Doctors Urge Flu Vax Now
South Burnett residents are being encouraged to protect themselves against influenza as the cooler months start to set in.
KCCI To Host Relay For Life Brekkie
The South Burnett’s annual Relay For Life fundraising campaign for Cancer Council Queensland will kick off next month with a special breakfast at the Kingaroy RSL Club.
SMILE To Extend Across State
The KCCI’s mental wellbeing program SMILE 4 BIZ is set to be rolled out to more than 50 other Chambers throughout Queensland.
Proston Digs Deep For Ambos
A massive fundraising effort by a small community led to a special presentation to the Proston Ambulance on Saturday morning.
Life-Saving Workshop On Bunyas
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc (BMCAI) recently hosted a special workshop that just might save a life someday, thanks to a grant from the Ergon Community Fund.
Councillors Welcome Health Boost
The recent announcement of $3.4 million in Federal funding for adult mental health has been welcomed by South Burnett councillors.
Rotary Steps In To Help
South Burnett Care in Kingaroy now has a new multi-purpose home cinema system thanks to a $3000 donation from Rotary.
$3.4m Boost For Mental Health
Adult mental health services in the South Burnett region have received a $3.4 million boost from the Federal Government.
Rural Cancer Patients ‘Miss Out’
Most rural Australians affected by cancer are missing out on vital care and information about maintaining their health.
Meet JT At Free Community Event
Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston will be coming to the South Burnett next month to talk to local schoolchildren, but there will also be an opportunity for everyone else to meet him!
‘Don’t Forget The South Burnett!’
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has sent out a plea to candidates in the upcoming Federal Election to not forget the South Burnett.
Women’s Clinics Back In May
The Darling Downs Health mobile women’s health nurses have clinics planned in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai and Proston next month.
Rural GPs Press For Reforms
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging whichever party wins the Federal Election to boost support for GPs in rural and remote areas.
MPs Collect Mental Health Evidence
A State Parliament Select Committee paid a whistlestop visit to Kingaroy on Wednesday to collect information about the mental health issues faced by the South Burnett community.
Death Toll Rises To 27
The death toll from COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 27, with two more fatalities reported by Queensland Health on Wednesday.
Health CEO Officially Appointed
Ms Annette Scott has been appointed Chief Executive of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service after acting in the role for more than six months.
Horse, Pig Owners Told: Stay Vigilant
State and Federal biosecurity authorities are alerting pig and horse owners to continue being vigilant for Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV).
Pain Clinic ‘Options’ Under Review
Darling Downs Health is reviewing options to provide pain management services from Toowoomba Hospital.
Kingaroy’s Hospital Officially Opens
There’s been about 23,200 outpatients visits and 17,500 emergency department presentations already … but Kingaroy’s new $92.5 million hospital was finally officially opened on Tuesday morning.
Vaccine Study Seeks Volunteers
People are being invited to take part in a community-based COVID-19 vaccine immune response study run by a collaboration of health and university researchers.
