TRC Pauses Plant Giveaways
Toowoomba Regional Council is temporarily stopping plant giveaways until further notice.
Qld Border Controls Explained
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the border controls that will come into effect at midnight on Wednesday (March 25) are essential to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Call For More Telehealth Services
The National Rural Health Alliance, the peak body for rural and remote health in Australia, has welcomed the Federal Government’s expansion of telehealth Medicare item numbers.
Police To Enforce COVID-19 Orders
Police are reminding residents to adhere to social distancing principles and new restrictions in relation to indoor venues.
Disaster Groups Target COVID-19
There are currently no positive cases of COVID-19 in Cherbourg or the South Burnett, a joint Local Disaster Management Group meeting held in Cherbourg on Monday was told.
Unions Push For School Closures
Queensland schools will remain open for the foreseeable future, Education Queensland repeated on Monday, although union officials are hopeful this position could change soon.
Business Closures Now Law
The business closures foreshadowed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday night to slow the spread of COVID-19 became law in Queensland at noon on Monday.
Shop Local, Seek Help: KCCI
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging local businesses to seek as much assistance as they possibly can to get through the COVID-19 crisis.
Tingoora Man To Face Court
A 46-year-old Tingoora man will face multiple drug charges after police searched a home on Chinchilla-Wondai Road on March 17.
Handy Guide To COVID-19 Supports
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has put together a list of handy links to various Fact Sheets to explain the Federal Government’s COVID-19 stimulus package of supports.
It’s Safe To Vote: MP
Voting continues in Queensland during the final week of early polling for the 2020 local government elections.
NATSILS Calls For Early Release
The peak national body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services has called called for urgent action to protect Indigenous inmates from COVID-19.
Think Before You Flush
Some social media suggestions during this time of toilet paper shortages have our local councils worried.
Community Fund Deadline Extended
The deadline for applications to the 2020 Ergon-Energex Community Fund has been extended as so many community groups are currently focused on their response to COVID-19,.
Take Care At Bowsers: RACQ
RACQ has urged drivers to take precautions at petrol stations with concerns filling up at the bowser could spread COVID-19.
60 More Cases In Qld
Queensland will be moving to restrict access to the State, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on Monday afternoon.
New COVID-19 Case In Health Region
Darling Downs Health has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 coronavirus in the health service area.
Elderly Couple Dies In Crash
An elderly Wondai couple has died after a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Highway near Ficks Crossing on Sunday afternoon.
Saints Ready To Kick Off … Whenever
South Burnett Saints AFC officially launched their 2020 season on Saturday with the distribution of guernseys to their senior men’s and women’s teams.
Six COVID-19 Cases In Health Region
Darling Downs Health confirmed on Saturday there are four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the health region, taking the total to six.
