Southern Downs and Granite Belt regional events will receive a $56,000 funding boost after the Bligh Government invested in three local events under the latest round of the Events Queensland Regional Development Program (EQRDP).
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Regional Economies Tim Mulherin congratulated festival organisers while in Warwick today.
“The organisers of these three events; Australian Polocrosse Nationals, Pentath Run and Rathdowney Heritage Festival are worthy recipients of this funding,” Mr Mulherin said.
“Regional events are important to local communities all over Queensland including here in Warwick and the Southern Downs area.
“They generate community pride and attract visitors, supporting local jobs, local businesses and the tourism industry as a whole.
“There are many great experiences on offer in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt region and that’s why the Queensland Government is proud to continue this year’s investment in events with $56,000 in additional funding to support the local region.”
Events to receive funding under Round 21 of the EQRDP program include:
- $25,000 for Australian Polocrosse Nationals 2012 – towards a seven-day program of polocrosse in Warwick, involving teams of male and female players, aged seven to 70 years (held from 23-29 April 2012)
- $20,000 for Pentath Run 2012 – towards the Warwick-based event which will see competitors participate in their choice of five races, totalling 42.2 kilometres (held from 26-27 May 2012)
- $11,000 for Rathdowney Heritage Festival 2012 – towards the celebration of the Rathdowney and Scenic Rim heritage, showcasing the pioneering lifestyle with working demonstrations and live entertainment (held on 8 April, 2012).**
Mr Mulherin said investing in events – whether they be major, regional or business events – is part of our plan to continue building Queensland’s bright future.
“The latest round of funding brought the total number of events supported under the program to 856 with a total investment of $18.3 million since the program began in 2001,” he said.
“We know that events – whether they are major, regional or business events – can make a real difference to the local communities that host them by providing vital support to the tourism industry.
“That’s why the Queensland Government recently increased funding to the EQRDP by $600,000 per annum bringing the total program fund to $3 million per annum.”
To find out more about events in Queensland visit www.eventsqld.com.au
**Please note Rathdowney is located within the Scenic Rim region.
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