Strange things happened in Australia during World War I. “German Shepherds” became “Alsatians”, many families anglicised their German-sounding surnames, and the tiny town of Mt Bismarck, south of the Bunya Mountains, became Maclagan …
The State Government has begun phasing out boating permits for Wivenhoe and Somerset dams.
The South Burnett drew a lot of favourable attention at this year’s Regional Flavours in Brisbane
Freezing conditions which have swept over the South Burnett for the last few days should come to an end soon.
Workers taking part in shutdowns and other operational works at the Tarong Power Stations are keeping most of the region’s accommodation operators afloat at the moment.
Former South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann seems to be settling into life post-Council
It’s been another big month of fishing in the South Burnett, with consistent captures of big native fish in both Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams
Visitor numbers at Bjelke-Petersen Dam and Lake Boondooma have risen between 8 and 12 per cent over the last year.
Southern Queensland Country Tourism (SQCT) announced on Tuesday it has appointed Mrs Joanne Berry of Kingsley Grove Estate as a new board director to represent South Burnett tourism industry operators.
The Kingaroy-Murgon Rail Trail has produced its first new tourism offering … or will, once liquor licensing requirements are met.
South Burnett Regional Council plans to set up a mini-Visitor Information Centre at Yallakool Tourist Park at Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association will release an updated version of the South Burnett Wine Trail map and tourist guide next month.
The South Burnett’s major tourism attractions are now being promoted on billboards, thanks to a deal struck between South Burnett Directions and a large billboard advertising company.
A proposal to adopt a South Burnett Regional Tourism Strategy was laid on the table at Wednesday’s Council meeting after Cr Kathy Duff called for the matter to be given more consideration.
Years of campaigning by local enthusiasts has paid off with the State Government confirming on Tuesday it has approved funding to complete the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Toogoolawah and Moore.
The South Burnett has a new hotel following the official launch of the Bunya Mountains Tavern at Dandabah on Wednesday night.
Toowoomba Regional Council is offering residents the chance to have their say on what the future for tourism and events should look like in the region.
The Yarraman-Linville Rail Trail has been hosting an average of 31 users per day – or more than 11,000 users per annum – for almost the last three years.
“Tourism is a vital and growing part of the Toowoomba Region economy and has great potential for jobs growth and attracting visitors and business to the region, Toowoomba Regional Council Cr Geoff McDonald said last week.
The official launch of a new history book detailing the stories behind the names on the historic Colinton War Memorial was launched on Saturday.
