Ergon Working To Restore Power
Ergon Energy crews have been making good progress restoring power to parts of the Wide Bay Burnett ravaged by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.
Hardship Payments Now Available
A range of disaster assistance measures are now available in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and Fraser Coast council areas following the devastating heavy rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.
COVID Numbers Still Rising
There have been now almost 350 confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded in the South Burnett and Cherbourg areas since December 29.
Omicron Delays Term 1
Changes to the 2022 school year have been announced to avoid the start of Term 1 clashing with the projected peak of the Omicron wave of COVID-19.
Falling Branch Crushes Driver
Two people were injured – one seriously – after a large tree snapped suddenly, crushing their car on the Bunya Mountains Road on Sunday morning.
Teenager Still Missing
Police hold very grave fears for the safety of a 14-year-old girl who is still missing after being washed away in floodwaters near Booubyjan at the weekend.
Thieves Target SES Sheds
Thieves have targeted the Wondai and Murgon SES sheds, stealing a 4WD and vital equipment.
COVID Death Toll Rises
The death toll from COVID-19 in Queensland has risen to 10 with confirmation two recent sudden deaths were COVID-related.
Teenager Missing In Floodwaters
Police and emergency services are searching for a teenage girl reported missing in floodwaters at Booubyjan in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Flood Emergency Hits Region
Emergency crews were called to more than 31 rescues from houses and cars on Friday night and Saturday morning.
Three Injured In Collision
Three people were injured – one seriously – in a collision between two vehicles on the Bunya Highway at Crawford on Saturday morning.
Gympie CEO Resigns
Gympie Regional Council CEO Shane Gray has quit after just 18 months in the job.
Walk-In Vax Clinics Coming
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics are returning to Kingaroy and Murgon.
COVID Tally ‘Underestimated’
There have been 10,332 cases of COVID-19 added to the Queensland tally during the latest reporting period but Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard has admitted there are many more people with the disease.
COVID Cases Soar In Kingaroy
COVID-19 case numbers are exploding in Kingaroy with about 200 people now reported to have tested positive to the virus.
Peanut Sheds Destroyed In Blaze
Rural and urban fire crews worked for hours to extinguish a fire in hundreds of tonnes of peanut shells being stored in large industrial sheds at Mannuem on Wednesday.
66 More Cases In Region
There are another 66 new cases of COVID-19 across the South Burnett, according to figures released by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council on Wednesday morning.
COVID Cases Pass 160
There are now more than 160 active cases of COVID-19 in the South Burnett and Cherbourg communities, according to figures released on Tuesday morning.
False Alarm At Airport
Emergency services scrambled on Saturday night after reports an aircraft was experiencing difficulties while approaching Kingaroy Airport.
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