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Queensland Country Tourism, 3/70 Neil Street, Toowoomba (2025)

16/06/2025

Joining us for our upcoming Networking Night in Toowoomba? You’re in for a treat, because we’ve got something extra special lined up!

📸 We’re excited to welcome In the Booth Toowoomba, who are generously providing their all-in-one photo booth experience free of charge!

As the only booth in the region offering photos, video, GIFs and slo-mo in one, it’s the perfect way to capture the night and it's fully accessibility friendly.

📍 Where: The Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
🕠 When: 5:30–7:30pm, Thursday 19 June
🎟️ Tickets: $25 members | $50 non-members (includes canapés + first drink)
📩 RSVP by: Tuesday 17 June
🔗 Haven’t RSVP’d yet? Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/446BYJL

Can’t wait to see you there!

10/06/2025

📅🌟 What’s On in Queensland Country 10 - 16 June 🎡✨️

Looking for a quirky country event, markets filled with local produce, or live music to enjoy this week? We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of everything happening across Queensland Country.

Events
🎆 13 & 14 June: Lowood Show, Lowood Showgrounds
🍷 14 June: 5 Senses Degustation Dinner, Heritage Estate Wines, Cottonvale
🎸 14 & 15 June: Krome Rock and Rods Festival, Laidley Showgrounds
💥 15 June: Comic-Geddon, Founders Pavillion, Toowoomba Showgrounds
🪙 Mon-Sat: Customs House Museum, Goondiwindi

Live Music
🎙️ 13 June: The County Convicts, Linville Community Hall
🎵 13 June: James Ryle, Porters Plainland Hotel
🎙️ 13 June: Samantha Laurine, Warwick Hotel
🎵 14 June: Bev Stuart, Commercial Hotel Chinchilla
🎙️ 15 June: Dale Robbins Band, Bone Idol Brewery, Toowoomba

Markets
🍓 14 June: Night of the Dead Twilight Markets, Ferrari Park, Laidley
🍒 14 June: St Luke's Miles Markets, Dawson Street
🍉 14 June: Kilcoy Yowie Country Markets, Yowie Park (Hope Street)
🍏 15 June: Gundy Markets, Town Park, Goondiwindi
🍅 15 June: Killarney Country Markets, Canning Park
🥕 15 June: Lions Sunday Markets Oakey, QLD Rail Car Park
🍎 15 June: Sapphire Central Markets, Roy Day Park

And the list goes on! Head to our website for the full list 👉️ https://bit.ly/4advk7h

📍 Customs House Museum, Goondiwindi

06/06/2025

BREAKING NEWS 🥇 Queensland Country has won the BEST STAND AWARD at the 2025 Let's Go Caravan and Camping Show! 🎉

All week, the team has been out in full force, proudly spruiking the beauty of Queensland Country alongside a fantastic line-up of council partners.

A thank you to everyone who visited the stand, shared kind words and helped champion Queensland Country throughout the week.

A special shoutout to our incredible team members, Felicite Cootes and Cassidy Burns, for thoughtfully coordinating the stand.

Roger John from Central Highlands Development Corporation, Izelle Barnard and Hayley Ritchie from Southern Downs Regional Council, Amanda Ahern from Western Downs Regional Council, Brooke Wright, Ashley and Sue from Lockyer Valley Regional Council.

06/06/2025

Together on Country: Strengthening First Nations Tourism 👣🤝🌿

Last week, Queensland Country Tourism hosted a powerful First Nations Tourism Famil with the Bunya Peoples Aboriginal Corporation, bringing together passionate operators and industry leaders working to grow First Nations-led tourism across our region.

We had the privilege of visiting Gummingurru and Bonye Bush University, where the focus was on connection, cultural exchange and supporting the development of meaningful tourism experiences.

A huge thank you to our generous hosts and all attendees who contributed their insights and enthusiasm on the day. Your voices are vital in building a more inclusive, culturally rich tourism future in Queensland Country.

As part of this continuing program, we’re looking forward to visiting The Ration Shed Museum in a couple of weeks, another opportunity to learn, listen, and grow together.

👉 This initiative is proudly supported by the Queensland Government and the Australian Government.

05/06/2025

🎙️ Did you catch our CEO Peter Homan on the radio this week?

He’s been proudly championing Queensland Country and sharing how Destination 2045 sets a bold vision for regional tourism.

Click play below to hear why our region is front and centre in the future of Queensland travel.

04/06/2025

Help Shape the Workforce Future of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail! 🚲

Queensland Country Tourism is partnering with the The University of Queensland and Jobs Queensland to address workforce and skills challenges across the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail region.

We're calling on local businesses, whether you're located on, near, or reliant on the trail, to take part in this important initiative.

👉 How can you help?
Please take just 10 minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback will directly inform the development of a workforce plan tailored to the needs of the region.

💬 What’s next?
In addition to the survey, we’ll be hosting local workshops in July and August to dive deeper into the workforce issues facing the area. Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved!

📋 Complete the survey now
Your input will help us shape the future of workforce development for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. 👉 https://uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3V3Hjpn54lXZtqu

04/06/2025

🚀 Queensland’s bold new 20-year tourism strategy - Destination 2045 - has officially launched!

This visionary plan outlines a clear path for tourism growth through to (and well beyond) the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped shape this vision through workshops, submissions and regional input.

Explore the full strategy online and see how Queensland Country is primed to thrive for decades to come. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gc_4HceH

Big thanks to Adam from the Ballandean Pub & Motel and Dear Vincent Wines for his continued support and advocacy for the region – and to 7NEWS Toowoomba for shining a light on this great story!

03/06/2025

📅🌟 What’s On in Queensland Country 3 - 9 June 🎡✨️

Looking for a quirky country event, markets filled with local produce, or live music to enjoy this week? We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of everything happening across Queensland Country.

Events
🎡 3 & 4 June: Emerald Show, Emerald Showgrounds
🚜 3 - 5 June: Elders FarmFest, Kingsthorpe Park
🔬 6 & 7 June: World Science Festival Queensland, Chinchilla State School
🎡 6 & 7 June: Toogoolawah Show, Toogoolawah Showgrounds
🐎 7 & 8 June: Heavy Horse Weekend, Woolshed at Jondaryan
✨️ 8 June: Valley Fest, Littleton Park, Gatton

Live Music
🎙️ 6 June: Live Country Music, Exchange Hotel Kilcoy
🎵 6 June: Shades, City Golf Club, Toowoomba
🎙️ 6 June: Trey Hayes, Porters Plainland Hotel
🎵 7 June: Eddie & The Engine Room, Commercial Hotel Chinchilla
🎙️ 7 June: Fern Brothers, Warwick Hotel

Markets
🍓 6 June: Laidley Friday Markets, Patrick St & Laidley Mall
🍒 7 June: Granite Belt Farmers Market, Railway Precinct, Stanthorpe
🍉 7 June: Toowoomba Farmers Market, Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, Under the Windmills
🍏 8 June: Dalby Markets, Anderson Park
🍅 8 June: Fernvale Country Markets, Fernvale State School
🥕 8 June: Sapphire Central Markets, Roy Day Park

And the list goes on! Head to our website for the full list 👉️ https://bit.ly/4advk7h

📍 Elders FarmFest

30/05/2025

We are still buzzing from Sunrise visiting Central Queensland Highlands! 🌄🎤

There was no shortage of smiles, community spirit and early-morning excitement when the crew from Channel 7 rolled into town yesterday.

Locals turned out in full force to represent the heart of the Sapphire Gemfields – showcasing what makes this small town truly special.

From early morning coffees to spotlighting local treasures, Rubyvale sparkled on national television, and the community’s energy was nothing short of contagious.

A big thank you to everyone who came along and helped show Australia just how warm and welcoming Queensland Country can be. If you missed it, you can catch on reply on 7plus!

Thanks to: Tourism and Events Queensland, Central Highlands Development Corporation, Central Highlands Regional Council, Felicite Cootes, Bonnie Zelinski, Roger John, Georgia Costi and the many locals/businesses who contributed to the success of the morning.

28/05/2025

Military Marvels on Show in the Lockyer Valley 🚛✨

We were thrilled to work with RACQ in sharing the story of the newly launched Queensland Transport Museum, a Lockyer Valley Regional Council initiative that showcases Queensland’s rich transport legacy.

From vintage trucks to rare military vehicles, this thoughtfully curated museum celebrates the history, heart and horsepower that helped shape our country. It's also a tribute to the passionate volunteers who bring these stories to life.

A big thank you to RACQ for spotlighting this unique attraction and the important role it plays in preserving our heritage.

Read the full article 👉 https://www.racq.com.au/articles/road-trip/2025/4/queensland-transport-museum-unveils-military-marvels

Photo 1: A 1941 GMC 6x6 with M36 gun ring.
Photo 2: Clive Barton with his 1942 Desert Raider.

27/05/2025

📣 Breaking News from Central Queensland Highlands! 💎

Channel 7's Sunrise is going LIVE from Rubyvale this Thursday, 29 May, and excitement is in the air!

Proudly brought to you by Queensland Country Tourism in collaboration with Central Highlands Development Corporation, this national weather cross will shine a spotlight on the local legends, stories and spectacular landscapes that make the Sapphire Gemfields and the wider Central Queensland Highlands truly unforgettable.

Tune in from 5:30am AEST (Queensland time) to catch the magic as Sunrise showcases one of Australia’s most unique Queensland Country destinations.

27/05/2025

📅🌟 What’s On in Queensland Country 27 May - 2 June 🎡✨️

Looking for a quirky country event, markets filled with local produce, or live music to enjoy this week? We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of everything happening across Queensland Country.

Events
🎡 30 & 31 May: Springsure Show, Springsure Showgrounds
🏇 31 May: Inglewood Cup, Gunsynd Park, Goondiwindi
🐂 31 May: Brass Monkey Stanthorpe Rodeo, Stanthorpe Showgrounds
🌻 31 May & 1 June: Sunflower Field Open Days, Warraba Sunflowers, Cambooya
🏇 1 June: Kilcoy Cup, Kilcoy Showgrounds

Live Music
🎵 29 May: Grace Drummond, Bone Idol Brewery, Toowoomba
🎙️ 30 May: Kev Smith, Porters Plainland Hotel
🎵 30 May: Nine Year Sister, Balancing Heart Vineyard
🎙️ 31 May: Altonic Affect, Commercial Hotel Chinchilla
🎵 31 May: Hazard, The Linville Hotel

Markets
🍒 31 May: Granite Belt Farmers Market, Railway Precinct, Stanthorpe
🍉 31 May: Goombungee Town Hall Markets, Goombungee
🍓 1 June: Emerald Lions Club Markets, Morton Park
🍏 1 June: Fernvale Country Markets, Fernvale State School
🍅 1 June: Markets at the Museum, Tara Museum
🥕 1 June: Gatton Markets, Gatton Showgrounds

And the list goes on! Head to our website for the full list 👉️ https://bit.ly/4advk7h

📍 Warraba Sunflowers, Cambooya

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