TRC To Take Over Woolshed
Toowoomba Regional Council will take over the day-to-day operations of the Jondaryan Woolshed.
New Dam Signs Coming Soon
Visitors to Yallakool or Lake Boondooma will soon be greeted by new, more modern signs as they enter either tourist park.
Kingaroy To Join ‘Super Highway’
Kingaroy is about to be connected to the State Government’s “Queensland Electric Super Highway” (QESH).
Park Work Starts For Big Peanut
Kingaroy residents will have noticed a large fence has sprung up in Lions Park … it means it’s almost peanut time!
New Tourism Officer Hired
Visit South Burnett has hired a new Tourism Development Officer to work on promoting tourism in the South Burnett region.
Rail Trail Decision Deferred
The South Burnett Regional Council will defer a decision on the future of a proposed Proston-Hivesille Rail Trail to an unspecified future date.
‘T Party’ Visits South Burnett
A “tea party” with a difference was held at Bjelke-Petersen Dam at the weekend when Model T Owners Queensland club cruised in for a two-night stay.
KTM Riders Explore South Burnett
Keen motorbike riders – all fans of the Austrian KTM marque – roared into the South Burnett last week as part of a six-day “Adventure Rallye”.
Rail Trail Users Reject Sub-Lease Plea
Farmers who want to sub-lease rail corridor land between Murgon and Proston should pay for it, according to the South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association.
Clovely Closes City Cellar Door
Clovely Estate has announced they will close their Brisbane cellar door to increase the company’s focus on the South Burnett.
$2m Push For Farm Tourism
An authentic taste of farm life is on the holiday menu for Queensland tourists with the launch of a $2 million campaign to attract visitors to farms and help farmers diversify their incomes.
Bacon Countdown Begins
Bacon lovers beware … Kingaroy BaconFest is just over 100 days away.
Wine Industry Group Winds Up
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association (SBWIA) has voted to wind up.
Region To Feature In TV Show
Foods produced in Kingaroy will feature in a new six-episode TV show after the South Burnett Regional Council voted to contribute $12,000 towards the production.
Bin Art Tells Important Stories
Three industrial waste bins on the Bunya Mountains have a new look thanks to artist Miri and the Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc (BMCAI).
New Group To Replace SB Directions
South Burnett Regional Council will set up a new Regional Development Advisory Committee to take over many of the functions of former peak economic advisory body, South Burnett Directions.
Trio Seeks Support For Rail Trail
A delegation from the South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association addressed the SBRC’s March meeting on Wednesday to seek Council support for a Proston-Hivesville Rail Trail.
National Park Closed
The tiny The Palms National Park, near Cooyar, is currently closed to the public.
TRC Unveils Tourism Website
Toowoomba Regional Council has launched a new website designed to attract more visitors to the Toowoomba region.
Visitors Leave Dollars Behind
Nineteen motorhomes have been spending the past few days exploring the South Burnett – and adding valuable dollars to the local economy.
