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.
Wondai Votes For Village Green
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend $100,000 to create a “village green” in Wondai’s CBD by June next year.
A Big Hand For Expo
A constant stream of people passed through Kingaroy’s inaugural Hand Made Expo Markets
Historic Buildings Join Heritage Register
The five South Burnett buildings nominated for Heritage listing in August have been entered into the Queensland Heritage Register.
Conference To Discuss Tourism Plans
Planning for the new Southern Queensland Country Tourism region – which covers the South Burnett – will be discussed at an upcoming tourism conference in Toowoomba.
MPs Keep Busy In Town
The visiting Cabinet ministers are taking the opportunity of their trip to Kingaroy to visit local government offices and promote various State Government initiatives.
