‘Only One COVID-19 Case’
There are no further confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the South Burnett, Mayor Keith Campbell emphasised on Monday afternoon.
RSL Cancels Anzac Day Services
RSL Queensland advised its Sub-Branches on Monday afternoon to cancel Anzac Day commemorations in light of the emerging COVID-19 public health emergency.
USQ Cancels Graduation Ceremonies
The University of Southern Queensland has cancelled its first semester graduation ceremonies scheduled for April and May.
Cherbourg On Alert
The Cherbourg Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is now on “Alert” status in the wake of COVID-19.
Candidates Dump How-To-Vote Cards
South Burnett council election candidates have been urged to abandon handing out How-To-Vote cards for the safety of both volunteers and voters during the COVID-19 crisis.
Cancelled & Postponed Events
Many events in the South Burnett have been affected by COVID-19 precautions. We will continue to update this list as we receive more information
Cancellations Hit South Burnett
Many South Burnett event organisers have heeded Federal Government advice and cancelled events in a bid to slow the transmission of COVID-19 within the local community.
South Burnett Mayor Calls For Calm
South Burnett Regional Council held a special media conference on Saturday afternoon to update local residents via live video about the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Kingaroy
Woolworths Confirms COVID-19 Case
Woolworths confirmed on Saturday it had been notified by Queensland Health that one of its Kingaroy employees had tested positive to COVID-19.
RL Centenary Dinner Postponed
The South Burnett Rugby League Centenary Dinner – due to be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on April 4 – has been postponed due to COVID-19.
Be Aware, Not Alarmed: Council
South Burnett Regional Council says it is working in partnership with the Local Disaster Management Group and other government agencies following the confirmation of a case of COVID-19 in Kingaroy.
Release Road Cash Now: MP
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has called on the State Government to immediately release an extra $500 million for road projects to create new jobs in regional Queensland.
Coronavirus Confirmed In Kingaroy
Queensland Health has confirmed there is one case of novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – in Kingaroy
Gympie Woman Tests Positive
A Gympie region woman is the latest confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queensland
