TRC Closes Council Offices
Toowoomba Regional Council will handle most customer enquiries by phone, email and other online channels only from Monday (March 30).
MP Fears ‘Southern’ Virus Refugees
There have been reports of “vigilantism” in south-west Queensland due to COVID-19 panic, Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said on Friday.
TRC Pauses Rates Debt Recovery
Toowoomba Regional Council is immediately pausing all debt recovery for outstanding rates and charges due to the COVID-19 crisis.
KCCI Calls For Fees Relief
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the South Burnett Regional Council to waive fees and charges in the wake of the COVID-19 business shutdowns.
Qld COVID-19 Cases Now 555
There have now been 555 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, Queensland Health announced on Friday afternoon.
All Local Race Meetings Cancelled
South Burnett race clubs will be taking an enforced break over the next two months – and possibly longer – due to COVID-19.
Rail, Coach Services Cut Back
Long-haul train and coach services within Queensland will be temporarily reduced as part of wider efforts to contain COVID-19.
NFF Welcomes MP’s Assurances
Australia’s livestock industry has welcomed the assurance from Agriculture Minister David Littleproud that saleyards will continue to operate.
Saleyards Can Still Operate
Livestock auctions are able to continue, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud confirmed on Friday.
Book Fest Beats The Bans
The women of the Nanango RSL Citizen’s Auxiliary have perfect timing … in this rapidly changing world, their Book Fest sale last weekend would probably now be illegal.
Damien Picked For Leadership Course
Former South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann will be developing his leadership skills even more after being selected for a spot in the elite Australian Rural Leadership Program.
Work Continues On Footpaths
South Burnett Regional Council has released the next schedule for the $1.24 million upgrade of Murgon’s footpaths.
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.
Health Alert On Coast
Queensland Health has released a COVID-19 public health alert for three venues on the Sunshine Coast.
TRC Shuts Down Halls, Sports Fields
Toowoomba Regional Council is temporarily closing all community halls, sporting fields and Council-controlled campgrounds from Friday (March 27).
MP Urges Supermarkets To ‘Step Up’
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on supermarkets to “do the right thing” by their rural customers and restock their shelves.
Catholic Schools Go Pupil-Free, Too
Queensland’s Catholic schools have followed the lead of State schools and will implement student-free days next week in the lead up to the Easter holiday break.
Toowoomba LDMG Lifts Alert Level
Toowoomba Regional Council has moved its Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) to “Stand Up” status, the same level as the South Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie LDMGs.
Border Pass Launched
An online portal enabling members of the public to apply for a Queensland Entry Pass is now live.
