COVID ‘Bonus’ For Local Tourism
A group of tourists will be exploring the South Burnett in their motorhomes later this month, and we can thank the Queensland border closures earlier this year for their visit.
Council Plans $300,000 Trailhead
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a $150,000 grant from the Federal Government to complete the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Cyclists Tempted To Take A Break
Cyclists using the Nanango link between the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and the South Burnett Rail Trail now have no excuse not to rest up and enjoy a break in Nanango.
Cycling Tourists To Explore Area
Motorists should keep an eye out this weekend for a group of cycling tourists who’ll be exploring Cooyar and Upper Yarraman
Sunday Sidewalk Plan For Nanango
A new monthly market is set to enliven Nanango’s CBD within a few weeks.
Stomping Good Time At Winery
A new format helped Kingsley Grove Estate attract the biggest crowd yet to its annual grape-stomping festival held at its vineyard and cellar door near Kingaroy on Saturday.
Last Chance To Make Peanut History
Kingaroy’s Big Peanut is rapidly taking shape in artist Kano’s workshop, but he still needs parts from South Burnett residents to help make it “more special”.
$4.4m Upgrades For Rail Trail
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail will receive $4.4 million in upgrades this year, thanks to an investment by Somerset Regional Council and grants from the State and Federal Governments.
Meet Our New Tourism Officer
The South Burnett’s new Tourism Officer is looking forward to the challenge of increasing the region’s visitor numbers over the next few years.
Two Events Receive Funding
Two South Burnett events – both forced to cancel this year due to COVID-19 – have received funding under the latest round of the State Government’s Queensland Destination Events Program.
No Tourism Officer Until 2021
The South Burnett’s new Tourism Development Officer will not be appointed until early next year.
Story Of Benarkin Officially Unveiled
Visitors to Benarkin will now have the opportunity to leave with a better understanding of the history of the once-thriving timber town, thanks to the efforts of the Blackbutt District Tourism and Heritage Association.
Heading Wins Industry Award
The founder of Clovely Estate – the South Burnett’s largest vineyard and winery – has been presented with a special award to recognise his significant contribution to the Queensland wine industry.
Celebrity Chef Booked For BaconFest
Kingaroy BaconFest organisers have announced the dates for the 2021 festival – and the news that celebrity chef Miguel Maestre will be headlining the event.
Festive Hampers For Sale
Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre has special Christmas hampers for sale … perfect for residents looking for a unique, locally produced Christmas gift.
Tourism Numbers Remain High
The South Burnett has recorded the highest occupancy rate across the Southern Queensland Country Tourism region (SQCT) for the fourth consecutive month, according to a new study.
Linville Celebrates Its Heritage
This weekend is going to be huge in the little town of Linville with the inaugural Heritage Festival kicking off on Friday night.
Wineries Launch TV Campaign
A TV advertising campaign by the South Burnett Wine Industry Association has proven so popular the group is considering running it again during the summer holidays.
Tourism Officer ‘Within Weeks’
The South Burnett’s local tourism association, Visit South Burnett, hopes to appoint a Tourism Development Officer within weeks.
Roberta’s Connecting Forks & Farms
Diners at the KCCI breakfast in Kingaroy on Thursday morning had the opportunity to preview copies of local chef Roberta Schablon’s new cookbook, “The Saucy Fork”.
