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.
Tourism Group Elects Board
The new Southern Queensland Country regional tourism organisation held its inaugural Annual General Meeting in Toowoomba last Thursday.
Have Your Say On Tourism Strategy
The State Government has asked tourism industry representatives and the public to have a say on a new draft Queensland Drive Tourism Strategy.
$78,000 For Fingerlings
Local anglers should enjoy an excellent fishing season with more than $78,000 worth of fingerlings soon to be stocked in local dams.
Regional Food Group
Wants To Sign Up Farmers
The Southern Queensland Country Regional Food Network is seeking local farmers to fulfil the demand for regionally produced food.
RACQ Launches ‘Virtual’ Visitor Centres
Four “virtual visitor centres” which allow potential travellers to go online and order electronic brochures to be emailed to their inbox, or hard-copy brochures mailed to their post box, have been developed to encourage interest in inland Queensland road travel.
Plan To Create Iconic Food Region
The new Southern Queensland Country Food and Wine Development Plan aims to establish Southern Queensland Country as an iconic Australian food regions.
Learn More About Agritourism
South Burnett farmers and land owners have been invited to learn more about opportunities to diversify their businesses at an Agritourism Field Day to be held at Kingaroy on Monday, October 29.
Cemetery Rising From Ruins
South Burnett Regional Council says work is progressing extremely well on the restoration of the historic Taromeo Cemetery, which was severely damaged during the 2011 floods.
Long Weekend Debuts To Applause
The new South Burnett On Show October long weekend festival looks set to be repeated after a successful debut last weekend.
Spring Garden Expo Draws Crowds
The 7th annual Spring Garden Expo in Wondai – the “little brother” of the Autumn Garden Expo, which celebrated its 19th birthday in April – attracted more than 2000 visitors at the weekend.
SBRC Reshuffles Key Portfolios
The South Burnett Regional Council will undergo a portfolio reshuffle to align itself more closely with the State Government’s “4 Pillar” economic strategy.
Big Weekend To Bowl Over Tourists
South Burnett tourist operators are hoping for sunny skies this weekend to help launch Queensland’s new mini-holiday.
