Laughs Add Some Winter Warmth
Kingaroy’s annual Winter Warmers event, traditionally held in the Town Hall Forecourt, moved indoors on Wednesday night to cater for a special guest.
EOIs Sought For Health Board
Expressions of interest are now open for 2026 appointments to the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board.
Uni Students Welcomed At Orana
Lutheran Services has included Kingaroy in a program to help fast-track third-year nursing students into careers in aged care in regional Queensland.
‘Hospital In The Home’ On Its Way
Patients living within 50km of Kingaroy will soon be able to access high-level health care in their own homes.
Spike In Respiratory Diseases
Toowoomba Hospital was forced to reschedule eight non-urgent elective surgeries on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Flu, COVID-19 Cases Rising
Queensland Health has issued an alert over the rising number of hospitalisations in Queensland for influenza and COVID-19.
Vape Shops Raided … Again
Two businesses allegedly selling illegal tobacco products or vapes in Kingaroy were temporarily shut down after raids last week by the Darling Downs Public Health Unit.
Feedback Sought On Health Strategy
Darling Downs Health is asking the local First Nations community to have a say on a proposed 2025-2028 Health Equity Strategy to improve health outcomes for the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
$15,500 Boost For Gumnut
The Gumnut Place in Murgon will be able to buy new equipment – and upgrade software – thanks to a $15,500 donation.
Social Housing Project Opens
A social housing development was officially opened on Friday to provide safe and secure homes for local residents in need.
Mobile Clinic In Murgon
The mobile women’s health clinic will be visiting Murgon in June.
Blackbutt: Boil Water Advice
UPDATE 2: The boil water alert was lifted on Saturday morning
Blackbutt: Tap Water Warning
South Burnett Regional Council issued an alert at 11:00am on Thursday to Blackbutt residents: Do not drink the tap water!
Heritage Gives Gifts From The Heart
Sixteen Nanango community organisations have received the lifesaving gift of new defibrillators, thanks to a $47,990 sponsorship from Heritage Nanango Community Branch.
Kingaroy Business Opens New Clinics
Kingaroy Chiropractic & Wellness has opened new practices in Nanango and Murgon.
Special Event For Rural Mums
Hey South Burnett mums! Want to keep the Mother’s Day vibe going? Here’s another event to add to your social calendar!
Riding Makes A Positive Impact
Not-for-profit support group IMPACT Community Services has launched a program in Kingaroy to help people living with mental health challenges to feel less isolated.
Amy Joins LifeFlight Team
South Burnett residents can expect to see a lot more of Amy Agius around the region, especially at community events.
Patients Can Now Breathe Easier
Kingaroy Hospital has received a key piece of equipment thanks to the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary and the local community.
Illegal Cigs, Vapes Seized
Almost 100,000 illegal cigarettes were allegedly seized by Queensland Health officials during raids at two Kingaroy tobacco shops last week.
