Group Gets Keys To Old Church
Kilkivan and District Community Care Association has taken control of the 100-year-old former St Kevin’s Catholic Church but has described it as “a bittersweet victory”.
Ideas Sought On GP Training
Rural training opportunities for GPs were showcased last week as members of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners toured the South Burnett and Darling Downs.
Work Starts On $1.3b Hospital
Preliminary work has begun on the new $1.3 billion Toowoomba Hospital being built at the Baillie Henderson campus.
Researchers Urge CPR Education
The South Burnett has been identified in a national study as a high risk area where residents require education in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Support Group Hits A Purple Patch
April was the Parkinson’s Awareness month and the South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group marked the occasion with a purple-themed morning tea recently at Murgon’s Welfare Drop In Centre.
Record Number Of Ross River Mozzies
Queensland entomologists have detected Ross River virus from a record-breaking number of mosquito samples this summer.
Bookings Open For Relay Brekkie
Kingaroy RSL Club will be hosting the official launch of this year’s South Burnett’s Relay For Life fundraising campaign.
MP Concerned By Hospital Delay
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is concerned the promised short stay unit at Kingaroy Hospital is still not open.
New Machine Helps Earlier Diagnosis
Darling Downs Health says a new L-Dex machine at Kingaroy Hospital is detecting lymphoedema earlier than traditional methods, leading to better health outcomes for South Burnett residents.
Relaying? Register On Wednesday!
Planning to take part in this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life? Then you really should do it on Wednesday! (April 17).
Community Fun Day In Murgon
Graham House Community Centre will be honouring its volunteers at a special “CommUNITY Day” celebration.
Auxiliary Volunteers Win Award
The members of the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary are feeling very proud … and they have a right to feel chuffed.
RACQ Sponsorship Deal To End
The familiar blue-and-yellow RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters may no longer be seen in South Burnett skies after June 30, but there’s no need to panic.
Free Flu Shots Available
Bookings are now open for Queenslanders to receive free flu vaccinations.
New Chair For Health Board
Deputy chair Dr Dennis Campbell has taken over the role of chair of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board following the resignation of Mike Horan AM.
Expo Explores Youth Supports
The third annual Youth Services Expo attracted a host of service providers – and students – to the Barambah Youth Services Hub in Murgon last Friday.
Bonzer Bingo Night Helps Ambos
The Nanango Local Ambulance Committee will use funds raised at their recent Bogan Bingo night to buy a HoverJack Air Patient Lift to help local paramedics.
Hospital Foundation Seeks Directors
Nominations have been called for Directors on the Board of the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Limited.
Darling Downs Health Chief To Retire
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service chief Mike Horan AM will retire at the end of this month.
Free Health Checks In Kilkivan
A convoy of free health services, including BreastScreen Queensland, is rolling into Kilkivan at the end of March to encourage local residents to get important health checks.
