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.
‘Only One COVID-19 Case’
There are no further confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the South Burnett, Mayor Keith Campbell emphasised on Monday afternoon.
RSL Cancels Anzac Day Services
RSL Queensland advised its Sub-Branches on Monday afternoon to cancel Anzac Day commemorations in light of the emerging COVID-19 public health emergency.
T2S Training Starts At Cherbourg
Young people from Cherbourg are among the latest in Queensland to take part in a State Government education and training program aimed at helping at-risk youth get their lives back on track.
Police Seek Shooting Witness
Police are appealing for public assistance to find a man they wish to speak to after the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man last week.
USQ Cancels Graduation Ceremonies
The University of Southern Queensland has cancelled its first semester graduation ceremonies scheduled for April and May.
36 Charged After Drug Raids
Police have charged 36 people with drug offences and seized hundreds of cannabis plants and a large quantity of hydroponic equipment as part of an ongoing operation targeting the production, distribution and trafficking of cannabis in the Sunshine Coast hinterland and South Burnett.
Sponsors Back SB Rugby League
South Burnett Rugby League has secured a naming rights sponsor for its centenary year competition.
Blackbutt Takes Axe To Kingaroy
Timbertowners have wielded the willow like an axe, demolishing Kingaroy Services in the Plate Final of the South Burnett Cricket competition played at Blackbutt on Saturday.
Cherbourg On Alert
The Cherbourg Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is now on “Alert” status in the wake of COVID-19.
Candidates Dump How-To-Vote Cards
South Burnett council election candidates have been urged to abandon handing out How-To-Vote cards for the safety of both volunteers and voters during the COVID-19 crisis.
