Traffic Down, Road Toll Up
Authorities are pleading with Queenslanders to drive safely this long weekend as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease.
LNP Petition Calls For COVID-19 Grants
The LNP has launched an online petition calling for State Government COVID-19 emergency relief grants for small businesses.
Police To Monitor 50km Rule
Police will be out and about ensuring travellers are obeying the 50km COVID-19 non-essential travel limit this weekend.
SBRC Unveils New Council Roles
Some major changes in portfolio responsibilities were announced at South Burnett Regional Council’s meeting on Wednesday.
Just One More Case In Qld
Queensland has had one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, taking the State total since the pandemic began to 1034.
Stay Line Aware With Trees
Ergon Energy says a number of home gardeners in Queensland are lucky to be alive after the trees and vegetation they were cutting recently came into contact with powerlines.
Premier Clarifies Farm Work Rules
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has assured growers they can maintain a seasonal workforce while meeting their COVID-19 public health obligations.
Fees And Charges Frozen
South Burnett councillors voted unanimously on Wednesday to freeze Council’s schedule of fees and charges for at least six months.
Council Wants Grazing Fee Waived
South Burnett Regional Council will continue to press the State Government to eliminate or reduce the costs of Roadside Grazing Permits.
Gympie Regional Council CEO Resigns
Gympie Regional Council will begin an immediate search for a new CEO following the sudden resignation of incumbent Bernard Smith on Wednesday.
TRC Approves $10.5m Relief Package
Yarraman and Cooyar ratepayers will receive a $125 rates credit as part of a $10.5 million COVID-19 economic relief package adopted by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Man Killed In Buggy Accident
A 74-year-old Kumbia man has died after an accident involving a golf buggy on a private property near Kumbia on Tuesday afternoon.
Dams To Reopen
Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma Dam recreation areas will re-open for day use this weekend.
MP Quits After COVID-19 Fine
The LNP Member for Toowoomba North, Trevor Watts, has quit his role as a Shadow Minister after being fined for breaching COVID-19 restrictions.
College Develops Writing Challenge
Many St Mary’s Catholic College students will be using the COVID-19 lockdown to improve their writing skills, thanks to an innovative program developed by teachers.
No New Cases Overnight
There are now less than 100 active confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland.
Truck To Take Lung Checks To Miners
A prime mover health truck will be on the road by the end of the year to bring lung health checks to past and present mine and quarry workers throughout Queensland.
State Waives $33.8m In Land Rent
More than 6000 farmers, businesses, tourism operators, and community and sports clubs, won’t have to pay State land rent for six months under a series of measures to protect Queensland businesses and jobs.
Dodgy Bitumeners Are Back
An old con trick that has been doing the rounds of a country towns for years has “resurfaced” … this time in Toowoomba.
Students Honour Anzac Spirit
St Mary’s Catholic College marked Anzac Day with a special commemoration at the school last Thursday.
