy Fork”.
History Comes Alive At Boondooma
It’s been a trying year for Boondooma Homestead, the heritage complex located on Mundubbera-Durong Road.
Dam Tourism Still Rising
Visitor numbers at the South Burnett’s two dams boomed in September, and shows no signs of slowing down.
LNP Vows To Scrap ‘Grey Nomad Tax’
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has promised to scrap what the LNP calls a “Grey Nomad Tax” if she is elected on October 31.
Nanango Business Sparks Up
The State Government’s “Electric Super Highway” may have bypassed the South Burnett in favour of the coast but electric car charging points are slowly appearing in the region anyway.
Clovely Estate On The Market
Barely a week after being named a Queensland #eatqld Champion, award-winning winemaker Clovely Estate has put a large slice of its business on the market.
$635,000 To Develop Mt Glen Rock
Somerset Regional Council will receive $635,000 under a jointly funded State and Federal disaster recovery scheme to develop the Mount Glen Rock Recreation and Nature Reserve.
$40m Backing For Motorsport Plan
The State Government has announced it will invest $40 million in a plan to develop Queensland’s largest entertainment precinct at Wellcamp.
Clovely An #EatQld Champion
The South Burnett’s largest winery – Clovely Estate at Moffatdale – has been named as Queensland’s twelfth #eatqld Champion.
Tourism Numbers Boom
A new tourism partnership between the South Burnett Regional Council and the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation already appears to be bearing fruit.
Get Permits Or Get Fined
Weekend warriors heading to the coast are being urged to plan ahead by obtaining the correct permits and to behave responsibly after 32 Penalty Infringement Notices were issued in the Cooloola region during the past week.
Cyclists Link Up With Nanango
Nanango played host to 33 cyclists from the Sunshine Coast last week much to the delight of local businesses.
Council Looking For Volunteers
South Burnett Regional Council has put a call out for people interested in volunteering at its Visitor Information Centres.
Mayor Embraces Tourism Deal
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto believes tourism has a strong future in the region.
Council To Fund Tourism Group
South Burnett Regional Council will fund a local tourism association for six months, with the possibility of future support if the group meets agreed performance targets.
Bazaar Bid To Beat COVID
COVID-19 smashed plans for this year’s Blackbutt Avocado Festival but organisers have now come up with a “bazaar” plan in its place.
Tourism Group Seeks Council Support
Local tourism group Visit South Burnett is seeking $140,000 from the South Burnett Regional Council to hire its own tourism officer
Council Buys Historic Mountain
Somerset Regional Council has bought an historic mountain at Esk for $420,000 with the aim of encouraging recreational tourism at the site.
Murgon Duo To Run Yallakool
Murgon businessman Heath Sander and his wife Rowena have been appointed the new managers for Yallakool Caravan and Recreation Park at Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
