Community Fund Deadline Extended
The deadline for applications to the 2020 Ergon-Energex Community Fund has been extended as so many community groups are currently focused on their response to COVID-19,.
Take Care At Bowsers: RACQ
RACQ has urged drivers to take precautions at petrol stations with concerns filling up at the bowser could spread COVID-19.
60 More Cases In Qld
Queensland will be moving to restrict access to the State, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on Monday afternoon.
New COVID-19 Case In Health Region
Darling Downs Health has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 coronavirus in the health service area.
Six COVID-19 Cases In Health Region
Darling Downs Health confirmed on Saturday there are four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the health region, taking the total to six.
Gympie Suspends Volunteer Services
Gympie Regional Council will suspend all volunteer activities in an effort to safeguard health and help contain the spread of COVID-19.
Beware Of COVID-19 Scams
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned that scammers are adapting existing technology to play on people’s fears about COVID-19.
40 More COVID-19 Cases
Queensland Health announced on Friday afternoon there are 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the State total to 184.
Council Events Shut Down
South Burnett Regional Council has decided to postpone, cancel or suspend any gatherings that could be conducive to the spread of the COVID-19 virus until further notice.
50 More COVID-19 Cases In Qld
Queensland Health announced on Thursday there were 50 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the State’s total to 144.
Keep Buying Local!
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging South Burnett residents to Buy Local and Keep Buying Local to help small business.
More Options For Voters
The March 28 local government election date won’t be changed but voters now have more options.
Ergon Won’t Cut You Off
Ergon and Energex won’t disconnect power for householders experiencing hardship due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.
Heavy Fines Back Up COVID-19 Laws
The State Government has strengthened the powers of health and emergency officers in response to COVID-19 – and people who flout their directions could face heavy fines.
Premier Releases COVID-19 Statement
Premier Annastacia Palasczczuk released a statement on Wednesday to brief Queenslanders in the wake of Tuesday night’s National Cabinet meeting.
Cherbourg Council Closes Shire
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council says travel to Cherbourg will now be limited “to those people involved in the provision of essential services in the community”.
Nanango Races To Be ‘Patron-Free’
Nanango will be holding a patron-free race meeting on Easter Saturday as Queensland struggles to keep its racing industry alive during the COVID-19 crisis.
Duff Fears Impacts Of Virus
Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff told Wednesday’s South Burnett Council meeting that she feared the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the local community.
All USQ Classes Go Online
The University of Southern Queensland is shifting all on-campus course offerings online to help contain the spread of COVID-19.
VSB Fears Tourism Meltdown
The Visit South Burnett (VSB) local tourism organisation is concerned event cancellations due to COVID-19 could devastate the region’s tourism operators.
