Panning Axed At Gold Mine

Panning Axed At Gold Mine

Kilkivan’s Prophet Gold Mine will stop running weekend gold panning and gold pouring demonstrations because they’ve given some tourists the impression gold can be found in Kilkivan’s creeks.

MP Adds To Rail Trail Push

MP Adds To Rail Trail Push

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has thrown her weight behind a push to extend the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail through the “missing link” in the Somerset Regional Council area.

A Toast To Five Stars At Last!

A Toast To Five Stars At Last!

It’s taken 17 years but the South Burnett finally has a five-star winery the equal of the best anywhere in Australia … and Clovely Estate co-owner Susan Mercer couldn’t be happier.

Scammers Target Tourism Operators

Scammers Target Tourism Operators

Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the umbrella body that promotes the South Burnett – is warning tourism operators to be wary of a scam operating in the region.

Tourists Urged To Snuggle

Tourists Urged To Snuggle

South Burnett tourist operators will be hoping they’ll get a boost from a new tourism marketing campaign which is encouraging travellers to take a break from the city and head to Southern Queensland where “somewhere in the country … it’s snuggling season”.

Council Hosts Tourism Forum

Council Hosts Tourism Forum

Toowoomba Regional Council will be hosting a tourism forum on May 29 to exchange ideas and suggest a way forward for the local industry.