Open Day Catches Nina By Surprise
South Burnett CTC celebrated Disability Action Week with an Open Day at Gumnut Place in Murgon recently, but the organisers also had a special surprise in store for CTC CEO Nina Temperton.
Volunteers Sought For Health Group
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network is looking for volunteers from the community to join a Health Needs Assessment reference group.
Sneak Peek At New Kingaroy Hospital
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service has released some very early concept plans for the new $62 million Kingaroy Hospital.
Premier Salutes Kingaroy Projects
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made a flying visit to Kingaroy on Monday to inspect progress on a string of local State Government projects and to announce support for a $100 million expansion plan at Swickers.
New Rehabilitation Service For Region
The South Burnett will get a new drug and alcohol rehabilitation service as the result of a “community ice forum” called by Member for Maranoa David Littleproud in June.
New Nurse Makes Mark At Hospital
A new nursing role at Kingaroy Hospital is making a big difference to graduate nurses starting their careers.
RU OK? Want A Free Brekkie?
The annual RU OK Day? will be marked in the South Burnett this Thursday (September 14) with two free community breakfasts in Kingaroy and Nanango, and a march and community barbecue lunch in Cherbourg.
MP Quizzes Blue Care Over Staffing
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has quizzed Blue Care about staffing at its Canowindra aged care centre in Kingaroy.
A Big Thank You To Volunteers!
Meals On Wheels volunteers from across the South Burnett gathered at the SBcare Centre in Kingaroy this week to help mark National Meals On Wheels Day and enjoy a much-deserved morning tea.
Farrhome Progress Brings Smiles
A major milestone on the construction of the new Farrhome dental facility at Kingaroy Hospital was reached this week with the building frame now in place.
Flu Season May Have Peaked
Queensland Health believes the flu season may have peaked, with fewer notifications during the past week
CEO Resigns At PHN
Darling Downs West Moreton Public Health Network CEO Simone Finch has resigned and will finish up with the public health body – which covers the South Burnett – on November 3.
Flu Season Still Raging
Queensland’s current flu season is one of the biggest on record, with more than one-sixth of this year’s total – an extra 4749 cases – reported in the past week.
Flu Puts Orana In Lockdown
Orana Lutheran Complex in Kingaroy was placed into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon after four residents were confirmed as having influenza.
LAC Ready For Another Year
The managing committee of the Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee was re-elected unopposed at the organisation’s annual general meeting on Wednesday evening.
Flu Cases Hit Record Levels
Queensland Health has warned that this year’s flu season has hit with a vengeance, with record numbers of cases being reported.
PHN Returning To Cherbourg
The “Better Health In Your Community” consultations, organised by Darling Downs West Moreton Public Health Network, will be returning to Cherbourg soon to collect more community views about health needs.
Tenders Close For New Hospital
Tenders closed on Friday for a principal consultant architect for the new Kingaroy Hospital.
Malaria Risk Very Remote
A news story published widely on the internet recently could have left readers thinking a wave of tropical diseases was about to overwhelm southern Queensland.
PHN Collects Health Feedback
Initial results are in from some of the “Better Health In The Community” conversations held in the Darling Downs West Moreton Public Health Network region.
