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24.01.2022 Some restrictions will be relaxed nest Saturday. Social distancing and group gatherings will still be enforced.

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21.01.2022 We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Hope Santa was nice to you all and that you are surrounded by your loved ones

20.01.2022 This is a great read which again explains why absconding isn’t the right choice and those encouraging workers to abscond are not good people.

19.01.2022 If you are a visa holder in Australia and your visa is set to expire, you will need to apply for a new visa. To find out if COVID-19 affects your visa, visit our website: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

19.01.2022 Remember road safety by making sure your car is serviced regularly to protect yourself and other road users. The attached video explains the safety checks you can do yourself in between servicing your vehicle.

17.01.2022 Our thoughts are with the survivors and families

15.01.2022 We would once again like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this tragic event. There are currently several Go Fund Me pages circulating. We would like to advise that none of these Go Fund Me pages have been setup by Federal Backpackers. As we cannot guarantee that the money will be distributed to the backpackers we would ask that you DO NOT DONATE to these funds. We ask if anyone is wishing to donate to our backpackers please contact Australian Red Cross or Lifeline Bundaberg as they are helping our guys where they can.

15.01.2022 We shall remember them. Lest we forget https://www.anzaclive.com.au/

14.01.2022 Management, staff and backpackers would like to thank the Bundaberg community for all of there generosity and concern during this difficult time. We ask that everyone please respect all our backpackers and staff privacy as we are still all trying to process the events from Monday night. We ask for people not to come directly to their new accommodation facility as they are feeling overwhelmed with everything and need to do things in there own time. Thank you for understanding.

12.01.2022 Visa holders in Australia must apply for a new visa if their current visa is set to expire. You may be eligible to be granted a bridging visa that will keep you lawful until a decision is made on your visa application. For further information, visit www.australia.gov.au

10.01.2022 It’s especially important to consider the health and safety of those you love this Mother’s Day. Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing and ...follow your state or territory’s rules for visiting other people. Download the COVIDSafe app today at health.gov.au #coronavirusaustralia #covid19

10.01.2022 New restrictions have been announced. No gatherings of any kind will be allowed. Thinking about going to the park? This will not be allowed. Stay home is the message being said and only go out for essentials. Remember social distancing https://www.bundabergnow.com//coronavirus-update-pools-fa/

10.01.2022 In the August edition of Queensland Fire & Emergency Services (QFES) Response Magazine details the events which unfolded on the night of the fire. To the 40 fire fighters who fought to get the fire under control that night we can't thank you enough. Even though the building couldn't be saved your efforts didn't go unnoticed. You never gave up and we will be forever grateful

09.01.2022 Last week saw the end of an era with the demolition. Moving forward exciting things are to come

09.01.2022 Cape York Closed! Looks like that’s it for non essential access to the entire Cape according to the Cook Shire Council’s website. Police will be stationed at various access points to the cape to advise on travel restrictions on all non-essential travel to Cape York and the Torres Strait.

08.01.2022 WARNING TO WORKERS VISA REQUIREMENTS Businesses that are not part of the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) are contacting SWP and PLS workers, offering them jobs. Your Australian visa is linked to your current employer. If you move to a new workplace without approval from your current employer and the Pacific Labour Facility or the Department of Employment, you are breaching the conditions of your visa. This comes with risks. For example, you ...will not be covered by health insurance, your visa may be cancelled, and you may not be allowed back into Australia. If you are having problems in your current workplace, you can get help call the SWP information line on (02) 6240 5234 or the PLS hotline on 1800 51 51 31.

08.01.2022 What a horrific journey today has been. I’m sure you have all heard about the fire which tore through both Federal Backpackers and Spotted Dog Tavern. Luckily our fire evacuation training with staff paid off and we were able to evacuate the building with everyone alive and unhurt. We have found emergency housing for all of our guests and are helping them with their needs as everyone escaped with only the clothes on their backs. If you have loved ones who are staying with us a...nd can’t contact them please do not panic. They are safe. Most of the Backpackers didn’t have the chance to grab their phones. If you need them to contact you please send us a private message and we will forward it onto them. Some hostels around Bundaberg are telling our guests that they are housing people for us and they will keep their jobs. This is not true. We are still up and running from temporary housing until we can setup something more permanent. We would like to thank our farms for being so caring and understanding. We would also like to thank Queensland Fire Service, Queensland Police Service and Queensland Ambulance Service. Without your prompt response the blaze could have been so much worse. You made such a difficult time easier to deal with and it really was a mammoth effort. Bundaberg Regional Council for opening up the Civic Centre in the middle of the night to get our guys into a safe environment and out of the cold weather and your ongoing support today. Several Bundaberg charities, Tom our local Labour candidate and everyday Bundaberg people. There really are too many to mention. The owners of Hungry Tums as you both ran around looking after the emergency services throughout the night and today. And lastly the Backpackers. Without your cooperation and prompt evacuation things could have been a lot worse. I’m sure there are many more and I apologise if I have forgotten anyone. From management and staff we would like to say THANK YOU See more

06.01.2022 After todays press conference from the Australian Prime Minister it looks like backpackers need to follow self-isolation before they can move town. Below is the link to the transcript for todays press conference. https://www.pm.gov.au//press-conference-australian-parliam This is a screenshot of the transcript in relation to self-isolation.

05.01.2022 The Australian Government is sending an official text message to mobile phones across Australia. Please read and act #COVID19 #coronavirusaustralia

05.01.2022 Since the fire we have had several of our competitors trying to claim they are working with us and wanting to assisting our backpackers. None of this has been true. Most of our competitors see us as a threat and are trying to stop us reopening. The latest to hit Facebook is this post which from 35 photo's includes 33 photo's from the last couple of years featuring Federal Backpackers establishment and our past guests. We did not supply these photo's but are aware of the pers...on who did. We also did not authorise these photo's to be used. We also commented advising the photo's were taken at Federal Backpackers and our comment has since been deleted from the original post. We are still supplying our farmers with workers where we can and also arranging accommodation for backpackers who contact us. To our farmers being contacted directly by these people we are sorry and are in the process of taking this further. You should only be contact by management. All other contact is not authorised by Federal Backpackers. To any backpackers wishing to work in Bundaberg our phone number 07 4153 3711 is still in operation and we can arrange accommodation. There is plenty of work in the region and we can still help you out with accommodation.

01.01.2022 Happy Easter to all. We hope you have a safe one.

01.01.2022 Last nights announcement sees no more than 2 people gathering in public at one time