Relay … Still Walking After 21 Years!
The South Burnett Relay For Life revived memories of classic fundraisers from the past with a return to the overnight formula for its 21 birthday celebration.
Ex-Kingaroy GP Wins Award
A former Kingaroy doctor has won the prestigious Royal Australian College of GPs General Practitioner in Training award.
$3.96m Youth Park Buildings Open
A small ceremony was held in Kingaroy on Friday morning to mark the official opening of South Burnett CTC’s $3.96 million redevelopment in Somerset Street.
South Burnett Explodes In Pink
The South Burnett’s annual month-long Pink Up campaign for the McGrath Foundation meant there was plenty of pink to be seen around the region at the weekend.
Hospitals Admit 75,000 Acute Patents
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service – the organisation responsible for the South Burnett’s five public hospitals – admitted more than 75,000 acute in-patients in 2025-26.
Breast Bus Coming To Town
Queensland Health’s mobile BreastScreen bus will be based at Nanango Hospital from Monday (September 28).
Relay Plans A BIG Night
Have you caught the news? Relay For Life has gone back to the future for its 21st outing in Kingaroy next month.
Perinatal Scholarships Awarded
Eight South Burnett women have been selected as the first recipients of HerKind Perinatal Mental Health Scholarships.
JEV Detected In Piggery
Biosecurity Queensland has advised that Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in a commercial piggery in the North Burnett.
Review Recommends Maternity Fixes
Darling Downs Health has accepted all the recommendations of an independent review into maternity services at Toowoomba Hospital.
Ride 4 Relay Breaks Another Record
Ride 4 Relay has gone out with a bang! The 10th annual fundraiser for Cancer Council Queensland has already raised a record $55,563 with donations still rolling in.
Bird Flu Found In Fox
Testing at CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness has confirmed H5 bird flu in a red fox.
3D Boost For Orana Residents
Lutheran Services is using 3D printing to create practical, low-cost aids to help residents at Orana Aged Care to live with greater independence and dignity.
Second Bird Flu Case Detected
A second case of H5 bird flu has been detected in Queensland.
Champion Effort To Beat Cancer
“When cancer affects one of our own, they will not face it alone.”
Golf Day Raises $6000
The Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary’s recent Balls & Beanies Golf Day has raised at least $6000 to put towards the purchase of new equipment for Kingaroy Hospital.
You’re Never Too Old For A Ride!
Residents at Wondai Hospital’s Forest View Residential Aged Care now have a new way to get out and explore the South Burnett Rail Trail thanks to an innovative cycling project.
Bird Flu: Magpie Tests Positive
There have now been 123 confirmed or presumed positive detections of H5 bird flu in Australia.
Ride 4 Relay Plans Grand Finale
More than 20 cyclists will be hitting the road soon to take part in the very last Ride 4 Relay fundraiser for South Burnett Relay For Life.
Aged Care Day Centre To Close
South Burnett Care plans to consult with the Yarraman community following a decision to close its Aged Care Day Centre in Douglas Street.
