Back Home … At Last!
It’s been four months in the making. But on Friday night, eager visitors finally got to inspect it
Tourists Hit The Roads
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says a report released recently by the Department of Tourism shows an increase in drive tourism In Queensland during 2014 – including an almost 5 per cent rise for the Southern Queensland Country region.
Free Camping Area Pays Off
Sprucing up the formerly run-down Murgon Caravan Park and converting it into a free 48-hour camping ground appears to have paid off for the South Burnett Regional Council and Murgon’s businesses.
Are You Getting Ready To Run?
The second annual Reconciliation Fun Run (or walk) is on again this Sunday from Murgon to Cherbourg!
Local Wineries Win National Awards
Four South Burnett wine outlets have won six awards from Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine
South Burnett Hits The Streets
Create it, and they will come … that was the message from celebrity chef and passionate country produce promoter Miguel Maestre as he helped the South Burnett take over the city on the weekend at Brisbane’s trendy Eat Street Markets.
Autumn Wine Dinner
Features Local Produce
Clovely Estate will be hosting a Winemaker’s Dinners at historic Barambah Station next month
Book To Record History
Of A Lost Timber Town
A book about the South Burnett’s lost timber town, Wengenville, will be launched on June 21
Tarong Grant Kickstarts Expansion
A $50,000 grant from the Tarong Community Partnership Fund has kickstarted a major upgrade of SBcare’s Lakeview Friendship Centre in Kingaroy.
Observatory Takes Shape At New Home
The former Maidenwell Astronomical Observatory is starting to take shape at its new Kingaroy home
June Long Weekend Axed In 2016
The June Queen’s Birthday long weekend will be axed next year, the State Government announced today.
Business Visitors Push Tourism Growth
Visitors from within Queensland to the Southern Queensland Country tourism region – which includes the South Burnett – increased 15.6 per cent over last year, according to the latest Domestic Tourism Snapshot released today by Tourism and Events Queensland.
New Tourism Guide Unveiled
The new 2015-16 Southern Queensland Country Visitors’ Guide guide is about to hit the streets
Bridge Closed For Inspection
The historic Dickabram Bridge over the Mary River near Theebine will be closed from early next week so it can be inspected for safety and signage improved.
Do We Have A Signature Dish?
What dish defines the South Burnett? Australia’s national broadcaster would love to know …
Fire Tower Action Group
Points To Mt Allan Repairs
The action group fighting to have the Jimna Fire Tower repaired and re-opened to the public say that “new information” has come to light which should help their cause.
Goodbye To Farewell Signs
New South Burnett signs which will be erected around the region within the next two months will no longer bid hello and farewell to visitors travelling along the D’Aguilar Highway between Blackbutt, Yarraman and Nanango.
Western Flights Take Off At Wellcamp
Travellers can now fly to St George, Cunnamulla, Thargomindah, Charleville, Quilpie, Windorah and Birdsville from Toowoomba’s new Wellcamp (Brisbane West) airport.
Dams Packed Over Holidays
More than 3700 visitors stayed at Boondooma Dam and Yallakool Recreation Parks over the Christmas holidays.
More Volunteers Thanked
On Tuesday, December 16, volunteers from the Murgon Visitor Information Centre travelled to Moffatdale Ridge for their annual Christmas party.
