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.
Man Killed In Buggy Accident
A 74-year-old Kumbia man has died after an accident involving a golf buggy on a private property near Kumbia on Tuesday afternoon.
Dams To Reopen
Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma Dam recreation areas will re-open for day use this weekend.
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.
Truck To Take Lung Checks To Miners
A prime mover health truck will be on the road by the end of the year to bring lung health checks to past and present mine and quarry workers throughout 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.
Dodgy Bitumeners Are Back
An old con trick that has been doing the rounds of a country towns for years has “resurfaced” … this time in Toowoomba.
Students Honour Anzac Spirit
St Mary’s Catholic College marked Anzac Day with a special commemoration at the school last Thursday.
Experts Target Swine Fever In PNG
Australia has mobilised a team to help Papua New Guinea deal with an outbreak of African Swine Fever.
Police Seek Gympie Man
Police have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into an armed robbery in Gympie last Sunday.
Lest We Forget … And We Didn’t!
The Last Post sounded in almost empty streets, candles were lit in driveways … Anzac Day 2020 was definitely different but the South Burnett made sure the sacrifices of Australia’s servicemen and women were remembered.
Drought Forums Go Online
Information about feeding and caring for livestock during drought is now being delivered online by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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
$1245 Fine For Speeding
A driver – apparently in a hurry to get back to work – has been fined $1245 after being clocked during 150km/h on the Burnett Highway.
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.
Calendar Competition On Again!
Queensland primary school-age students have been invited to submit drawings to illustrate a farm safety message for the 2021 Farm Safety calendar.
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.
