Petition Opposes Quarantine Plan
Toowoomba businessman Clive Berghofer has launched a petition opposing the proposed Wellcamp quarantine facility.
Jocelyn’s Daring To Shave
Kingaroy resident Jocelyn Clancy is taking on a “hair dare” to help raise funds for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.
Graduate Midwives Join Hospitals
Sixteen graduate midwives began their careers with Darling Downs Health this week, starting with four days of orientation.
Graduate Nurses Join Hospital
Eighty-eight graduate nurses are beginning their healthcare journey with Darling Downs Health this month – including four at Kingaroy Hospital.
Health Services Rack Up Losses
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service – responsible for all South Burnett public hospitals – was $8.679 million in the red at the end of the last financial year, a report tabled in State Parliament by the Queensland Audit Office shows.
Qld ‘Monitoring’ NSW & Vic
Queensland Health is continuing to monitor the situation in NSW and Victoria regarding their most recent confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Invitation To Cherbourg Parents
Cherbourg parents and care-givers have been invited to take part in a free “positive parenting” program next week which aims to build on the strengths and resilience of the community.
MP Queries Hospital Demolition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has sent a second letter to Health Minister Yvette D’Ath, querying what’s happening at the Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment.
Qld Health ‘Cleaning, Fixing’ Damage
Darling Downs Health has responded to community concerns about stormwater leaks and the demolition process at the new $92.5 million Kingaroy Hospital.
Minister Quizzed Over Hospital Leaks
Rumours that Kingaroy’s new $92.5 million hospital sprang a serious leak during recent rainstorms have prompted a “please explain” from local MP Deb Frecklington.
More Virus Detected In Sewage
Fragments of COVID-19 have been detected in sewage at seven more sites in Queensland.
Health Alert List Updated
More locations have been added to Queensland Health’s contact tracing list after confirmation the partner of a quarantine hotel cleaner has now also tested positive.
Some Restrictions Still In Place
The Greater Brisbane area’s strict lockdown ended at 6:00pm on Monday, but some restrictions will remain in place for another 10 days.
Have You Visited Brisbane?
Anyone in the South Burnett who has visited the Greater Brisbane area – even for a medical appointment – since January 2 should self-isolate from 6:00pm on Friday, Mayor Brett Otto has warned.
Snap Lockdown In Brisbane
A snap three-day lockdown of the Greater Brisbane area was announced by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Friday morning.
Hospital Visits Still Allowed
Visitors are still allowed at all Queensland hospitals – as long as they have not been in a declared COVID-19 hotpot within the previous 14 days.
Four New COVID Sites Detected
Fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been detected at four new locations in Queensland.
Virus Detected In Sewage Again
Traces of the COVID-19 virus have been detected in the sewage at two more sites in south-east Queensland.
New Hospital ‘Looks Fantastic’
The Darling Downs Health executive team and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington inspected Stage 1 of the new Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment on Thursday.
Updated Alerts List Released
Queensland Health has expanded the list of venues linked to visits by a NSW woman confirmed to have COVID-19.
