O’Brien Opposes Aged Care Cuts
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has spoken against any changes to the Aged Care Funding Instrument that might reduce funding to nursing homes.
Don’t Ignore Signs Of Heat Stress
With severe to extreme heatwave conditions predicted in south-eastern Queensland at the end of this week, health officials have issued some common-sense suggestions about how to stay cool.
Farrhome To Be Demolished
Asbestos has caused a backflip on the future of Farrhome, the building will now be demolished
Dental Pain … Extracting The Truth
Rather than having the longest dental waiting lists in regional Queensland, the South Burnett actually has some of the shortest.
Grants Open For Rural GPs
GPs in rural and regional Queensland have been invited to apply for grants to assist their practices.
Funding For Breast Care Program
The Federal Government has announced funding to continue the South Burnett’s McGrath Breast Care Nurse for another four years.
$27,000 Surprise For 25th Anniversary
An afternoon tea to mark the 25th anniversary of the reactivation of the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary led to a $27,000 surprise for Kingaroy Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Raymond “RT” Lewandowski.
Wellbeing Service For Families
A new “wellbeing service” will start operating in Cherbourg soon, part of a $150 million package announced by the State Government.
Quota Club Says ‘Sew What?’
Members from the Quota Club of Kingaroy spent two days at the Orana Lutheran Complex last week.
Solar Powers Up Hospital
Murgon Hospital has become the first in the Darling Downs Health Service area to use solar power, and will be used as a test case to see if solar can be used at other hospitals in the future.
Ladies Celebrate Power Of Pink
A field of Pink Ladies appeared in Kingaroy last week as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Union Issues Black Lung Warning
A union has issued a warning to coal mining communities after confirmation of Australia’s first case of Black Lung disease in an open cut coal mine worker.
Deakon To Debut At Blackbutt
Deakon the Dragon will be making his public debut at this week’s Mental Health Forum in Blackbutt
Book Now For A Breast Check
BreastScreen Queensland’s Mobile Service is back in the South Burnett.
New Home For Historic Buildings
Two historic wooden buildings which had been threatened with demolition at Nanango Hospital are now safely re-located at Nanango Showgrounds.
Local Events To Mark Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week will be marked next week with a number of activities throughout the South Burnett.
SBcare To Build Respite Room
SBcare will build a new Respite Room at their Kingaroy centre thanks to a $31,800 grant from the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Busy Year At Local Hospitals
Almost 6000 more adult dental procedures were carried out in the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service region last year than during the previous 12 months.
Health Reps Hold First Meeting
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service has held the first meeting of its new Consumer Council.
Mini Makeover At Kingaroy Hospital
It’s not a new hospital, but parts of Kingaroy Hospital will be getting a mini makeover during the next few months.
