Grants Open For Sports Clubs
State Government grants of up to $20,000 to support sporting clubs to buy equipment and carry out capital works opened on Thursday.
False Names Risk Big Fines
Customers who provide false contact details at venues – part of COVID Safe reopening directions – are putting the health of other Queenslanders at risk – and risking a large fine.
Hotspots Declared In NSW
Two NSW areas have been added to Queensland border restrictions following the declaration of new COVID-19 hotspots on Tuesday.
One More Case In Qld
One more confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Queensland on Monday, taking the State’s total of active cases to four.
Visitors Can’t Refuse COVID Tests
Queensland is introducing tough new requirements for interstate travellers who develop COVID-19 symptoms while in the State, forcing them to be tested or face a $4004 fine.
New Border Passes Available
The State Government’s online portal for the public to apply for a new Queensland Border Declaration Pass is now live.
Cherbourg Checkpoint To Go
The COVID-19 checkpoint on Cherbourg Road will be gone from midday on Friday, restoring full access to the community.
COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
The State Government has brought forward the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, including changes at the Queensland border.
Land Tax Deadline Extended
The application deadline for State Government land tax rebates will be extended four months to help COVID-affected Queensland businesses.
Federal Boost For Show Societies
South Burnett show societies forced to cancel their annual events this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be eligible to receive cash support from the Federal Government.
Deadline For Kickstart Grants
South Burnett sporting clubs have been urged to get in their applications as soon as possible to the State Government’s COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart program.
Vic COVID-19 ‘Hotspots’ Named
Queensland has updated the official list of Victorian COVID-19 “hotspots” which will affect the quarantine status of returning residents at the State border.
Boarding School Restrictions Ease
Queensland boarding school students will be able to return to school next term after the easing of some more COVID-19 restrictions.
Funeral Restrictions Ease
Up to 100 people can now attend funerals in Queensland after the State Government eased more COVID-19 restrictions this week
$12.5m Boost For Agribusiness
The State Government has announced a $12.5 million funding package for Queensland’s agribusiness and food sector as part of its COVID-19 recovery plan.
Business Grant Round To Open
A second round of small business grants designed to helped Queensland small businesses recover from the impact of COVID-19 has been announced.
$2m Boost For TRC
Toowoomba Regional Council will receive at least $2 million for “shovel-ready” projects under Stage 2 of the State Government’s “Unite and Recover For Queensland” plan.
Cherbourg Travel Restrictions Ease
Wanting to visit Cherbourg? Restrictions changed again on Monday morning
Council Halls Set To Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council has published an updated list of reopened facilities around the region.
JobKeeper Worth Millions To Region
The Federal Government’s JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme is worth at least $2.5 million a month to the South Burnett, and likely very much more
