Walk-In Vax Clinics Coming
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics are returning to Kingaroy and Murgon.
COVID Tally ‘Underestimated’
There have been 10,332 cases of COVID-19 added to the Queensland tally during the latest reporting period but Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard has admitted there are many more people with the disease.
COVID Cases Soar In Kingaroy
COVID-19 case numbers are exploding in Kingaroy with about 200 people now reported to have tested positive to the virus.
Peanut Sheds Destroyed In Blaze
Rural and urban fire crews worked for hours to extinguish a fire in hundreds of tonnes of peanut shells being stored in large industrial sheds at Mannuem on Wednesday.
66 More Cases In Region
There are another 66 new cases of COVID-19 across the South Burnett, according to figures released by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council on Wednesday morning.
COVID Cases Pass 160
There are now more than 160 active cases of COVID-19 in the South Burnett and Cherbourg communities, according to figures released on Tuesday morning.
False Alarm At Airport
Emergency services scrambled on Saturday night after reports an aircraft was experiencing difficulties while approaching Kingaroy Airport.
Lotto Winners In For A Surprise
Did you buy a share in a Gold Lotto store syndicate recently at Robinsons News in Kingaroy Shoppingworld? If so, you could be almost $473,000 richer and not know it!
Outbreak Continues To Grow
Official Queensland Health statistics show the recent COVID-19 outbreak in the South Burnett and Cherbourg has grown to 87 cases.
Omicron Spreads In Sth Burnett
South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has confirmed it is the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus which is currently circulating within the South Burnett and Cherbourg.
Local COVID Cases Hit 52
Queensland Health statistics show the total number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the Cherbourg and South Burnett council areas since December 29 is now 52.
35 Cases Linked To Cherbourg
There are now 35 confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to the Cherbourg outbreak, including 25 people who live in the community.
COVID Takes Off Across Region
Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Friday in the South Burnett council area – in Kingaroy, Nanango and Murgon.
Dozen Cases In Cherbourg
Mayor Elvie Sandow has urged residents to stay away from big gatherings as Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council confirms there are now at least 12 COVID-19 cases in the community.
South Burnett ‘Leans Forward’
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved to “Lean Forward” status on Thursday in response to the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region.
Four More Local Cases
Four more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the local area – three more in Cherbourg and one in the South Burnett Regional Council area.
COVID Case In Cherbourg
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council confirmed on Wednesday afternoon (Dec 29) that a positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in the Cherbourg community.
Private Hospital Plans Unveiled
Years of blood, sweat and tears to keep a private hospital open in Kingaroy are about to pay off … South Bank Medical Group is exploring an exciting redevelopment of the site.
Quarantine Rules To Ease
COVID-19 quarantine rules will ease in Queensland from 1:00am on Wednesday for fully vaccinated people who have come into “close contact” with a positive case.
Matthew Lands Major Bass Trophy
Kingaroy professional angler Matthew Langford has won a prestigious national title in the highly competitive sport of bass fishing.
