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Rail, Coach Services Cut Back

Long-haul train and coach services within Queensland will be temporarily reduced as part of wider efforts to contain COVID-19.

Boondooma, Yallakool Close

The South Burnett’s two lakeside tourist parks have been closed due to COVID-19 precautions.

National Park Camps To Close

The State Government is closing all camping areas within Queensland National Parks, State Forests and Recreation Areas from Thursday (March 26) until further notice.

Gympie Suspends Volunteer-Run Services

Gympie Regional Council will suspend all volunteer activities in an effort to safeguard health and help contain the spread of COVID-19.

Phyllis Shows Pumpkin Pride

Tourists who drive through Goomeri now have a new option for a selfie .. with a difference!

VSB Fears Tourism Meltdown

The Visit South Burnett (VSB) local tourism organisation is concerned event cancellations due to COVID-19 could devastate the region’s tourism operators.

Rotarians To Flock To Kingaroy

Hundreds of Rotarians will be heading to Kingaroy next year – and between $500,000 and $750,000 pumped into the local economy – thanks to local businessman Neil Black.

Push To Form ‘Dark Sky Park’ Association

The push for the Bunya Mountains to become a “Dark Sky Park” is continuing despite a lukewarm response from some local residents last year.

Volunteers With A Generous Heart

A bright idea and fundraising by two Council volunteers will make life a little bit safer for visitors to Kingaroy

Bunya Nut Cookbook Unveiled

A new recipe book showcasing tried and tested Bunya nut recipes from mountain residents was launched last week.

New Tourism Group Launches

The immediate future of international tourism in Queensland looks bleak, but South Burnett tourism operators could benefit from a lift in domestic tourism.

Forum Targets Regional Priorities

A quarterly community forum to gather feedback and set priorities for the future of the Wide Bay-Burnett and Fraser Coast region was held in Cherbourg on Monday.

Wondai Can’t Join Tourism Group … Yet

The Wondai Business Networking Group will have to incorporate before it can join the South Burnett Regional Council’s Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC).

Going Nuts For Visitors

Members and friends of the Bunya Mountains Natural History Association have been busily breaking up bunya cones to pop the nuts into the freezer.

New Group Wants Return To Old Ways

A long decline in the South Burnett’s tourism industry can be reversed if local operators stop listening to government tourism organisations and return to doing things themselves

Bunya Rainforest Lookout Officially Opens

The State Government is encouraging visitors to take a look at $600,000 worth of Works For Queensland upgrades completed recently at the Bunya Mountains.

Tourism Group Starts Membership Drive

The Visit South Burnett Local Tourism Organisation will launch a membership drive over the coming four weeks as part of its plan to reinvigorate local tourism

Sprints Join List Of Cancellations

The annual Wondai Street Sprints – scheduled to run on April 4-5 – have joined the growing list of local events cancelled in 2020.

Council Staff Leaving VICs

The South Burnett Regional Council is moving its staff out of the region’s Visitor Information Centres (VICs) “to enable higher productivity”.

Council To Enter Tourism Partnership

After several months of negotiations, South Burnett Regional Council will enter into a partnership arrangement with the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation.

TRC Pushes For Passenger Rail

Toowoomba Regional Council plans to work with key local stakeholders and neighbouring councils to build a business case for a passenger rail service to Toowoomba.

Warm Water Fires Up The Fish!

The hot weather and potential afternoon storm build-ups are creating some great opportunities for big Bass and Yellowbelly

Tourism Meeting At Wooroolin

The South Burnett Regional Council will hold a public meeting at Wooroolin Hall in early December to unveil its plans for tourism promotion in 2020

Three Lifestyle TV Shows Axed

The South Burnett’s frequent appearances on TV will be reduced after Channel 7 announced on Wednesday it will axe three popular Queensland lifestyle shows