Name Of New Tourism Group Confirmed
Local tourism leader Mary-Clare Power has confirmed that the name of the new tourism organisation that will cover the South Burnett will be “Southern Queensland Country Tourism Incorporated”.
Gordonbrook Dam Re-Opens
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Gordonbrook Dam re-opened to the public on Monday.
Tourism Boss Urges Caution Over Funding
Local tourism leader Mary-Clare Power has warned that the recent announcement by the State Government of a doubling in funding to regional tourism organisations does not mean that funding to the local group would automatically be doubled.
South Burnett Showcase In September
Southburnett.com.au is proud to be supporting South Burnett On Show, an entertainment showcase being co-ordinated by the South Burnett Wine Industry Association from September 29 to October 1.
Funding Doubled For Regional Tourism
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has announced a doubling of funding for Regional Tourism Organisations at the inaugural DestinationQ Forum held today in Cairns.
Merger Meeting In Toowoomba
The next round of industry consultations regarding the merger between the “Toowoomba Golden West & South Burnett” and “Southern Downs & Granite Belt” regional tourism organisations have begun.
RACQ To Push Drive Tourism
South Burnett tourism operators will welcome today’s announcement by the RACQ that it will launch a major marketing campaign in August to help turbo-charge Queensland’s “drive tourism” industry.
New-Look Tourism Group Moves Closer
The current regional tourism organisation promoting the South Burnett will cease to exist at the end of the month as the Southern Downs and Granite Belt merger moves a step closer, but the process seems to have claimed one more scalp.
Visitors Urged To See Our Natural Wonders
Toowoomba Golden West and South Burnett Tourism have launched a $68,000 multi-media campaign to entice visitors to take a “Cool Country Escape” in the region.
Blackbutt Range To
Re-Open To Two Lanes
South Burnett motorists – and tourism operators – will breathe a sigh of relief when two lanes re-open across the Blackbutt Range next month.
Crowds Bowled Over By Festival Fun
The 2012 Goomeri Pumpkin Festival may have got off to a coolish start this morning – we’ve been told there was ice on the ground – but by the time the pumpkins started rolling, the large crowd had been well and truly warmed up!
20-Year Plan To Fix Tourism Industry
The State Government announced today it has a 20-year plan to revitalise Queensland tourism.
Pumpkin Festival Ready To Roll
Pumpkin rolling only comes but once a year, but when it does everyone joins in and heads for Goomeri.
Carter Thanked For Tourism Service
Former South Burnett Mayor David Carter has been thanked for his service on the Board of Toowoomba Golden West South Burnett Tourism.
Skiers Have A Dam Good Time
The 2012 Bjelke Bash Ski Races held at Bjelke-Petersen Dam over the weekend attracted a bumper field of keen water-skiers from as far afield as Ballina and Bundaberg.
Volunteers Help Drivers
To Revive And Survive
Every holiday break, local residents volunteer their time and energy to help keep our highways safer.
‘Golden Opportunity’ For Tourism
Former South Burnett Mayor David Carter says the formation of a greater regional tourism organisation to market Toowoomba, the Darling Downs, Southern Downs, Granite Belt, Western Downs and South Burnett is a “golden opportunity” for the region.
Spirit Of The Bush At Boondooma
The five-day “Spirit of the Bush” Traditional Balladeers & Heritage Muster will kick off at Boondooma Homestead, north of Durong, on Anzac Day.
Barambah Wines Mothballs Cellar Door
Barambah Wines at Redgate has mothballed its cellar door for the next two years. However the company says it will continue to produce wines from its Redgate vineyards and retail them through the firm’s Brisbane office; their website; and existing cellar door, restaurant and hotel outlets.
Orchid Lovers Gather
At The Wondai Diggers
Wondai’s “other” flower show at the weekend, the Orchid Show, also attracted busloads of visitors.
