Premier Releases COVID-19 Statement
Premier Annastacia Palasczczuk released a statement on Wednesday to brief Queenslanders in the wake of Tuesday night’s National Cabinet meeting.
TRC Facilities To Stay Open
Toowoomba Regional Council facilities will remain open and continue to operate for business as usual at this stage, pending advice from the Federal and State Governments.
Cherbourg Council Closes Shire
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council says travel to Cherbourg will now be limited “to those people involved in the provision of essential services in the community”.
Men’s Shed Are Ready To Go!
COVID-19 forced the postponement of their Camp Oven Under The Stars night, but it couldn’t stop the Kingaroy Men’s Shed from officially opening their new toilet block on Saturday afternoon.
Nanango Races To Be ‘Patron-Free’
Nanango will be holding a patron-free race meeting on Easter Saturday as Queensland struggles to keep its racing industry alive during the COVID-19 crisis.
Duff Fears Impacts Of Virus
Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff told Wednesday’s South Burnett Council meeting that she feared the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the local community.
New Body To Oversee Mine Safety
The State Government has set up an independent body to oversee the health and safety of Queensland miners.
All USQ Classes Go Online
The University of Southern Queensland is shifting all on-campus course offerings online to help contain the spread of COVID-19.
Beautiful Day But Where Were You?
A beautiful day but a disappointing crowd … these words by Murgon Show Society president Alan Trim best sum up Saturday’s 97th Murgon Show.
VSB Fears Tourism Meltdown
The Visit South Burnett (VSB) local tourism organisation is concerned event cancellations due to COVID-19 could devastate the region’s tourism operators.
COVID-19 Loans For Business
The State Government will create a new $500 million loan facility, interest-free for the first 12 months, to support businesses to keep people in work during the COVID-19 crisis.
Truck Crash Sparks Fire
Emergency services were called to a truck crash on the Burnett Highway, just north of Goomeri, on Tuesday afternoon.
The Lights Will Stay On …
Queensland’s publicly owned power and water businesses have extensive measures in place to ensure ongoing power and bulk water supplies during the coronavirus emergency, the State Government assured citizens on Tuesday.
Gallery A Major Tourist Attraction
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery is now the second-biggest volunteer-run tourist attraction in Wondai.
Third Person Sought By Police
Detectives have identified a third person of interest in relation to the homicide investigation into the shooting of a 22-year-old man at Amamoor last week.
COVID-19 Update From Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell held a media conference on Tuesday afternoon to update residents about the COVID-19 issue after the latest Local Disaster Management Committee meeting.
Motorbike Rider Killed In Crash
A motorcycle rider has died after a crash on Memerambi-Barkers Creek Road on Tuesday afternoon.
More Graduates Join Red Earth Alumni
Another 22 people graduated recently from Red Earth’s Community Leadership Program, marking their achievement with a celebration at the Bunya Mountains.
First Bid Was Successful
Trainer Janene Armstrong and her fellow part owner Barry Goodwill chalked up their second victory with First Bid when the chestnut saluted Benchmark 50 Handicap (850m) at Gympie on March 7.
Police Suspend Multi-Vehicle Stops
The Queensland Police Service has suspended static, multi-vehicle roadside breath and drug tests to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
