Downer Extends A Safe Hand
Another 250 households in the South Burnett will be just a little bit safer soon thanks to Downer, operators of the Meandu Mine.
Glendon Street GP Surgery To Close
The Glendon Street Medical Centre in Kingaroy will be closing its doors on August 17, potentially leaving “thousands” of local residents without a GP.
Charity Foundation To Support Hospital
A foundation to support fundraising for the new Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital will be launched later this month to coincide with the official opening of the Kingaroy health facility.
New Role For Prof Dunn
Professor Jeff Dunn AO, well-known in the South Burnett for his role as CEO of Cancer Council Queensland, will take on a new challenge next year at the University of Southern Queensland.
Greatest Gift Is Donating Life
Talking about organ donations can be tricky subject, especially when the people you’re talking to are in the prime of their life … but former Kingaroy resident Bianca Topp is an old hand at it now.
New Hospital ‘Still Top Priority’
A proposal for the redevelopment of Kingaroy Hospital appeared suddenly on a State Government website this week … but residents eager to consign the current hospital to the dustbin of history shouldn’t get their hopes up too high quite yet.
Epilepsy Expert Shares Tips With GPs
Epilepsy isn’t often considered a fatal condition – and fortunately, usually it isn’t – but the reality is that every year people with epilepsy DO die, and often the cause of death seems a mystery.
Cancer Plans For Private Hospital
Some cancer treatments could begin at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Private Hospital in Kingaroy as early as next month, a meeting of local GPs was told on Thursday evening.
Health Workers Awarded For Service
South Burnett health workers have been recognised during NAIDOC Week for their commitment to improving health outcomes for the local Indigenous community.
New Name For Chopper Service
RACQ CareFlight helicopters will no longer be flying their life-saving missions into the South Burnett … but there’s no need to panic! From this week, they’ll be known as LifeFlight helicopters instead.
Second Form Of Dengue Detected
A new strain of dengue virus discovered by Queensland scientists could help researchers evaluate the effectiveness of potential vaccines and treatments for the disease.
Coalition Promises ‘Rural Health Champion’
A re-elected Coalition Federal Government would appoint the first ever “National Rural Health Commissioner, Deputy National party leader Fiona Nash said on Friday.
Cherbourg Gets Ready For NAIDOC
Cherbourg is gearing up for a big day of activities on Tuesday, July 5, as part of this year’s NAIDOC Week activities.
$5.4m For
Maranoa Drug Program
The Federal Government will provide $5.47 million to the DDWM PHN to help tackle ice addiction
Got Suga? Free Workshop
People with diabetes – and those who want to avoid it – are invited to attend a free Diabetes Queensland “Got Suga” workshop in Cherbourg on Tuesday (June 21).
Coalition Promises New
Health Cover For Regions
The Federal Coalition has promised better private health insurance for people living in rural regions
Donation Boosts Hospital Unit
Staff at the Kingaroy Hospital have thanked the Lions Club of Nanango for a generous donation to the Women’s and Children’s Unit.
Gumnut Place Wins National Award
It’s not every day that a South Burnett organisation wins a national award, which is the reason why the crew from Gumnut Place in Murgon earned a standing ovation on Wednesday.
Health Network Seeks Advisers
The Darling Downs West Moreton Public Health Network is looking for nine local community members to play a key role in shaping the future of health across the region.
Country Kitchen To Offer Night Classes
The QCWA’s “Country Kitchens” program has been so successful it will soon offer extra courses
