Rail Trail Draws 11,000 A Year
The Yarraman-Linville Rail Trail has been hosting an average of 31 users per day – or more than 11,000 users per annum – for almost the last three years.
Council Seeks Input On Tourism Strategy
“Tourism is a vital and growing part of the Toowoomba Region economy and has great potential for jobs growth and attracting visitors and business to the region, Toowoomba Regional Council Cr Geoff McDonald said last week.
Colinton Boys Won’t Be Forgotten
The official launch of a new history book detailing the stories behind the names on the historic Colinton War Memorial was launched on Saturday.
Rail Trail Run Will Change Date
The annual Blackbutt to Linville R&R Rail Trail Experience will move from the October long weekend to May next year because of magpies.
‘For Sale’ Sign Dashes Dream
The dream of a new multi-million motel and conference centre development in Kingaroy has evaporated
Another Year Of Progress For NaTDA
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association (NaTDA) looked back on another year of significant progress in and around Nanango when it held its Annual General Meeting on September 17.
Italian Festival Draws Bumper Crowd
Between 700 and 800 people travelled to Moffatdale Ridge for the South Burnett’s first-ever Italian Festival
Spend Saturday Morning At The Markets
If you love browsing through country markets and you’re visiting the South Burnett or Cherbourg over the October long weekend, make sure you get to Nanango on Saturday morning, October 3.
Clovely Wins Big At State Wine Awards
Brett Heading and Dr Susan Mercer have every reason to smile after the couple’s Clovely Estate winery won two major awards plus gold, silver and four bronze medals at the 32nd Annual Queensland Wine Awards.
Rise In International Visitors
International visitor numbers to Southern Queensland Country have increased 5.6 per cent to 51,000 visitors, according to figures released today.
Nominations Invited
For Chairman’s Award
Southern Queensland Country Tourism has launched a new award for local tourism operators: the SQCT Chairman’s Award.
Big Makeover For Bucket
Nanango’s famous “Big Bucket” is sporting a new $5000 paint job, thanks to ESCO and Terry Mackrell
Action Group Plans To Press MP
JFAGI plans to approach Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne to save Jimna’s fire tower from demolition
Funding For Autumn Tourism Push
Southern Queensland Country – the Regional Tourism Organisation responsible for the South Burnett as well as most of southern and western Queensland – will benefit from $347,000 in funding to support tourism and events in the region.
Olde Worlde Comes To Nanango
After last year’s weather forced Nanango’s Medieval Fayre to take cover in the Cultural Centre, Saturday’s sunshine had everyone smiling.
MPs’ Energetic Defence Of Nanango
Shadow Energy Minister Andrew Powell dropped into the South Burnett Energy Centre in Nanango on Wednesday as part of a push to highlight there are, in fact, two “energy centres” in the Nanango electorate.
Popular Camping Spot Re-Opens
A popular camping and day-use area in Imbil State Forest has reopened after a $1.5 million revamp by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
Wine Industry May Spread Its Wings
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association may spread its wings to become the region’s peak tourism industry body.
Brisbane Gets A Taste Of Our Best
The annual Courier-Mail Regional Flavours festival shone a spotlight on the best of the South Burnett in Brisbane at the weekend.
The Emu Has (Almost) Landed …
It’s taken a little longer than a year and it’s involved everything from collection tins in local stores to two CROW-FM radiothons and two open air movie nights … but on Saturday, July 25, Wondai’s memorial to its much-loved former town emu Charlotte will finally be unveiled.
