Council Shuts Down Services
South Burnett Regional Council has closed all Visitor Information Centres and libraries as well as council-owned halls, art galleries, museums and Boondooma Homestead.
Teenage Boy Suffers Serious Burns
A teenage boy has been seriously burned in an accident near Yarraman on Wednesday morning.
Border Restrictions From Midnight
Police have warned that cross-border travel restrictions come into effect at midnight tonight (Wednesday).
Cards Only At TRC Tips
Toowoomba Regional Council will no longer accept cash at any of its waste facilities.
Boondooma, Yallakool Close
The South Burnett’s two lakeside tourist parks have been closed due to COVID-19 precautions.
National Park Camps To Close
The State Government is closing all camping areas within Queensland National Parks, State Forests and Recreation Areas from Thursday (March 26) until further notice.
Qld COVID-19 Tally Hits 443
There are now 443 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland after the State’s tally officially rose by 46 on Wednesday.
Dam Work To Start In April
The $100 million project to lower the spillway at Paradise Dam by five metres for safety reasons is on track to begin next month, Natural Resources Minister Dr Anthony Lynham confirmed on Wednesday.
We’re Living In Unprecedented Times
COVID-19 has created “unprecedented times” for our generation, South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell warned in his latest video update to residents.
$457,000 Boost For Local Groups
The latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund will tip $457,800 in State Government grants into the region’s communities.
ATO Offers COVID-19 Tax Advice
The Australian Taxation Office has updated its website with essential information about tax and superannuation changes that have become law following the passage of the Federal Government’s Economic Support Package.
Have You Seen Jene?
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 59-year-old man reported missing from Esk since Sunday (March 22).
Don’t Forget Your Pets
The RSPCA has urged everyone to spare a thought for their pets in these times of uncertainty.
397 COVID-19 Cases In Qld
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Queensland has risen by 78, taking the total number in the State to 397.
‘More Than Enough Food’
Farmers “have our backs” during the COVID-19 pandemic, Queenslanders were assured by AgForce on Tuesday.
$4b Support Package Unveiled
The State Government released details on Tuesday of a $4 billion support package to help Queenslanders get through the COVID-19 crisis.
TRC Pauses Plant Giveaways
Toowoomba Regional Council is temporarily stopping plant giveaways until further notice.
Qld Border Controls Explained
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the border controls that will come into effect at midnight on Wednesday (March 25) are essential to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Call For More Telehealth Services
The National Rural Health Alliance, the peak body for rural and remote health in Australia, has welcomed the Federal Government’s expansion of telehealth Medicare item numbers.
Police To Enforce COVID-19 Orders
Police are reminding residents to adhere to social distancing principles and new restrictions in relation to indoor venues.
