The Slow Return To Normal
Queensland will implement Stage 1 of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s three-step “roadmap” out of COVID-19 isolation from Saturday, May 16
Home Visiting Restrictions Ease
Some COVID-19 visiting restrictions have been eased in Queensland, just in time for Mother’s Day this weekend
‘Be Grateful For The Little Things’
Former Nanango MP Dorothy “Dolly” Pratt and husband Tony were hoping to visit “all the places you dream about” on their six-week cruise … but then along came the pandemic, closed ports, ukeleles and quarantine.
LNP Releases ‘Recovery’ Proposal
The Liberal National Party has released a four-stage plan which it says will re-open the Queensland economy and provide certainty for businesses.
South Burnett Switches On To Zoom
South Burnett groups have been keen to embrace video conferencing to beat COVID-19 isolation and keep their networks intact.
Irrigation Prices Frozen
The State Government will freeze irrigation prices for a year and absorb dam safety costs
Back-To-School Plans
Years 11-12, Kindy, Prep and Year 1 students will return to regular classes next week
Cherbourg Loosens Travel Restrictions
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has introduced some changes to the current travel restrictions in the Cherbourg community.
Call To Release At-Risk Prisoners
The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association has joined the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal Services in supporting a call to release Indigenous prisoners due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
No Cases In Darling Downs
There are no known active cases of COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health area following the recovery of the 42nd confirmed patient in the region at the weekend.
TRC Unveils COVID-19 Micro Grants
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting applications for the new Coronavirus Community Support Micro Grants program, part of the $10.5 million relief package endorsed by Council this week.
Have Some Pumpkin Fun At Home
The Great Australian Pumpkin Roll – which was to go ahead in Goomeri on May 31 before COVID-19 came along – is going virtual
Traffic Down, Road Toll Up
Authorities are pleading with Queenslanders to drive safely this long weekend as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease.
LNP Petition Calls For COVID-19 Grants
The LNP has launched an online petition calling for State Government COVID-19 emergency relief grants for small businesses.
Police To Monitor 50km Rule
Police will be out and about ensuring travellers are obeying the 50km COVID-19 non-essential travel limit this weekend.
Just One More Case In Qld
Queensland has had one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, taking the State total since the pandemic began to 1034.
Premier Clarifies Farm Work Rules
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has assured growers they can maintain a seasonal workforce while meeting their COVID-19 public health obligations.
Fees And Charges Frozen
South Burnett councillors voted unanimously on Wednesday to freeze Council’s schedule of fees and charges for at least six months.
TRC Approves $10.5m Relief Package
Yarraman and Cooyar ratepayers will receive a $125 rates credit as part of a $10.5 million COVID-19 economic relief package adopted by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Dams To Reopen
Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma Dam recreation areas will re-open for day use this weekend.
