Record Year For LifeFlight Bases
LifeFlight’s Toowoomba base was the busiest in Queensland in 2025, helping 960 people … up 6 per cent over the previous 12 months.
Tattoo Inks Fail EU Standards
All tattoo inks tested recently in Australia by researchers were found to exceed European Union safety standards.
Record Intake Of Young Doctors
Darling Downs Health has welcomed 61 medical interns, the largest intake since the program began.
Hospital Braces For Holiday Surge
Darling Downs Health has urged South Burnett residents to take simple precautions to avoid unplanned trips to the Emergency Department.
Kilkivan Farewells Popular GP
Kilkivan Rural Clinic’s popular GP Sandra Zeeman was farewelled last week by the community after 12 years of care.
RACQ Urges Parents: Think Carefully
The RACQ has urged parents to think carefully before giving an e-scooter to their children as a Christmas present following the release of the latest injury data.
LifeFlight’s Lease Extended
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a long-term extension of LifeFlight’s existing site at the Toowoomba Aerodrome.
Endeavour Celebrates 75th Birthday
Disability Services Minister Amanda Camm was the special guest at an “All AbiliTea” morning tea held at the Endeavour Foundation’s Kingaroy Kitchen on Wednesday morning.
Qld Health Alert: Don’t Touch Bats
Queensland Health has reminded residents not to touch injured, distressed or dead bats under any circumstances.
Tobacco Shops Ordered Shut
Two shops in Kingaroy selling tobacco products have been ordered to close for three months following visits from Queensland Health officers last week.
Crackdown On Illegal Sales
Shops found illegally selling vapes or illicit tobacco can now be shut down for up to three months.
Local Solution For Health Problems?
Can local people help to fix a very real local problem, the growing shortage of doctors and health professionals in the South Burnett region?
‘Home’ Hospital Proves Popular
More than 130 patients – including several in Kingaroy – have been treated by Darling Downs Health’s “Hospital in the Home” since it was launched earlier this year.
James Recognised For His Courage
Kingaroy Hospital employee James Fulton was presented with a “Courage Award” trophy at the recent Darling Downs Health Annual Awards.
Sprouts Recall Linked To Salmonella
People are being urged not to eat various packaged alfalfa sprouts sold in Woolworths, IGA, Coles and some independent grocers due to potential salmonella contamination.
Containers Can Make A Change
Patients, staff and visitors at Kingaroy Hospital can help to raise funds for new hospital equipment by placing empty cans, bottles or popper boxes in one of the 13 “Containers For Change” bins around the building.
Having Fun Helps To Build Bonds
Workers at Lutheran Services’ Orana Aged Care facility in Kingaroy have been “clowning around” as part of a program to help build connections with residents.
Firies Hit The Streets For Movember
Kingaroy’s annual Postie Bike Ride – a four-day Movember fundraiser – hit the streets again on Wednesday.
Ringsfield Dinner Tops Up Fundraising
The Pinking Up The South Burnett October fundraiser ended with a bang on Friday night … literally.
Lunch Aids Women’s Health Care
More than 80 guests gathered at Hillview Cottages near Kingaroy recently for a sophisticated fundraising event to support the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation.
