Bookings Open For Relay Brekkie
Kingaroy RSL Club will be hosting the official launch of this year’s South Burnett’s Relay For Life fundraising campaign.
MP Concerned By Hospital Delay
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is concerned the promised short stay unit at Kingaroy Hospital is still not open.
New Machine Helps Earlier Diagnosis
Darling Downs Health says a new L-Dex machine at Kingaroy Hospital is detecting lymphoedema earlier than traditional methods, leading to better health outcomes for South Burnett residents.
Relaying? Register On Wednesday!
Planning to take part in this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life? Then you really should do it on Wednesday! (April 17).
Community Fun Day In Murgon
Graham House Community Centre will be honouring its volunteers at a special “CommUNITY Day” celebration.
Auxiliary Volunteers Win Award
The members of the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary are feeling very proud … and they have a right to feel chuffed.
RACQ Sponsorship Deal To End
The familiar blue-and-yellow RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters may no longer be seen in South Burnett skies after June 30, but there’s no need to panic.
Free Flu Shots Available
Bookings are now open for Queenslanders to receive free flu vaccinations.
New Chair For Health Board
Deputy chair Dr Dennis Campbell has taken over the role of chair of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board following the resignation of Mike Horan AM.
Expo Explores Youth Supports
The third annual Youth Services Expo attracted a host of service providers – and students – to the Barambah Youth Services Hub in Murgon last Friday.
Bonzer Bingo Night Helps Ambos
The Nanango Local Ambulance Committee will use funds raised at their recent Bogan Bingo night to buy a HoverJack Air Patient Lift to help local paramedics.
Hospital Foundation Seeks Directors
Nominations have been called for Directors on the Board of the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Limited.
Cocaine Use Spikes: Survey
Cocaine use in Brisbane and regional Queensland has spiked to the highest levels recorded in seven years, according to research led by the University of Queensland and the University of South Australia.
Darling Downs Health Chief To Retire
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service chief Mike Horan AM will retire at the end of this month.
Free Health Checks In Kilkivan
A convoy of free health services, including BreastScreen Queensland, is rolling into Kilkivan at the end of March to encourage local residents to get important health checks.
Deadly Kindy Is A Healthy Choice
A new health program for young First Nations children was officially launched in Cherbourg on Tuesday.
Cheryl Explains SB Care’s Vision
South Burnett Care hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s first meet’n’greet for 2024 on Tuesday night.
Input Sought Over Hospital
Potential users of the new Toowoomba Hospital have been invited to share their vision for the look and feel of the hospital and its surrounds.
Doctors Issue Diarrhoea Alert
Health authorities are urging Queenslanders to prioritise good hygiene habits after an increase in cases of diarrhoea caused by a common parasite.
Local Control ‘Key To Closing The Gap’
Community-controlled organisations – such as the Cherbourg-based CRAICCHS – hold the key to meeting Closing The Gap targets, according to the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
