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.
Snake Bite: What Would You Do?
An ordinary day in March quickly turned into a frightening medical emergency for Wondai local Tomasz Machajski.
Lions Dig Deep To Support Research
The Wondai Lions Club welcomed a special group of cyclists and their support crew members on Thursday night who are raising funds for research into rare forms of ovarian cancer.
Heath Says ‘Thank You’ For Support
A former Benarkin man who suffered a series of major health challenges – and then became effectively homeless – after a simple foot injury has begun a new life at the coast after receiving long-term support from a South Burnett support group.
Hospital Honour For Lady Flo
A commitment made by then-Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk at the opening of the new Kingaroy Hospital four years ago became a reality on Tuesday.
Students Get Hands-On Experience
A group of students from Nanango and Kingaroy State high schools are enjoying a taste of what a career in health care could be like.
Cannabis Use Linked To Psychosis
Young people who use cannabis daily are up to four times more likely to develop psychosis than those who don’t, according to a study led by UQ researchers.
Tarong Fund Helps Local Groups
Four South Burnett community groups will share in almost $115,000 from the Round 1 of the Tarong Community Partnership Fund for 2026.
Brekkie Raises Almost $3015
Last month’s Mayor’s Breakfast – which launched the South Burnett’s 2026 Relay For Life fundraising campaign – has raised $3014.78 for Cancer Council Queensland.
JEV Detected Again In Pigs
The Department of Primary Industries has issued a Biosecurity Alert after Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) was detected again recently in pigs in Queensland.
LifeFlight Thanks Its Volunteers
A “thank you” morning tea was hosted by the LifeFlight Foundation in Kingaroy on Tuesday for the many volunteers who raised funds over the past 12 months.
‘Big Marn’ Helps A Big Launch
The South Burnett’s annual Relay For Life fundraising campaign officially kicked off on Friday morning with some big news … the 2026 Relay will return to the overnight formula which was so popular in the old days!
Candles Lit For DV Victims
Candle lighting ceremonies were held in Nanango and Cherbourg this week to mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
Donation To Support Hospital
RES, the developers of the Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot, has worked with the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary to donate new dental equipment to Kingaroy Hospital.
SCRUM Tackles Mental Health
Youth group Iron & Clay brought their S.C.R.U.M. mental health and life-skills program to Kingaroy last Friday for a special one-off performance.
‘Child Safe’ Training In Kingaroy
Representatives from a number of South Burnett agencies and organisations working with children attended specialised in-person training in Kingaroy last week.
