Invitation To Explore Agritourism
Farmers have been invited to attend an Agritourism Field Day at Moffatdale on June 13.
$7m Upgrade For Dusty Hill
A $7 million upgrade to the Dusty Hill winery complex in Moffatdale has been approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Big Rosella Days In May
Woolooga’s annual Big Rosella Field Days will be making their 2024 outing on May 4-5, bringing an explosion of colour, flavour and creativity.
Wondai Hosts Another Gem
The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s fifth annual gem show attracted a keen crowd of collectors and gem enthusiasts to Wondai Sportsground at the weekend.
Signals Return To Timber Towns
Blackbutt and Benarkin’s railway signals have returned to both towns after an absence of close to 30 years.
VIC To Host MBDA Office
The Murgon Business and Development Association is planning to have a permanent presence in the Murgon CBD.
Evalyn Takes On Sizzling Role
Kingaroy has a new Chief Baconeer!
Tourists ‘Spent $385m In Region’
More than five million people visited the South Burnett region in 2023, according to statistics released by local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett (VSB).
Pub Named As Finalist
The Linville Hotel has been named as a finalist in the annual Grey Nomad Awards, run by Awards Absolute.
Tourism Team Re-Elected
The executive committee of the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation was re-elected at the group’s recent AGM.
TRC Extends Woolshed Model
Toowoomba Regional Council has agreed to continue managing the historic Jondaryan Woolshed, at least for the next three years.
South Burnett ‘Most Hospitable’
Airbnb users have rated the South Burnett as one of Australia’s most hospitable regions, according to data supplied by the short-term homestay company.
A Long Journey Ends In Triumph
“After five years of hard work, this day has finally arrived …” The emotion in Leo Geraghty’s voice as he spoke summed up the significance of last week’s official opening of “55 Million Years Ago”.
Railway Dream Becomes A Reality
The long journey by the Murgon Men’s Shed to secure a steam locomotive to park beside the South Burnett Rail Trail was finally realised on Monday with the unveiling of C17 No 763.
Survey Supports Public Transport
Local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett (VSB) has urged local groups, organisations and businesses to write letters of support in favour of the introduction of public transport in the region.
Wineries Win Big At State Awards
South Burnett winemakers walked away with a swag of medals at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
Country Muster Celebrates 20 Years
A wild hailstorm – and a blackout – on Friday night may have tossed things around a bit at the 2023 Heritage Nanango Country Muster but it couldn’t stop the music for long at the four-day festival.
Did You ‘Avo Good Time In Blackbutt?
Blackbutt’s annual celebration of everything avocado attracted crowds to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail parkland near Memorial Hall on Saturday.
Official Opening Of Bike Trails
The multi-million dollar Mountain Bike Trails project at Russell Park was officially opened with a small ceremony at Fishers Lookout on the Bunya Mountains on Saturday morning.
55 Million Years Ago Comes To Life
Here’s a special sneak peek inside Murgon’s multi-million dollar art gallery and fossil museum which is rapidly taking shape in Macalister Street!
