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Southern Downs and Granite Belt holiday giveaway

4 Oct 2011
Aussies have just two weeks left for a chance to win free tickets, flights and accommodation to Queensland for some of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt’s most popular events, following the launch of Tourism Queensland’s new online events calendar. More >

Lockyer Valley tourism back on track as railway reopens

21 Aug 2011
Lockyer Valley locals have revelled in the rewards of their hard work following summer's floods, with the 'Tastes of the Lockyer' festival showcasing the region's abundant array of produce and food experiences. More >

$600,000 grants injection a big boost for local tourism

4 Aug 2011
The Toowoomba, Golden West, South Burnett and Southern Downs Granite Belt regions will take a share of $600,000 for the region under the latest round of Queensland Tourism Network Grants. More >

More support for local businesses to grow

27 May 2011
Small businesses in the Western and Darling Downs regions can access specialist help to move on from a difficult summer and get back to business. More >

More support to help South-West Qld get back to business

27 May 2011
Small businesses in the South-West Queensland region can access specialist help to move on from a difficult summer and get back to business as soon as possible. More >

Workshops to help tourism operators maintain Easter momentum

23 May 2011
Toowoomba Golden West and South Burnett Tourism, and Southern Downs and Granite Belt - An array of subsidised workshops will be rolled out from tomorrow to help Queensland tourism operators recover and return to growth following the major weather events of earlier this year, announced Minister for Tourism, Manufacturing and Small Business Jan Jarratt. More >

More State Government support for tourism industry recovery

20 Apr 2011
Tourism Industry Recovery Officers have been appointed in Brisbane and the Darling Downs to assist operators on their road to recovery following the summer floods, announced Minister for Tourism, Manufacturing and Small Business Jan Jarratt. More >

Toowoomba and Southern Downs visitor guide explores region’s best

13 Mar 2011
The launch of a new touring guide has brought together the best of southwest Queensland in a sleek magazine to inspire more people to explore Queensland’s countryside, announced Minister for Tourism, Manufacturing and Small Business Jan Jarratt. More >

State’s first tourism industry Recovery Forum to be held in Toowoomba

12 Mar 2011
A forum to help the Toowoomba region’s tourism industry recover from impacts of recent flooding will be held on Friday 25 March. More >

Toowoomba gets cracking with new tourism opportunities

12 Mar 2011
Toowoomba and Golden West Tourism has received feasibility funding to help position Toowoomba as the handmade arts and crafts capital of Australia, announced Minister for Tourism, Manufacturing and Small Business Jan Jarratt. More >

Travel News

Take a magical hike to Australia’s ‘Green Cauldron’

6 Dec 2011
Pack your walking shoes and camera, pick up stumps and head south west to Brisbane’s nearest “outback”. More >

A Taste of Kingaroy

1 Jul 2011
Celeste Mitchell heads country for a girls’ weekend to tantalise the taste buds. More >

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