MP Quits After COVID-19 Fine
The LNP Member for Toowoomba North, Trevor Watts, has quit his role as a Shadow Minister after being fined for breaching COVID-19 restrictions.
College Develops Writing Challenge
Many St Mary’s Catholic College students will be using the COVID-19 lockdown to improve their writing skills, thanks to an innovative program developed by teachers.
No New Cases Overnight
There are now less than 100 active confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland.
State Waives $33.8m In Land Rent
More than 6000 farmers, businesses, tourism operators, and community and sports clubs, won’t have to pay State land rent for six months under a series of measures to protect Queensland businesses and jobs.
50km Travel Limit ‘Impractical’
The LNP is calling for the State Government to show some common sense and re-think its new restriction on Queenslanders travelling more than 50km from their home
Uni Offers Free Mini-Courses
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is offering five free UpSkill mini-courses to support the community during COVID-19 pandemic.
Just One Case Left In Darling Downs
Queensland’s COVID-19 tally has risen by seven since Friday, with three new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours.
Darling Downs Zoo ‘Desperate’
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds to help Darling Downs Zoo survive the COVID-19 shutdowns.
Spitting Fines To Protect Workers
People who deliberately cough, sneeze or spit on public officials and workers – including shop assistants – could be fined up to $13,345 under a new COVID-19 Public Health Direction.
Schools Take Ag Online
Kingaroy State High School and Saint Mary’s Catholic College are among 59 schools taking part in the 2020 Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Program (AGISP).
Dalby Bio-Refinery Reopens
United Petroleum’s Dalby Bio-Refinery has reopened to manufacture industrial grade ethanol to be used in hand sanitiser, hand wash and surface disinfectant products during the fight against COVID-19.
Restrictions To Ease A Little
Some “stay-at-home” COVID-19 precautions in Queensland are set to ease slightly from next Friday (May 1).
Ergon’s Safety Heroes Go Online
Ergon Energy has modified its popular Safety Heroes program for easy home delivery by parents and caregivers during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Ice Cream Isn’t Essential: Council
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded residents that “ad hoc travel” – such as going out to buy an ice cream at 11:00pm – is banned under current health directives.
COVID-19 Tests Expanded
Queensland Health has expanded the testing criteria for COVID-19 so that anyone in the State who has a fever – or a history of fever – or acute respiratory symptoms can get tested.
Blitz Catches Out 7pc
A statewide blitz to enforce coronavirus quarantine orders has highlighted that most Queenslanders are complying.
COVID-19 Tally Rises By Two
Queensland’s COVID-19 tally of confirmed cases rose by two overnight, taking the State’s total to 1026 since the pandemic began.
COVID-19 Won’t Define Us: Antonio
The Toowoomba Region is well placed to address and overcome present challenges, as well as seize on opportunities that will continue to deliver lifestyle benefits and job prospects for residents, recently re-elected Mayor Paul Antonio believes.
Rental Changes Set To Become Law
State Parliament is expected to pass amendments to laws surrounding property rentals at a special sitting on Wednesday.
New Website Explains COVID-19 Data
Queensland Health has unveiled a new web page which provides COVID-19 data sorted by Council area as well as Health Region.
