Beware Of COVID-19 Scams
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned that scammers are adapting existing technology to play on people’s fears about COVID-19.
Fours Years Of Growth: Councillor
The South Burnett Regional Council has enjoyed four years of back-to-back growth, Council’s final meeting for this term was told on Wednesday.
40 More COVID-19 Cases
Queensland Health announced on Friday afternoon there are 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the State total to 184.
Dam Inquiry Moves Into Final Phase
The next hearings for the Paradise Dam Inquiry, scheduled for April 6-7, will focus on final submissions but will be held in Brisbane, not Bundaberg as first planned.
Council Events Shut Down
South Burnett Regional Council has decided to postpone, cancel or suspend any gatherings that could be conducive to the spread of the COVID-19 virus until further notice.
TRC Closes Libraries, Galleries
Toowoomba Regional Council will temporarily close all libraries and art galleries from the close of business on Monday (March 23) until further notice.
Fall Armyworm Moves Southwards
The exotic pest Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has been detected in Bowen, a Biosecurity Queensland spokesperson said on Friday.
‘Eyes Of Wondai’ Now Watching Crims
Crooks can run but they won’t be able to hide in Wondai with the formal unveiling of the town’s new $217,600 CCTV surveillance system.
Cattle Sale Notches Up $1m
The Coolabunia Saleyards held a million dollar sale at the end of February.
Lifesaver Available At Nanango
Heritage Bank in Nanango has placed an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the use of the public in emergency situations on the wall of its branch.
50 More COVID-19 Cases In Qld
Queensland Health announced on Thursday there were 50 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the State’s total to 144.
Keep Buying Local!
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging South Burnett residents to Buy Local and Keep Buying Local to help small business.
Shoppingworld Locks Out Media
Kingaroy Shoppingworld has imposed a ban on media in the wake of last week’s revelation that a Woolworths employee had tested positive to COVID-19.
More Options For Voters
The March 28 local government election date won’t be changed but voters now have more options.
Ergon Won’t Cut You Off
Ergon and Energex won’t disconnect power for householders experiencing hardship due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.
Phyllis Shows Pumpkin Pride
Tourists who drive through Goomeri now have a new option for a selfie .. with a difference!
Heavy Fines Back Up COVID-19 Laws
The State Government has strengthened the powers of health and emergency officers in response to COVID-19 – and people who flout their directions could face heavy fines.
RADF Plan To Fund Arts Officer
The South Burnett’s Regional Arts Development Fund could have a total of $33,000 available for artists in 2020-21, but a little over a third of this would go towards the employment of an Arts Officer in the Wide Bay region.
$1.2m Grant To Fix Road Damage
South Burnett Regional Council has received $1.2 million in Disaster Recovery Funding to help road recovery work after flooding in February.
Council To Be Livestreamed
South Burnett Regional Council will soon be able to livestream council meetings, the last meeting before the Local Government elections heard on Wednesday.
