New Direction For Tourism
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is embarking on a new strategic direction that will be focused on marketing Queensland and its experiences, not individual destinations.
Holiday Weekend Is Looking Good
Visitor numbers at most events in the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend were up … which has encouraged organisers.
More Room To Have A Good Time
Dancers at this year’s Waterhole Rocks will be able to twist and jive on a specially extended dancefloor
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Update
It’s now eight months since the announcement about funding for completion of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail by the Queensland Government in January.
Jimna Tower ‘In Danger Of Collapse’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is seeking community feedback on the latest structural report into the Jimna Fire Tower.
Croc Snaps Up Gold For Blackbutt Bakery
The Blackbutt Bakery has come home laden with trophies from the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition, held in Melbourne last week.
Did You Ava Good Time?
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents have a new town song – and a new sport to practise for next year – following the 7th annual Bloomin’ Beautiful festival at the weekend.
Wineries Double Medal Count
South Burnett wineries more than doubled their 2015 medal count at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
Maclagan Recalls The Day Life Changed
Strange things happened in Australia during World War I. “German Shepherds” became “Alsatians”, many families anglicised their German-sounding surnames, and the tiny town of Mt Bismarck, south of the Bunya Mountains, became Maclagan …
Concert To Pay Tribute To Angus
Cherbourg will hold an outdoor concert on Saturday, October 1 as part of the October long weekend
Nanango Now An RV Friendly Town
Nanango became the first South Burnett town to be officially declared an ‘RV Friendly Town’ on Tuesday.
Boat Permits Phasing Out
The State Government has begun phasing out boating permits for Wivenhoe and Somerset dams.
South Burnett Draws A Crowd
The South Burnett drew a lot of favourable attention at this year’s Regional Flavours in Brisbane
Holiday Winner Picks South Burnett First
Yallakool Tourist Park recently played host to the lucky winner of the Wide Bay-Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils holiday promotion.
Rail Trail Celebrations Planned For October
The new South Burnett Rail Trail will be officially opened on the October long weekend as part of this year’s South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show festival of events.
Cold Snap To End Soon
Freezing conditions which have swept over the South Burnett for the last few days should come to an end soon.
Resource Sector Keeps Local
Accommodation Operators Afloat
Workers taking part in shutdowns and other operational works at the Tarong Power Stations are keeping most of the region’s accommodation operators afloat at the moment.
Wayne’s On Deck At Home
Former South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann seems to be settling into life post-Council
Warm Weather Fires Up The Fishing
It’s been another big month of fishing in the South Burnett, with consistent captures of big native fish in both Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams
Dams Attract More Visitors
Visitor numbers at Bjelke-Petersen Dam and Lake Boondooma have risen between 8 and 12 per cent over the last year.
