Handy Guide To COVID-19 Supports
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has put together a list of handy links to various Fact Sheets to explain the Federal Government’s COVID-19 stimulus package of supports.
It’s Safe To Vote: MP
Voting continues in Queensland during the final week of early polling for the 2020 local government elections.
NATSILS Calls For Early Release
The peak national body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services has called called for urgent action to protect Indigenous inmates from COVID-19.
Think Before You Flush
Some social media suggestions during this time of toilet paper shortages have our local councils worried.
Community Fund Deadline Extended
The deadline for applications to the 2020 Ergon-Energex Community Fund has been extended as so many community groups are currently focused on their response to COVID-19,.
Take Care At Bowsers: RACQ
RACQ has urged drivers to take precautions at petrol stations with concerns filling up at the bowser could spread COVID-19.
60 More Cases In Qld
Queensland will be moving to restrict access to the State, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on Monday afternoon.
New COVID-19 Case In Health Region
Darling Downs Health has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 coronavirus in the health service area.
Elderly Couple Dies In Crash
An elderly Wondai couple has died after a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Highway near Ficks Crossing on Sunday afternoon.
Saints Ready To Kick Off … Whenever
South Burnett Saints AFC officially launched their 2020 season on Saturday with the distribution of guernseys to their senior men’s and women’s teams.
Six COVID-19 Cases In Health Region
Darling Downs Health confirmed on Saturday there are four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the health region, taking the total to six.
Gympie Suspends Volunteer Services
Gympie Regional Council will suspend all volunteer activities in an effort to safeguard health and help contain the spread of COVID-19.
Reunions Draw Crowds To Ringsfield
Nanango enjoyed what could well be the town’s last carefree day for awhile last Saturday when two reunions were celebrated in the grounds of Ringsfield House.
Beware Of COVID-19 Scams
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned that scammers are adapting existing technology to play on people’s fears about COVID-19.
Fours Years Of Growth: Councillor
The South Burnett Regional Council has enjoyed four years of back-to-back growth, Council’s final meeting for this term was told on Wednesday.
40 More COVID-19 Cases
Queensland Health announced on Friday afternoon there are 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the State total to 184.
Dam Inquiry Moves Into Final Phase
The next hearings for the Paradise Dam Inquiry, scheduled for April 6-7, will focus on final submissions but will be held in Brisbane, not Bundaberg as first planned.
Council Events Shut Down
South Burnett Regional Council has decided to postpone, cancel or suspend any gatherings that could be conducive to the spread of the COVID-19 virus until further notice.
TRC Closes Libraries, Galleries
Toowoomba Regional Council will temporarily close all libraries and art galleries from the close of business on Monday (March 23) until further notice.
Fall Armyworm Moves Southwards
The exotic pest Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has been detected in Bowen, a Biosecurity Queensland spokesperson said on Friday.
