Schools To Reopen For Some
State schools will re-open for Term 2 on Monday (April 20) but only for the children of essential services workers.
Fatal Crash At Booubyjan
A 23-year-old man has died and a truck driver has been injured in a collision at Booubyjan
New Measures Protect Renters
The State Government unveiled a package of measures on Thursday to protect residential and commercial tenants during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
$5.5m For Domestic Violence Aid
The Queensland Government has announced a $5.5 million package to support domestic violence victims during the COVID-19 crisis.
Numbers Rise At Murgon Sale
Murgon agents yarded 700 head at Tuesday’s fortnightly cattle sale, an increase of 40 per cent on yarding figures a month ago.
Swine Fever Found In PNG
Biosecurity Queensland is accelerating critical preparedness activities following the detection of African swine fever in the Southern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea.
Power Prices Forecast To Fall Again
Power bills for Ergon’s regional Queensland customers are set to drop by $75 a year for a typical household, and $116 a year for a small business, from July 1 this year.
Qld COVID-19 Cases Rise To 625
There have now been 625 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, Queensland Health announced on Saturday.
Who Will You Be Choosing?
Who will be leading the South Burnett on Monday? It’s all up to you!
Be Careful What You Wish For
Some things are less predictable than they used to be … the weather immediately springs to mind.
All Local Race Meetings Cancelled
South Burnett race clubs will be taking an enforced break over the next two months – and possibly longer – due to COVID-19.
Damien Picked For Leadership Course
Former South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann will be developing his leadership skills even more after being selected for a spot in the elite Australian Rural Leadership Program.
$457,000 Boost For Local Groups
The latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund will tip $457,800 in State Government grants into the region’s communities.
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.
Gympie Suspends Volunteer Services
Gympie Regional Council will suspend all volunteer activities in an effort to safeguard health and help contain the spread of COVID-19.
Reunions Draw Crowds To Ringsfield
Nanango enjoyed what could well be the town’s last carefree day for awhile last Saturday when two reunions were celebrated in the grounds of Ringsfield House.
Cattle Sale Notches Up $1m
The Coolabunia Saleyards held a million dollar sale at the end of February.
Shoppingworld Locks Out Media
Kingaroy Shoppingworld has imposed a ban on media in the wake of last week’s revelation that a Woolworths employee had tested positive to COVID-19.
Phyllis Shows Pumpkin Pride
Tourists who drive through Goomeri now have a new option for a selfie .. with a difference!
Nanango Races To Be ‘Patron-Free’
Nanango will be holding a patron-free race meeting on Easter Saturday as Queensland struggles to keep its racing industry alive during the COVID-19 crisis.
