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.
Health Alert On Coast
Queensland Health has released a COVID-19 public health alert for three venues on the Sunshine Coast.
TRC Shuts Down Halls, Sports Fields
Toowoomba Regional Council is temporarily closing all community halls, sporting fields and Council-controlled campgrounds from Friday (March 27).
MP Urges Supermarkets To ‘Step Up’
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on supermarkets to “do the right thing” by their rural customers and restock their shelves.
Catholic Schools Go Pupil-Free, Too
Queensland’s Catholic schools have followed the lead of State schools and will implement student-free days next week in the lead up to the Easter holiday break.
Toowoomba LDMG Lifts Alert Level
Toowoomba Regional Council has moved its Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) to “Stand Up” status, the same level as the South Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie LDMGs.
Border Pass Launched
An online portal enabling members of the public to apply for a Queensland Entry Pass is now live.
Voting On Saturday?
Have you voted yet? If not, the pre-polling booths are still open today and tomorrow … but if you’re planning to head out on Saturday, there’s a few things voters have been asked to keep in mind.
Five Pupil-Free Days
Education Queensland announced on Thursday that the Term 1 break will begin next Monday (March 30) for all State School students.
Council Shuts Down Services
South Burnett Regional Council has closed all Visitor Information Centres and libraries as well as council-owned halls, art galleries, museums and Boondooma Homestead.
Teenage Boy Suffers Serious Burns
A teenage boy has been seriously burned in an accident near Yarraman on Wednesday morning.
Border Restrictions From Midnight
Police have warned that cross-border travel restrictions come into effect at midnight tonight (Wednesday).
Cards Only At TRC Tips
Toowoomba Regional Council will no longer accept cash at any of its waste facilities.
Boondooma, Yallakool Close
The South Burnett’s two lakeside tourist parks have been closed due to COVID-19 precautions.
