Crafters Wanted For
New Mountain Markets
Organisers of the new monthly Bunya Mountains Markets are looking for quality stallholders
Crafters Wanted For
War Displays Move To Yarraman
Tourists hoping to get a glimpse of the wartime past at Kingaroy Airport are going to be disappointed
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!
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.
Region Getting Ready To Go On Show
South Burnett and Cherbourg will be offering a jam-packed program of events this October long weekend
South Burnett Goes On Show
The South Burnett was on show at Regional Flavours, Brisbane’s annual food event, on the weekend
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.
Tourism Associations Aim
To Grow Nanango’s Economy
Showing Nanango businesses easy ways to make more money from tourism will be a major topic of conversation when the Nanango Tourism and Development Association and the South Burnett Tourism Association meet on June 24.
Training Course For Tourism Workers
People who would like to secure a job in the tourism or hospitality industry are being invited to take part in a four-day training course later this month.
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 Approves Motel Changes
The SBRC has given the green light for alterations to plans for Kingaroy’s new $5.3 million motel
Drop In Domestic Visitors
A slump in local tourism has been confirmed by figures released today by Tourism and Events Queensland.
Iconic Sign To Be Restored
The iconic Ban Ban Springs sign located near the junction of the Burnett and Isis Highways is currently being restored.
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.
Tourist Park Expansions Planned
The South Burnett Regional Council wants to build extra holiday accommodation units at the Yallakool and Lake Boondooma tourist parks after Easter holiday makers booked out all existing cabins at both dams.
Rotary Rewards Tourism Success
The Rotary Club of Kingaroy is very pleased to announce that the Pride of Workmanship Award for March was made to Shannon and Megan Scott of Taste South Burnett for their excellent commitment to developing tourism in the South Burnett.
Tourism Group Aims
To Double Membership
The South Burnett Tourism Association plans to launch a membership drive this year to double its numbers.
Call For Photo Competition Entries
Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails are calling on the South Burnett’s photographers to enter their new photographic competition.
Cheeseworld On The Move
After more than 10 years of seven-day trading, Goomeri Cheeseworld is moving to a new business model
$550,000 Tourism Campaign ‘Biggest Ever’
The change of seasons will be the focus of a new $550,000 tourism marketing campaign designed to showcase Southern Queensland Country (SQC).
