Wine Industry Group Winds Up
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association (SBWIA) has voted to wind up.
Region To Feature In TV Show
Foods produced in Kingaroy will feature in a new six-episode TV show after the South Burnett Regional Council voted to contribute $12,000 towards the production.
Urgent Repairs To Toilets
South Burnett Regional Council has closed the toilets and showers at First Settlers Memorial Park in Benarkin for urgent repairs.
Bin Art Tells Important Stories
Three industrial waste bins on the Bunya Mountains have a new look thanks to artist Miri and the Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc (BMCAI).
TRC To Continue Backing Woolshed
Toowoomba Regional Council has flagged continuing financial support will be available for the Jondaryan Woolshed in the wake of Council’s latest Budget Review.
New Group To Replace SB Directions
South Burnett Regional Council will set up a new Regional Development Advisory Committee to take over many of the functions of former peak economic advisory body, South Burnett Directions.
Lake Cressbrook Reopens
Toowoomba Regional Council has advised that Lake Cressbrook is now open for boating and fishing across the Easter long weekend.
Trio Seeks Support For Rail Trail
A delegation from the South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association addressed the SBRC’s March meeting on Wednesday to seek Council support for a Proston-Hivesville Rail Trail.
National Park Closed
The tiny The Palms National Park, near Cooyar, is currently closed to the public.
TRC Unveils Tourism Website
Toowoomba Regional Council has launched a new website designed to attract more visitors to the Toowoomba region.
Visitors Leave Dollars Behind
Nineteen motorhomes have been spending the past few days exploring the South Burnett – and adding valuable dollars to the local economy.
Snapshot Of An Overlooked World
Decades of work have culminated in a unique publication documenting an often overlooked part of the Bunya Mountains’ landscape … fungi.
Woolshed Closed ‘For Assessment’
Toowoomba Regional Council is assessing the historic Jondaryan Woolshed to work out what work needs to be done before it can re-open.
Solos Take Over Showgrounds
Blackbutt Showgrounds has become the latest South Burnett tourist hotspot thanks to a week-long visit by 349 motorhomes and caravans.
RACQ Helps Out At Boondooma
Boondooma Homestead has been the lucky recipient of grant under the latest round of funding from the RACQ Foundation.
Tourism Officer Quits
Tourism Officer Taylor Christies has resigned after just six weeks in the role.
New Managers At Dam
Yallakool Park managers Heath Sander and Rowena Wessling have also taken over management of the South Burnett’s other premier fishing recreation area, Lake Boondooma Caravan and Recreation Park.
COVID ‘Bonus’ For Local Tourism
A group of tourists will be exploring the South Burnett in their motorhomes later this month, and we can thank the Queensland border closures earlier this year for their visit.
Council Plans $300,000 Trailhead
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a $150,000 grant from the Federal Government to complete the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Cyclists Tempted To Take A Break
Cyclists using the Nanango link between the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and the South Burnett Rail Trail now have no excuse not to rest up and enjoy a break in Nanango.
