$1.6m Boost For BVRT
The State Government plans to spend $1.6 million on upgrades to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
Did You Avo Go At Blackbutt?
Blackbutt’s annual celebration of everything avocado last Saturday attracted a big crowd of visitors eager to have fun with the town’s famous fruit.
22nd Country Muster Hits The Stage
The 22nd annual Heritage Nanango Country Muster officially began on Friday morning, although there’s been action at the Nanango Showgrounds since much earlier in the week .
Bunyas History Comes Alive
This past year has been a busy time at the Bunya Mountains Natural History Association and its Cedarvale and Hillview Museums.
Thumbs Up For Another Pig Festival!
The Chief Baconeer for the 2025 Kingaroy BaconFest, Rob Fitz-Herbert, has given this year’s new-look event a big thumbs up.
Wouldn’t You Like To Be In My Shoes?
Don’t be surprised if you see a cameraman and an artist travelling around the region over the next eight months accompanied by a very large pair of gym boots.
All The Stars Come Out For …
In case you hadn’t noticed all the pink pigs around Kingaroy, we have some news for you, it’s BaconFest time again!
Yarraman Welcomes Trail Riders
Successfully completing a 160km cycle trek along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail has to be something to celebrate, and the Yarraman community made sure that happened on Saturday.
Gem Show Worth Waiting For
It may have been delayed, but the South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s annual two-day gem show really “rocked” at Wondai Sportsground at the weekend.
Rogers Park To Stay Open
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has confirmed that Rogers Park will remain open for community use.
Wondai’s Ready To Start Running
Runners taking part in the eighth annual Wondai Country Running Festival will be hitting the trails around the town again this weekend.
Tourism Accolade For Fossil Museum
Tourism & Events Queensland has recognised Murgon’s unique fossil museum and art gallery, 55 Million Years Ago, with a special accolade.
Group Takes Over Wine College
A consortium consisting of industry, tourism and council representatives will take over operations of the beleaguered Queensland College of Wine Tourism.
Users Urge Gympie To Upgrade Trail
The South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association – the not-for-profit group promoting the use of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail – has written to Gympie Regional Council to suggest upgrades to its section of the tourism link.
Family History Shaped Into Bar
A new tourist attraction was officially opened in the South Burnett on Sunday at the popular Mulanah Gardens B&B and function centre at Benair.
Cyclists Bring Dollars To Region
The cyclists who took part in the recent Weekend At Wondai event spent about $55,000 in the South Burnett, a survey of participants has shown.
Big Weekend Ahead In Wondai
Wondai Sportsground was buzzing on Thursday with volunteers setting up for the big “Weekend At Wondai” cycling event which starts on Anzac Day.
Upgrades For Day Use Area
The day-use area at Bjelke-Petersen Dam will close temporarily later this month to allow Sunwater to upgrade the public toilets and shelters.
$6.46m Upgrade For Bunyas
The Dandabah Picnic Area and Visitor Information Centre at the Bunya Mountains is about to get a $6.46 million facelift.
National Parks Closed For Safety
The Department of the Environment has temporarily closed many local National Parks and State Forests ahead of Cyclone Alfred to ensure public safety.
