Hayden To Front Tourism Campaign
One of Kingaroy’s favourite sons, Aussie cricket legend Matt Hayden will front a new tourism marketing campaign to encourage more Indian visitors to travel to Queensland.
Tourism President Calls It Quits
The South Burnett Tourism Association (SBTA) will be looking to elect a new President when it holds it re-scheduled Annual General Meeting next month.
Historic Cemetery Comes Alive
Buried somewhere within the walls of Taromeo Cemetery is a time capsule which contains the names of everyone who worked to restore the pioneer site after the devastating 2011 floods.
New Dates For Yellowbelly
The Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association today announced May 4-5 as the new dates for this year’s Yellowbelly Fishing Competition.
TAG Team Discusses Tourism
South Burnett tourism operators gathered in the new Pat Lee Meeting Room at Ringsfield House in Nanango last week to hear industry updates and discuss branding.
The Show Must Go On
Record floods and widespread damage weren’t enough to stop the Windera Music Muster from going ahead
Qld Events Deadline Looms
Events held in regional Queensland have until 5:00pm on Friday (February 15) to apply for funding under Round 24 of the Tourism and Events Queensland Regional Development Program.
Facelift For A Grand Old Pub
Wondai’s iconic “bottom” pub, the Wondai Hotel, is undergoing a major refurbishment which will see it emerge at Easter rechristened as the “Wondai Hotel and Cellars”.
Real Country Hospitality At Hivesville
There’s country hospitality, and then there’s beyond-the-call-of-duty country hospitality …
Showcase Your Handicrafts Online
South Burnett craftspeople have been invited to showcase their wares on the new Hand Made In Country website.
Boondooma Dam Closed
Due to the recent floods, the Lake Boondooma Camping and Recreation Area will be closed until Tuesday, February 12.
SQCT Launches Digital Campaign
Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the regional organisation formed last year charged with marketing the South Burnett – has launched a new video and website in a bid to attract more visitors to the region.
MP Welcomes New Tourism Strategy
The South Burnett’s drive tourism market is set to benefit from this week’s release of the Queensland Drive Tourism Strategy, says Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.
Stocking Up For The Future
South Burnett anglers – and the visitors that flock to our dams – will be in for a tasty treat in a couple of years when the hundreds of thousands of fingerlings released recently into Bjelke-Petersen, Boondooma and Gordonbrook dams reach full-size.
$135,000 Bid To Woo Summer Tourists
A new Southern Queensland Country tourism marketing campaign valued at $135,000 is encouraging Brisbane families to discover a relaxing summer escape in the South Burnett before the end of the school holidays.
Two Lanes To Re-Open On Range
South Burnett residents should receive an early Christmas delivery with two lanes on the Blackbutt Range due to re-open by the end of the week.
Scam Targets Tourist Operators
Southern Queensland Country Tourism is warning tourist operators to beware of a scam that is targeting local businesses.
Spotlight On Local Skills
Christmas shoppers had the opportunity of purchasing some unique local gifts at the Kingaroy Information, Art and Heritage Precinct markets
$170,177 For Autumn Campaign
Southern Queensland Country – the new amalgamated tourism organisation that represents the South Burnett, Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and Granite Belt – has been awarded $170,177 to conduct its Autumn marketing campaign.
$50,000 For Local Events
Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt and the Nanango Country Muster have received a total of $50,000 under the latest round of the Events Queensland Regional Development Program.
