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.
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.
