For the past four weeks Proston residents have been able to enjoy something people in most other South Burnett towns take for granted: going to a local cafe to enjoy a good cup of coffee and a slice of freshly-baked cake.
Last weekend’s R&R Rail Trail Duathlon was a winner for businesses in Blackbutt and Moore, according to the latest monthly report from the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail ambassadors.
Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the organisation that assists with South Burnett tourism promotion – is holding a free digital workshop for local tourism operators next week.
Proston Round Table joined with the Proston Men’s Shed to host a meet’n’greet on Easter Saturday
Water Police will be out in force over the Easter long weekend patrolling dams to ensure the safety of boaties and their passengers.
The push to make the South Burnett a motorcycle-friendly destination is gathering pace.
A record 2.1 million visitors came to Southern Queensland Country over the past 12 months, according to the latest National Visitor Survey Domestic Tourism Snapshot.
The historic Mary Valley Rattler will hit the tracks in Gympie once again following final approval of $4.7 million in funding through the State Government’s $200 million Works for Queensland program.
The recent Australian Caravan Club Chairman’s Muster held in Kingaroy injected more than $50,000 into the local economy, according to club records.
Wondai isn’t the only South Burnett town to draw praise from afar – six traders from Nanango have drawn praise and gratitude from Yeppoon holidaymakers who almost came to grief as they were passing through
The South Burnett has become the first “motorcycle friendly” region in Queensland.
Wine producers are being invited to have a say about the Federal Government’s proposed $10 million Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant program.
Six extra flights a week between Melbourne and Wellcamp Airport will begin on May 8.
Country music legend Chad Morgan paid a flying visit to Blackbutt on Sunday afternoon, and a big slice of the town’s business, community and sporting leaders were there to welcome him.
Tourism Minister Kate Jones reassured the delegates at this week’s Southern Queensland Country Tourism conference in Kingaroy that the State Government was behind them in their efforts.
Four of the South Burnett’s best wineries will be parading their wares at this year’s Wine and Food In The Park Festival, and they’ll be joined by two “out of town” wineries.
The LNP Opposition has promised that if elected at the next State Election it will provide funding for 500 WiFi hotspots in key tourism destinations throughout Queensland,
The State Government has added a 52ha block to the Bunya Mountains National Park to preserve rare range-top grasslands.
Veteran campaigner Dave Wright has refused to give up his fight to save the historic Jimna Fire Tower, despite the fact he expects a final decision about its fate within weeks.
More than 200 members of the Australian Caravan Club will be heading to Kingaroy next month for a special club muster.
