Teenager Injured In Rollover
A teenage boy was flown to hospital after a quad bike rolled near Kilkivan on Wednesday morning
Border Controls To Tighten Further
Queensland’s border restrictions will be tightened across the State from Friday to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Negotiating The Steeplechase
At present, horse racing (and life in general) is a little akin to the trials and tribulations weathered by jumps jockeys.
Blue Card Deadline For Firies
The State Opposition fears a mass exodus of rural firies now the March 31 deadline for volunteers to apply for a Blue Card has arrived.
New Body To Assist Graingrowers
A new company has been set up to work on behalf of the entire Australian grains supply chain
Qld COVID-19 Cases Now 743
Another 55 people have tested positive to COVID-19 in Queensland, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the State to 743.
Jets Join LifeFlight Fleet
Three RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Air Ambulance jets are now on standby to airlift suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and other patients from Queensland regional centres.
TRC Closes Playgrounds
Toowoomba Regional Council closed all public park playgrounds, outdoor gyms, public barbecue facilities and skate parks from on Monday (March 30) in line with the latest Federal Government health advice.
Weapons Closures Relaxed
Licensed armourers and licensed dealers will now be able to provide essential services to primary producers and other industries which rely on weapons to do their jobs.
Work Begins On $7.5m Expansion
Preliminary work has begun on a $7.5 million expansion by local food producer Proteco Oils on a greenfield site at the Taabinga Industrial Estate in Kingaroy.
Willie Urges Cherbourg To Stay Safe
Former State of Origin and Australian centre Willie Tonga has urged all his friends and former teammates at Cherbourg to stay safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunwater Closes Dams
All Sunwater and Seqwater recreation areas, lakes and weirs will be closed to the public from Tuesday, March 31.
33 More Cases In Qld
Queensland has recorded 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Sunday, taking the State total to 689.
Courts Adapt To COVID-19
Chief Magistrate Terry Gardiner has issued new practice directions which will affect the operation of South Burnett Magistrates Courts during the COVID-19 crisis.
More Supports Available For Business
Small businesses have been reminded again about the range of State and Federal government aids in place to help them survive the COVID-19 crisis.
Water Meters To Be Replaced
South Burnett Regional Council is beginning a program to replace water meters in Proston and Nanango.
GetUp! Calls For Hospital Takeover
National lobby group GetUp! has called for the nationalisation of private hospitals in the wake of warnings by some they may have to close due to bans on elective surgery.
Council Closes Counter Services
South Burnett Regional Council is closing its front counter services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Input Sought On GMO Corn
Food Standards Australia New Zealand – the body that develops standards to regulate the use of ingredients in food – is inviting submissions from the public about a new line of genetically modified corn.
More Police For Local Stations
Murgon and Kingaroy police stations will be getting two new police recruits each following the fast-tracking of the latest QPS graduations due to the COVID-19 crisis.
