Health

Feedback Sought On Health Strategy

Feedback Sought On Health Strategy

Darling Downs Health is asking the local First Nations community to have a say on a proposed 2025-2028 Health Equity Strategy to improve health outcomes for the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Heritage Gives Gifts From The Heart

Heritage Gives Gifts From The Heart

Sixteen Nanango community organisations have received the lifesaving gift of new defibrillators, thanks to a $47,990 sponsorship from Heritage Nanango Community Branch.

Riding Makes A Positive Impact

Riding Makes A Positive Impact

Not-for-profit support group IMPACT Community Services has launched a program in Kingaroy to help people living with mental health challenges to feel less isolated.

Illegal Cigs, Vapes Seized

Illegal Cigs, Vapes Seized

Almost 100,000 illegal cigarettes were allegedly seized by Queensland Health officials during raids at two Kingaroy tobacco shops last week.

Bequest Boosts Kilkivan Project

Bequest Boosts Kilkivan Project

A bequest by a Kilkivan woman has boosted efforts by the not-for-profit Kilkivan & District Community Care Association to implement its Rise & Shine Ageing-in-Place Project.

On-The-Spot Vape Fines Soar

On-The-Spot Vape Fines Soar

Stores  caught stocking and selling illegal tobacco and vapes face on-the-spot fines of up to $161,300, the State Government announced on Thursday.

Mozzie Warning After JEV Deaths

Mozzie Warning After JEV Deaths

Three cases of Japanese Encephalitis Virus have now been reported in Queensland, with two deaths – the State’s first recorded fatalities from the virus since 2022.

Convoy Sparks The Question: RU OK?

Convoy Sparks The Question: RU OK?

The RU OK Conversation Convoy rolled into Cherbourg at the weekend with the aim of raising awareness about the important question we should all be asking each other every day, “Are You Okay?”.