Snoring ‘Worse Than Wind Farms’
Stress, snoring spouses and insomnia cause more sleep issues for residents living within 10km of wind farms than noise from the generators, a Flinders University study has found.
Online Health Care For Kids
Darling Downs Health has partnered with Cub Care to pilot an online paediatric consultation program as an alternative to taking children to Emergency.
Federal MPs Called To Crisis Meeting
Four Federal MPs were told they must “do something” to address the tragic suicide rate in Cherbourg at a crisis meeting held in the Cherbourg Council Chambers on Friday.
Proston To Be ‘Dementia Friendly’
Proston will work to become a Dementia Friendly Community after a recent workshop raised awareness of just how widespread the condition is likely to become over the next few decades.
‘Change Program’ In Nanango
A program aimed at creating positive change in the community will be launching in Nanango next month.
Workers Shine Light On Child Safety
South Burnett child protection workers paused long enough from their vital work recently to enjoy breakfast and reflect on the past 12 months.
Grants Back Mental Health Projects
Two South Burnett projects targeting mental health and wellbeing have received grants from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal.
Are You Okay? Really Okay?
Are you okay? Are you REALLY okay? If not, that’s okay, too. There’s no shame … many people are doing it tough these days.
Grant For Hall Upgrade
SBcare Inc in Kingaroy has received $524,760 from the State Government’s Community Infrastructure Investment Partnership competitive grants program.
New Alerts In Brisbane
Queensland Health has issued a public health alert for COVID-19 contact tracing locations in Archerfield and the Westfield Garden City shopping centre in Upper Mount Gravatt.
MP Responds To NDIS Petition
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has replied to a petition seeking to amend legislation for the NDIS to be extended to all Australians regardless of age.
‘Change Program’ In Nanango
A program aimed at “creating hope, creating change and building resilience” is launching in Nanango this week.
Change At Darling Downs Health
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Dr Peter Gillies is heading to a new appointment.
Petition Calls For NDIS Change
As a driver for Centacare in Brisbane, Sam Cristaldi spent many years caring for people with disabilities, picking them up and taking them to the hospital or other medical appointments … now he reckons it should be his turn.
More Clinics This Month
The Darling Downs Health mobile women’s health nurses have clinics planned this month in Wondai, Proston, Kingaroy, Nanango and Blackbutt.
PHN CEO To Retire
Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network CEO Merrilyn Strohfeldt has announced she will retire at the end of 2021.
COVID Clinic Coming Back
Darling Downs Health is returning to Cherbourg next week to provide more COVID-19 vaccinations for local residents – and there will also be a face-to-face opportunity to ask questions about the vaccines.
Council Urges Agencies To Act
A frustrated Cherbourg Council summoned welfare agencies to a public forum this week to focus attention on suicide and self-harm in the community.
Pfizer Clinic In Murgon This Week
Darling Downs Health is reminding local residents that a free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be running in Murgon this week.
Kingaroy LAC Thanks Dynamic Duo
“Thank you for your gift of time” … these were the words engraved on a special clock presented to John and Christine Box after they announced their retirement at this week’s Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee AGM.
