Wellcamp ‘Viable Option’
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has detailed several guidelines under which a purpose-built quarantine facility could operate near Wellcamp Airport.
Getting Vaccinated Is Getting Easier
Barry Lonsdale’s Discount Drug Store pharmacy in Nanango is one of the first chemist shops across Queensland given the green light to administer a COVID-19 vaccine.
Triple P Back At Cherbourg
A third round of the successful Cherbourg Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) has been scheduled to begin later this month.
Love Your Liver, Love Your Life
A community awareness event will be held at Cherbourg Hospital later this month to raise awareness about liver health.
Check In Qld App Now Compulsory
Many South Burnett businesses – including shopping centres and supermarkets – should now be registered with the Check In Qld app.
Relief As Hostel Funding Approved
Urgent pleas for funding to provide 24-hour supervision at a vital youth hostel in Kingaroy have paid off, with the State Government this week confirming two years of financial support.
You Say Goodbye …
A special morning tea was held at the Kingaroy Ambulance Station on Tuesday morning to farewell one paramedic and welcome a recent arrival.
Lifesaver Inspires Lifesaving Choice
Another potentially life-saving defibrillator has been installed inside a Kingaroy store.
Dates For Next Clinics
The Darling Downs Health mobile women’s health nurses have six clinics planned across the South Burnett next month.
Hospital COVID Testing ‘Extended’
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has advised that booking timeframes for COVID-19 tests at Kingaroy Hospital have been extended.
Mental Health Focus At Forum
The need for better mental health services in the Wide Bay-Burnett was a key issue at Monday’s Regional Community Forum.
KCCI Launches SMILE Project
Ryan Youngberry should have been celebrating his 30th birthday this week.
Qld Monitoring NSW COVID Cases
Queensland Health is closely monitoring the situation in NSW after four COVID-19 cases have been identified in Sydney.
KCCI To Launch SMILE Project
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will be launching their SMILE mental health program with an early-morning barbecue at the Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday (June 18).
Dalton Reappointed To Health Board
South Burnett Care CEO and former South Burnett councillor Cheryl Dalton has been reappointed to the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board.
Caloundra Woman Tests Positive
Queensland Health issued a COVID-19 alert on Wednesday afternoon for several locations – including one in Toowoomba – after a 44-year-old woman tested positive for COVID-19 on the Sunshine Coast.
New Life For Old Offices
The official opening of a new allied health facility in Kingaroy will fill a gap in the market, according to South Burnett Care CEO Cheryl Dalton.
Vic Hotspot Declaration Extended
Queensland Health says the hotspot declaration for Victoria will remain in place for at least another seven days following the extension of the lockdown in Victoria.
Meet South Burnett’s Midwives
South Burnett residents will have the opportunity to meet the new midwives of the South Burnett Midwifery Group Practice this month.
Mayor Backs COVID Vaccinations
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has encouraged residents to get a COVID vaccination to help protect the safety of the community.
