‘House Sitters’ Face Court
The couple arrested in Nanango on August 4 after allegedly lying on their Queensland border declarations were in town to “house sit”, it has been revealed.
Three New Qld Cases
Queensland Health has announced three new COVID-19 cases in the State but none are currently considered to be a risk to the community.
MP Calls For Border Talks
Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has criticised the “arbitrary” nature of COVID-19 border closures, saying State Premiers should be working more closely with border communities.
Man Charged Over Hotel Breach
A 25-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly escaped mandatory hotel quarantine as part of COVID-19 border restrictions in Toowoomba.
Man Breaches Hotel Quarantine
Police are searching for a man who breached mandatory hotel quarantine in Toowoomba.
GPs Warn Against COVID ‘Cure’
Doctors are again warning Australians not to seek out or use hydroxychloroquine to “cure” or “prevent” COVID-19.
No COVID-19 Cases
South Regional Council has urged local residents to “be alert, not alarmed” when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MP Slams Border Crossers
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has slammed the actions of two people arrested in Nanango on Tuesday after allegedly lying on their border declaration forms.
Nanango Duo Faces Border Charges
Two people arrested in Nanango will face charges after allegedly lying on their border entry passes.
No More Passes For Diplomats
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Queensland will ensure consular and diplomatic staff returning from overseas or from interstate hotspots will go into hotel quarantine.
Police To Probe Documents
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has confirmed the man currently in home quarantine in Toowoomba was not a consular official.
New Case In Toowoomba
The Darling Downs Health Service reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19 at the weekend, taking the Queensland total since the pandemic began to 1085.
Woolies Backs Face Masks
Woolworths customers and employees in COVID-19 hotspot areas in Queensland will be “strongly encouraged” to wear face masks.
Three Charged Over Border Papers
Detectives have charged three women for allegedly providing false information on their Queensland border declarations.
Qld Health Issues Alert
Queensland Health has issued a Public Health Alert in relation to the three latest confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State.
More ‘Hotspots’ Declared In NSW
Queensland has declared the greater Sydney area a COVID-19 “hotspot” following more confirmed cases in NSW.
Which Face Mask Works Best?
If you’re not sure whether wearing a face mask is worth it, or you need to wear a mask but are unsure which type, new research should help you decide.
Fairfield Added To ‘Hotspot’ List
The City of Fairfield in NSW has been added to Queensland’s official COVID-19 “hotspot” list.
Payments Continue But Will Drop
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Tuesday the JobKeeper program and the Coronavirus Supplement have been extended past September, but the amounts to be paid will drop.
TRC Waives Some Charges
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a number of measures to provide further relief to the community as it responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
