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.
Petition Launched To
Open Rail Trail ‘Gaps’
An online petition has been launched seeking support from the State Government to complete two “missing” sections of the Brisbane Valley Rail trail.
South Burnett Tourism
Association Winds Up
South Burnett Tourism Association members voted on Tuesday night to wind the group up
Model Exhibit On Display
Wondai Heritage Museum has a special exhibit on display, a model of the HMS Endeavour
Two History Events Coming Up
Former Nanango mayor Reg McCallum will be the guest speaker at Friday’s “History Morning” at Nukku Nook
Maxi Fun For Mini Club
No you weren’t imagining it, there were a LOT of Minis on South Burnett roads at the weekend.
Uni Students Lend A Hand
Some of the Durong Dingo Sanctuary’s immediate fencing problems have been solved … thanks to fundraising, generous donations and the help of a bunch of eager young volunteers.
Tourism Numbers Rise 11.3pc
New research released by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) today estimates there has been an 11.3 per cent rise in domestic tourism across the Southern Queensland Country region in the year ending March 2015.
Tourism Association May Wind Up Soon
The South Burnett Tourism Association (SBTA) may close down in a fortnight, leaving the region’s tourist operators without a voice in the way the region is promoted to potential visitors in the future.
Universe Opens Up In Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Observatory has formally opened its doors to the public after its long move from Maidenwell
