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.
Tobacco Shops Closed … Again
Two Kingaroy stores allegedly selling illegal tobacco products have been ordered shut again by Queensland Health.
Why The First Minutes Matter!
It took only seconds for Mondure farmer Clive Weier, 89, to lose his right hand in an auger but a split-second reaction from his neighbour saved his life.
‘Big Marn’ For Big Brekkie
Former Maroon Darryl Brohman will be the guest speaker at next month’s Mayor’s Relay For Life brekkie.
Free Flu Vaccinations At Clinics
South Burnett residents are being urged to protect themselves against the flu ahead of winter by visiting a free vaccination clinic which will be travelling across the region.
Telestroke Service Comes To Kingaroy
Telestroke services will soon be available at Kingaroy Hospital following a commitment confirmed this week by Health Minister Tim Nicholls.
New Chair For Local Health Board
Current Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board member Merrilyn Strohfeldt has been appointed Chair of the organisation.
Support Service Marks 10 Years
Lutheran Services celebrated the 10th anniversary of its outreach support service, South Burnett Community Services, at a small morning tea at Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy on Monday morning.
Former Health Worker Charged
Toowoomba detectives have charged a 62-year-old former Darling Downs Health employee with breach of privacy offences.
Watch Out For Mozzies
Darling Downs Health is urging residents to protect themselves against mosquitos following the recent wet weather.
GPs Push For $3m Rural Program
Rural patients could have greater access to GP care for less than $3 million per year under a Royal Australian College of GPs’ proposal put to the Federal Government.
Free Health Check For Ex-Miners
Former mine and quarry workers have been invited to have a free health check when the HEART5 mobile van visits Kingaroy.
A Big Night Under The Stars
Kingaroy Men’s Shed members can now rest after hosting another big Dinner Under The Stars fundraiser for LifeFlight.
Hospital Staff Step Up Pay Campaign
Opposition Leader Steven Miles planned to table nearly 2000 “invoices” in State Parliament on Wednesday from Queensland Health workers who claim they are doing hours of unpaid work.
