$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.
Cedarvale Enjoys A Facelift
The historic ‘Cedarvale’ cottage at Dandabah on the Bunya Mountains has undergone a much-needed facelift thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the support of the Heritage Nanango Community Branch.
Rail Trail Boosts Local Economy
A significant number of people are visiting the South Burnett to walk, run or ride pushbikes on the rail trail, Cr Ros Heit told January’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting, and the numbers are continuing to grow.
Tourism Executive Re-Elected
The management team was re-elected unopposed at the recent Annual General Meeting of Visit South Burnett.
VIC Delegates Visit Region
Almost 40 delegates representing Visitor Information Centres from across Queensland are discovering the magic of the South Burnett during a four-day visit to the region.
Tourism Business Hits Market
The lease on one of the South Burnett’s best-known tourism businesses has hit the market.
Open Air Art Captures Bunyas
Artist Frida Forsberg will be unveiling 20 new paintings inspired by the spectacular flora and fauna of the Bunya Mountains at a free open air art exhibition on November 23-24.
Grant For Great Horse Ride
The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride has received a $22,500 grant from Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants program.
Cooyar Celebrates Bridge Centenary
The centenary of the original “Swinging Bridge” over Cooyar Creek at Cooyar was marked by a small ceremony in the nearby park on Friday.
Machinery Day Was A Big Hit
The Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club’s recent weekend rally attracted a huge range of historic and quirky vehicles to the club’s grounds near Kingaroy Airport.
Big Weekend Ahead At Gordonbrook
More than 100 mountain bike riders will be in action at the two-day AusCycling Queensland Cross Country Mountain Bike Championships at Gordonbrook Dam this weekend.
Blackbutt Bursts With Avo Pride
Did you ava good time this year at the Blackbutt Avocado Festival?
Maidenwell Offers A Perfect Mix
The inaugural Maidenwell Music Mix was true to its name at the weekend, offering a “mix” of country, pop and soft rock music to keep the crowd entertained.
Country Music Takes Over Nanango
Campervans and caravans packed into the Nanango Showgrounds at the weekend in what the organisers of the annual Heritage Nanango Country Muster described as a “not too bad” roll-up.
Music Mix Ready To Take Off
The inaugural “Maidenwell Music Mix” – a festival which aims to put Maidenwell on Queensland’s annual music calendar – will be held this weekend in a special area behind the Maidenwell Hotel.
BaconFest: What’s Happening
Wondering what’s happening (and when) over this sizzling weekend of bacon-themed fun in Kingaroy?
Free Event For Nature Lovers
Wildlife lovers have a treat in store next month at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall.
Historic Buildings Mark 150 Years
There was everything from bush poetry and folk music to Cobb & Co Coach rides at Moore’s historic Stonehouse open days last weekend.
Kingaroy’s XFactor Is Bacon
Health and beauty salon XFactor Aesthetics has taken out the top prize in this year’s Kingaroy BaconFest window competition.
