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.
A commitment made by then-Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk at the opening of the new Kingaroy Hospital four years ago became a reality on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Four South Burnett community groups will share in almost $115,000 from the Round 1 of the Tarong Community Partnership Fund for 2026.
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.
The Department of Primary Industries has issued a Biosecurity Alert after Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) was detected again recently in pigs in Queensland.
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.
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!
Candle lighting ceremonies were held in Nanango and Cherbourg this week to mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
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.
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.
Representatives from a number of South Burnett agencies and organisations working with children attended specialised in-person training in Kingaroy last week.
Two Kingaroy stores allegedly selling illegal tobacco products have been ordered shut again by Queensland Health.
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.
Former Maroon Darryl Brohman will be the guest speaker at next month’s Mayor’s Relay For Life brekkie.
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 services will soon be available at Kingaroy Hospital following a commitment confirmed this week by Health Minister Tim Nicholls.
Current Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board member Merrilyn Strohfeldt has been appointed Chair of the organisation.
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.
