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Council Releases Food Safety Videos

South Burnett Regional Council has released two videos that provide some basic information about food safety for businesses diversifying during the COVID-19 crisis.

Qld Health Releases Recovery Data

Nineteen people have recovered from COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region, the latest figures released by Queensland Health reveal.

Restrictions Likely For Six Months

Queenslanders are again being warned to stay at home this Easter with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk urging people to do the right thing and “stay in their suburb”.

Holidaymakers Banned From Islands

People are now banned from travelling to three Queensland islands popular with holidaymakers as part of COVID-19 restrictions.

No Time For Daytripping

Thinking of taking a leisurely day trip exploring the countryside over Easter? Don’t. The reality is you could be fined …

Queensland Health has recorded 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Monday, raising the State total to 934, but there is good news locally with no new cases recorded in the Darling Downs Health region.

921 Qld COVID-19 Cases

Queensland has had 48 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Friday, taking the State’s total to 921.

Qld COVID-19 Tally Hits 873

There have been 39 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Queensland since Thursday, taking the total to 873.

CSIRO Tests Potential COVID-19 Vaccines

The CSIRO has begun the first stage of testing potential vaccines for COVID-19.

TRC To Automate Crossings

Toowoomba Regional Council will begin automating CBD pedestrian crossings as soon as possible to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

Stanwell Focuses On COVID-19 Safety

A range of COVID-19 measures have been implemented at Tarong and Tarong North power stations and Meandu Mine to ensure the safety of workers, their families and the community.

Second Death In Toowoomba

A second man has died in Toowoomba Hospital from COVID-19, bringing Australia’s death toll to 23

LDMG Updates Community

The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning

781 COVID-19 Cases In Qld

There are now 781 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, up 40 from Tuesday.

Jets Join LifeFlight Fleet

Three RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Air Ambulance jets are now on standby to airlift suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and other patients from Queensland regional centres.

TRC Closes Playgrounds

Toowoomba Regional Council closed all public park playgrounds, outdoor gyms, public barbecue facilities and skate parks from on Monday (March 30) in line with the latest Federal Government health advice.

Willie Urges Cherbourg To Stay Safe

Former State of Origin and Australian centre Willie Tonga has urged all his friends and former teammates at Cherbourg to stay safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunwater Closes Dams

All Sunwater and Seqwater recreation areas, lakes and weirs will be closed to the public from Tuesday, March 31.

33 More Cases In Qld

Queensland has recorded 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Sunday, taking the State total to 689.

GetUp! Calls For Hospital Takeover

National lobby group GetUp! has called for the nationalisation of private hospitals in the wake of warnings by some they may have to close due to bans on elective surgery.

Now 656 COVID-19 Cases In Qld

Queensland Health confirmed on Sunday there are 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State since Saturday, raising the total to 656.

Qld COVID-19 Cases Now 555

There have now been 555 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, Queensland Health announced on Friday afternoon.

Cherbourg Travel Bans Tighten

Cherbourg residents have been warned that new travel restrictions mean they may not be allowed back into the community if they leave.

Qld COVID-19 Cases Now 493

Queensland is “holding its own” when it comes to COVID-19, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer, Dr Jeannette Young, said on Thursday.