Council Reviews Role Of VICs
The South Burnett Regional Council is considering turning over management of the region’s five Visitor Information Centres to the volunteers who staff them.
Private Camping Now Insured
Farmers who allow campers to pitch a swag on their properties can now be covered against potentially ruinous public liability insurance claims if something goes wrong.
Did Someone Mention Bacon?
Kingaroy’s going pig-crazy at the moment (is there any pink paint left in town?) as the BaconFest weekend of events trots even closer …
Longest Rail Trail Now Officially Open
Australia’s longest continuous hiking, cycling and horse riding rail trail is now a reality with the official completion of the final stage of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
Council To Consult On Tourist Guide
The South Burnett Regional Council will consult on Wednesday with tourism operators about the recent release of its “Let’s Go South Burnett” tourist publication.
Regional Flavours: Time For A Rethink?
A South Burnett trade delegation recently returned from its annual, weekend-long marketing effort at the Regional Flavours food and wine expo at South Bank.
$220,000 Promise To Wine Industry
The State Government has committed to provide the Queensland Wine Industry Association with $220,000 to promote tourism, opening the door for the association to apply for a matching federal grant.
$1.5m Upgrade For Fire Tower
The historic Jimna Fire Tower – the subject of multiple protests by local residents for more than a decade – will have $1 million spent on it by the State Government during 2018-19.
Tipperary Reopens Cellar Door Cafe
Tipperary Estate at Moffatdale has had a very low profile for the past two years … but two weeks ago the business quietly came back to life.
Spotlight On South Burnett In Brisbane
South Burnett Regional Council and local businesses will again be promoting the best of what the area has to offer at the Regional Flavours food and wine festival in Brisbane this weekend.
Tourism’s On Right Track At Yarraman
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail has an exciting new feature for visitors to explore after the official opening of the Yarraman Railway Station Park Interpretive Centre on Friday.
Rail Trail Guide Released Online
A new guide covering the South Burnett Rail Trail has been released and can be downloaded online.
Tourism Jobs Grow 4.7pc
Southern Queensland Country’s tourism industry has recorded strong growth in the last year.
Cycling Challenge Attracts Record Numbers
An endurance cycling race held on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail last Saturday drew more than 142 competitors, though only 132 managed to finish the gruelling course.
MP Attacks ‘Grey Nomad Tax’
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the State Government to scrap what she describes as a “heartless” tax on grey nomads.
1.4m Tourists Visited Region: SQCT
More than 1.4 million domestic tourists holidayed in the Southern Queensland Country area in the year to March 2018, according to new Tourism Research Australia data.
Rail Trail Tourism Rising
Tourist numbers on the South Burnett Rail Trail are already matching traffic flows on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Blackbutt and Moore, according to new data released by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Massive Weekend For Kingaroy Lions
An amazing 888 riders registered to take part in the Kingaroy Lions Club annual trail ride at the weekend, the biggest event the club has ever hosted.
Jason Sets Rail Trail Record
Rail Trail fans watched in awe as the small dots appeared on an online map on Friday night, tracking the progress of the first-known non-stop pushbike ride from Kilkivan to Wulkuraka.
Murals Get Tick of Approval
A project to decorate the Murgon Visitor Information Centre’s walls with six murals was officially opened last Thursday by South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff.
