MBDA Urges Businesses To Seek Help
The Murgon Business and Development Association has reminded local businesses there are government packages designed to help businesses through the COVID-19 crisis.
Now 656 COVID-19 Cases In Qld
Queensland Health confirmed on Sunday there are 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State since Saturday, raising the total to 656.
Mood For Change Sweeps Councils
Results are starting to trickle in from Saturday’s local government elections in Queensland after “technical issues” prevented the Electoral Commission of Queensland from updating its website until late last night.
Qld COVID-19 Cases Rise To 625
There have now been 625 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, Queensland Health announced on Saturday.
Who Will You Be Choosing?
Who will be leading the South Burnett on Monday? It’s all up to you!
Driver Burnt In Truck Fire
The driver of an empty semi-trailer suffered serious burns in a truck fire on the Burnett Highway at Boonara on Friday night.
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.
