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Council Closes Toilet Blocks

Public toilet blocks at various locations throughout the South Burnett have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Border Controls To Tighten Further

Queensland’s border restrictions will be tightened across the State from Friday to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Qld COVID-19 Cases Now 743

Another 55 people have tested positive to COVID-19 in Queensland, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the State to 743.

Jets Join LifeFlight Fleet

Three RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Air Ambulance jets are now on standby to airlift suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and other patients from Queensland regional centres.

Toowoomba Regional Council closed all public park playgrounds, outdoor gyms, public barbecue facilities and skate parks from on Monday (March 30) in line with the latest Federal Government health advice.

Weapons Closures Relaxed

Licensed armourers and licensed dealers will now be able to provide essential services to primary producers and other industries which rely on weapons to do their jobs.

Willie Urges Cherbourg To Stay Safe

Former State of Origin and Australian centre Willie Tonga has urged all his friends and former teammates at Cherbourg to stay safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunwater Closes Dams

All Sunwater and Seqwater recreation areas, lakes and weirs will be closed to the public from Tuesday, March 31.

33 More Cases In Qld

Queensland has recorded 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Sunday, taking the State total to 689.

Courts Adapt To COVID-19

Chief Magistrate Terry Gardiner has issued new practice directions which will affect the operation of South Burnett Magistrates Courts during the COVID-19 crisis.

More Supports Available For Business

Small businesses have been reminded again about the range of State and Federal government aids in place to help them survive the COVID-19 crisis.

GetUp! Calls For Hospital Takeover

National lobby group GetUp! has called for the nationalisation of private hospitals in the wake of warnings by some they may have to close due to bans on elective surgery.

Council Closes Counter Services

South Burnett Regional Council is closing its front counter services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

More Police For Local Stations

Murgon and Kingaroy police stations will be getting two new police recruits each following the fast-tracking of the latest QPS graduations due to the COVID-19 crisis.

MBDA Urges Businesses To Seek Help

The Murgon Business and Development Association has reminded local businesses there are government packages designed to help businesses through the COVID-19 crisis.

Now 656 COVID-19 Cases In Qld

Queensland Health confirmed on Sunday there are 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State since Saturday, raising the total to 656.

Qld COVID-19 Cases Rise To 625

There have now been 625 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, Queensland Health announced on Saturday.

TRC Closes Council Offices

Toowoomba Regional Council will handle most customer enquiries by phone, email and other online channels only from Monday (March 30).

MP Fears ‘Southern’ Virus Refugees

There have been reports of “vigilantism” in south-west Queensland due to COVID-19 panic, Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said on Friday.

TRC Pauses Rates Debt Recovery

Toowoomba Regional Council is immediately pausing all debt recovery for outstanding rates and charges due to the COVID-19 crisis.

KCCI Calls For Fees Relief

The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the South Burnett Regional Council to waive fees and charges in the wake of the COVID-19 business shutdowns.

Qld COVID-19 Cases Now 555

There have now been 555 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, Queensland Health announced on Friday afternoon.

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.

Rail, Coach Services Cut Back

Long-haul train and coach services within Queensland will be temporarily reduced as part of wider efforts to contain COVID-19.