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Visitors Flock To Autumn Expo
Wondai’s annual Autumn Garden Expo attracted large crowds at the weekend, with cars parked along both sides of the Bunya Highway.
Grant To Support Festival’s Future
Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival Inc – the organisers of the Blackbutt Avocado Festival – have received $15,000 in State Government funding to develop a strategic business and succession plan for the organisation.
Another Winery To Close
One of the South Burnett’s oldest wineries will be closing in two weeks, putting an end to a business that has operated successfully for more than 25 years.
Big Celebration For Big Peanut
A Big Peanut deserves a Big Party, and that’s what Kingaroy turned on in Lions Park on Saturday morning for the “official” unveiling of the community statue.
Repairs Start On Rail Trail
South Burnett Regional Council has authorised temporary repairs to begin on the South Burnett Rail Trail, which was badly damaged in the recent floods.
Travel Business Takes Off
Everyone knows the past few years have been terrible for the travel industry – the pandemic stopped cruising, grounded airlines and closed both international and State borders.
Website (Almost) Ready For Launch
Visit South Burnett (VSB) will be unveiling the final version of the region’s new tourism website in the next six to eight weeks.
Work To Start On Trailheads
A contractor has been appointed to build the trailheads for the Russell Park Mountain Bike project on the Bunya Mountains.
Council Approves Equestrian Plan
A long-term plan by the South Burnett Western Performance Club to upgrade its grounds in Nanango has been given the go-ahead by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Kingaroy Is Charging Ahead
The mystery object in Kingaroy’s Alford Street car park was officially unveiled on Tuesday morning … a 50kW fast charging unit for electric vehicles.
South Burnett Powers Up
Kingaroy residents wondering what’s underneath a mysterious plastic-wrapped plinth that appeared recently in the Alford Street car park will have their questions answered soon.
SBRC Debates Rail Trail Repairs
Heavy rain in late November and the deluge on January 8-9 have left the South Burnett Regional Council with an estimated $91,000 bill to repair the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Ralph Hands Over The Reins
Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre volunteer Ralph Argue has spread the word about the South Burnett to visitors for the past 15 years.
Volunteers Created A Tourist Icon
The incredible community effort that went into creating the South Burnett Timber Industry Museum at Wondai was celebrated at a special morning tea this week.
Grants To Boost Agritourism
Grants are now available to help farmers establish or expand their operations into agritourism.
Museum Celebrates 20th Birthday
Wondai Timber Museum will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next week with a morning tea at the centre.
Tourist Guide Released
About 50 tourist operators packed into Nanango’s Energy Centre last Thursday night for the launch of the South Burnett’s official tourist guide.
Museum Celebrates 10th Birthday
About 50 people gathered on the rear lawn of the Roy Emerson Museum in Blackbutt recently to celebrate its 10th birthday.
Bicycles Add More For Tourists
A museum documenting the history of bicycles was officially opened in Blackbutt on Saturday morning.
