A Long Journey Ends In Triumph
“After five years of hard work, this day has finally arrived …” The emotion in Leo Geraghty’s voice as he spoke summed up the significance of last week’s official opening of “55 Million Years Ago”.
Railway Dream Becomes A Reality
The long journey by the Murgon Men’s Shed to secure a steam locomotive to park beside the South Burnett Rail Trail was finally realised on Monday with the unveiling of C17 No 763.
Survey Supports Public Transport
Local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett (VSB) has urged local groups, organisations and businesses to write letters of support in favour of the introduction of public transport in the region.
Wineries Win Big At State Awards
South Burnett winemakers walked away with a swag of medals at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
Flyers Enjoy A Fun Weekend
The Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society hosted a “fun fly” event at the weekend at their Booie airfield.
Country Muster Celebrates 20 Years
A wild hailstorm – and a blackout – on Friday night may have tossed things around a bit at the 2023 Heritage Nanango Country Muster but it couldn’t stop the music for long at the four-day festival.
Did You ‘Avo Good Time In Blackbutt?
Blackbutt’s annual celebration of everything avocado attracted crowds to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail parkland near Memorial Hall on Saturday.
Official Opening Of Bike Trails
The multi-million dollar Mountain Bike Trails project at Russell Park was officially opened with a small ceremony at Fishers Lookout on the Bunya Mountains on Saturday morning.
55 Million Years Ago Comes To Life
Here’s a special sneak peek inside Murgon’s multi-million dollar art gallery and fossil museum which is rapidly taking shape in Macalister Street!
Wine Tourism Grants Open
Applications for Round 5 of Wine Australia’s Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants program is now open for wine producers.
Open Day At Camp Duckadang
Lions Camp Duckadang – on the upper reaches of the Brisbane River – is holding an Open Day on Saturday to allow groups to “road test” the facilities.
Proston Gears Up For Centenary
The Proston and District Heritage Association has unveiled some of the activities planned for the town’s huge Centenary weekend!
Heritage Lives On At Stonehouse
More than 800 visitors from across south-east Queensland took advantage of the great weather at the weekend to visit the old Stonehouse at Moore.
Brisbane Our Main Tourist Market
Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast are the South Burnett’s three main sources of tourists, according to a recent study carried out at the region’s Visitor Information Centres (VICs).
10pc Dam Discount For Locals
South Burnett residents can get a 10 per cent discount on campsites and cabins at the region’s two dams if they book in non-peak periods.
Council Negotiating With VSB
South Burnett Regional Council is in the process of negotiating a new agreement with local tourism organisation, Visit South Burnett (VSB).
Register Now For Fishing Comp
Registrations are now open for the 2023 Festival of the Dams fishing competition.
Tourism Figures Bouncing Back
The Southern Queensland Country tourism area – which includes the South Burnett – recorded almost 2.5 million domestic overnight visits in the year to September 2022, Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio said on Monday.
Survey To Assess VIC’s Future
An online survey will determine what the Murgon community would like to see done with their Visitor Information Centre.
Council Vollies Enjoy Day Out
Volunteers at the Council-owned Visitor Information Centres and museums in the South Burnett recently enjoyed a “famil” (ie. familiarisation tour) of the region’s attractions.
