Why Was Cancer Role Scrapped?
The secretary of a local cancer support group has criticised Queensland Health for axing the position of “Nurse Navigator Cancer Care” at Kingaroy Hospital.
Gympie Woman Tests Positive
A Gympie region woman is the latest confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queensland
A Lifetime Of Saving Lives
Local residents turned out in force on Saturday at an Open Day to mark the centenary of the Kingaroy ambulance service.
Trio Recognised At Health Awards
Three South Burnett health workers were among 29 finalists recognised at the Darling Downs Health staff awards last week
Plan Unveiled To Improve Health Services
A new plan to improve access to mental health, suicide prevention and drug treatment services in the local region has been developed by the Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network.
Midwives Join Health Service
A dozen new midwives began their journey with Darling Downs Health this week, starting a graduate program with a week of orientation.
Workshop To Target Bipolar Disorder
A workshop to explain Bipolar Disorder – and describe the early warning signs – will be held in Proston next week.
Hearing Bus Coming To Kingaroy
Hearing Australia is bringing its bright blue bus to Kingaroy this month to raise hearing health awareness in the local community.
Turning Red For A Healthy Future
The South Burnett is turning red this week for a very important cause … the health of our future generations.
Hendra Treatment Passes Trial
A clinical safety trial has successfully tested a Hendra virus treatment on 40 human volunteers, according to Queensland Health.
Peace Of Mind Comes To Wondai
The South Burnett Peace Of Mind peer-to-peer support group was officially relaunched in Wondai on Friday night.
Callout For Clinicians
Are you a clinician providing support services in the South Burnett?
$20,000 Grant To Cherbourg Group
Cherbourg Wellbeing is one of of four groups in the Wide Bay electorate which will receive funding under a Federal Government program aimed at helping businesses transition to the NDIS.
Expo To Provide Info On Drugs
Graham House in Murgon will be hosting a DrugARM family and community expo on February 5 designed to provide information to people who are supporting others with drug or alcohol problems.
Plan To Target Health ‘Challenges’
A new committee has been set up to help solve health service “delivery challenges” in the South Burnett.
Get A Wiggle On . . . CPR Saves Lives
The much-publicised collapse of “Yellow Wiggle” Greg Page on Friday night in Sydney has emphasised the importance of having basic CPR skills – and defibrillators – out in the community.
Hospital Foundation Seeks Directors
Nominations are being sought for the Board of Directors for the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Limited (SBCHF).
WBBROC Seeks Mosquito Funding
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils has called on the State Government to fund a campaign to eradicate dengue fever mosquitoes from Murgon, Wondai, Goomeri and Cherbourg
Crane Winners Announced
The winners of the Name the Crane and colouring-in competition, celebrating the installation of the tower crane at the Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment site, were announced this week
Life-Saving Lessons On Saturday
Defibrillators are becoming more common around the South Burnett – thanks to the generosity of local organisations such as Rotary – but would you be confident enough to use one in an emergency?
