TRC Pauses Plant Giveaways
Toowoomba Regional Council is temporarily stopping plant giveaways until further notice.
Disaster Groups Target COVID-19
There are currently no positive cases of COVID-19 in Cherbourg or the South Burnett, a joint Local Disaster Management Group meeting held in Cherbourg on Monday was told.
It’s Safe To Vote: MP
Voting continues in Queensland during the final week of early polling for the 2020 local government elections.
Think Before You Flush
Some social media suggestions during this time of toilet paper shortages have our local councils worried.
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.
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.
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.
Cattle Sale Notches Up $1m
The Coolabunia Saleyards held a million dollar sale at the end of February.
More Options For Voters
The March 28 local government election date won’t be changed but voters now have more options.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
