Tourism

Jules Says Farewell

Jules Says Farewell

Regional Tourism Development Officer Jules McMurtrie has bid farewell to local tourism operators in the latest issue of the Southern Queensland Country Tourism newsletter.

Tourism Association To Redefine Aims

Tourism Association To Redefine Aims

The South Burnett Tourism Association will seek input from tourism operators and interested regional groups over coming weeks about what its role and objectives should be.

Brisbane Gets An Extra Day Off

Brisbane Gets An Extra Day Off

The State Government announced today that a public holiday has been declared for the Brisbane Local Government Area for Friday, November 14.

Special Two-Day Show
At Gallery This Weekend

Special Two-Day Show<br> At Gallery This Weekend

South Burnett residents will get a chance to become art critics this weekend when artist Lee Porter’s exhibition “Can You See What I See?” goes on show for two days at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery.

Flood Money For Events

Flood Money For Events

Three South Burnett events have gained funding under a special State Government support package for events affected by floods earlier this year.

Brochure Sells Area To Schools

Brochure Sells Area To Schools

Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the organisation responsible for promotion of the South Burnett – has produced a new brochure aimed at selling the area to school groups.

Yarraman On Track For Centenary

Yarraman On Track For Centenary

Get on track and head for Yarraman! On Saturday, May 18, residents will be celebrating 100 years since the arrival of the first train to the town.

Wine Tourism Launch In Toowoomba

Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the tourism body responsible for promotion of the South Burnett – will be launching a new “Food & Wine Development Plan” in Toowoomba on May 24.

Autumn On Show

Autumn On Show

Brilliant autumn weather helped shape a brilliant Wondai Autumn Garden Expo at the weekend.

A Noble Victory … At Last!

A Noble Victory … At Last!

Moffatdale’s Wally Pesudovs has been quietly celebrating a victory. After five years of hard work, four failed crops and $18,000 in outlays, he’s finally released his first wine.

Bold New Vision For Tourism

Bold New Vision For Tourism

The South Burnett Tourism Association has backed away from oblivion at its rescheduled AGM, voting instead to elect a new executive and adopt a bold, new vision which will see it focus on local projects with greater member participation.

New Fund For Flood-Affected Events

New Fund For Flood-Affected Events

The Queensland State Government announced today it has created a $150,000 fund so that flood-affected areas can reschedule events that had to be cancelled because of the 2013 floods.

Race Countdown Begins

Race Countdown Begins

One of the South Burnett’s most iconic picnic race meetings will be held five weeks from now … the 91st annual Burrandowan Picnic Races on Saturday, May 11.

SBWIA Withdraws Offer Of Help

SBWIA Withdraws Offer Of Help

The South Burnett Wine Industry Association has backed away from a proposal that it merge with the South Burnett Tourism Association to help keep the region’s tourism organisation alive.

Centenary Celebration In May

Centenary Celebration In May

Time really flies in Yarraman … this year, they’re going to be celebrating Oktoberfest in May!

New Guide For Tourists Released

New Guide For Tourists Released

Southern Queensland Country Tourism has launched a new guide to inspire visitors to choose the local region for their next holiday.

Visitors Enjoy Easter Fun

Visitors Enjoy Easter Fun

The Easter long weekend always attracts a horde of visitors to the South Burnett … and this year has been no exception.

Made In The Shade

Made In The Shade

After their driveway washed down the hill this summer, the Coopers were due for a bit of sunshine.

Tourism Group At Crossroads

Tourism Group At Crossroads

The South Burnett Tourism Association is at a crossroads after its outgoing President yesterday called for the organisation to be wound up.

Grants Open For Tourism Operators

A Federal Government grants program to assist the tourism industry has opened for applications and Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss is urging South Burnett businesses to apply.