Toowoomba Joins New Tourism Group
Toowoomba Regional Council has voted to join Tourism Darling Downs, a breakaway tourism group established last year by Wellcamp Airport developer John Wagner.
Camping Area Shuts For Upgrade
The Department of National Parks has advised that the Emu Creek camping area will be closed for a fortnight to allow a major upgrade to the toilet block.
Yellowbelly Lands Another Record
The annual Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition broke its third attendance record in a row over the weekend.
No Local Wine At Games
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association says it is disappointed with Commonwealth Games organisers, who have snubbed Queensland’s wines and opted to sell Victorian wines at the Games instead.
SQCT Looking For Members
Southern Queensland Country Tourism believes there is strength in numbers, and has put out a call for local tourism operators to join the organisation.
Wineries Urged To Apply For Grants
South Burnett tourism operators, wineries, and cellar doors have been urged to join a new national effort to attract more international wine tourists to Australia.
Forum Cooks Up Tourism Ideas
Running a ‘best burger’ competition and developing a tourism centre for peanuts were two ideas for growing tourism to come out of a recent forum organised by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Tourism Group Claims Record
Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the regional organisation that the South Burnett Regional Council recently quit – is claiming a record number of domestic tourists over the past year.
Park Tracks Temporarily Closed
The Department of National Parks has advised that several walking tracks in the Bunya Mountains National Park will be closed briefly next week to allow the removal of large, hazardous trees.
History On Show At Blackbutt
Railway buffs should take a moment to drop into the restored Nukku rail siding building which now sits alongside the former Nukku School on the rail trail at Blackbutt.
Cycling Trails Get Go-Ahead
The South Burnett Mountain Bike Club has received approval to begin construction of a dedicated series of cycling trails through the Mceuen forestry area near Wondai.
User Group Calls For Single Trail Body
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association has called for the establishment of a single authority to manage the entire Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
Local Tourism Group In Limbo
The future of the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation (LTO) is unclear following the collapse of negotiations between the LTO and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Art Funding Could Target Silos
Could Kingaroy’s iconic peanut silos become an artistic masterpiece if the ALP retains power at the State Election?
$330,000 Facelift For Dandabah
The picnic area and National Park visitor information centre at Dandabah have enjoyed a $330,000 upgrade, thanks to the State Government.
Festival To Take New Name, Focus
The South Burnett And Cherbourg On Show October long weekend festival committee voted to wind itself up on Tuesday.
Proston Makes Its Mark
Visitors who use Proston’s new free caravan parking area will soon be able to enjoy something truly unique in the South Burnett.
Get Set For A Big Weekend!
The annual South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend festival will get underway on Friday … here’s a quick guide to what’s on!
Park Showers, Track Closed
Due to the limited rainfall in the region over the past few months, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has temporarily closed the showers at Clancys and Emu Creek camping areas in Benarkin State Forest.
Five Trails To Meet At Kilkivan
The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride will be held again this weekend, later than usual due to long-term drought in the region.
