Coalition Promises New
Health Cover For Regions
The Federal Coalition has promised better private health insurance for people living in rural regions
Coalition Promises New
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
Day 1 At Lady Bjelke-Petersen Hospital
It these faces are looking pleased, it’s for good reason … the first day of surgeries at the reopened Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy went off without a hitch.
$1m Boost For Local Respite Care
A $20 million State Government funding package designed to provide respite care for people living with dementia should help families across the South Burnett.
Queensland Health Approves Hospital
The Lady Bjeke-Petersen Community Hospital has been given a tick of approval by Queensland Health
Auxiliary Volunteers ‘Live Happy’
The successes of the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary Inc have been celebrated during National Volunteer Week (May 11-15).
Two New Faces On Health Board
The South Burnett now has just one representative on the board of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service following the announcement of new Board members on Friday.
Hospital To Reopen May 26
The first procedures will be carried out at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy in two weeks.
Health Network Seeks Members
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network (DDWMPHN) is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in becoming a Community Advisory Committee member.
White Out Domestic Violence
The South Burnett Domestic Violence Strategy Group is encouraging everyone in the region – in schools, businesses and other organisations – to wear a white shirt next Wednesday (May 18) as part of the campaign against domestic violence.
Pink Powers Breast Cancer Research
More than 230 runners and walkers gathered at Kingaroy’s Memorial Park early on Sunday morning
Tackle Flu Clinic To Visit
The annual “Tackle Flu” vaccination clinic, run by the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, will visit Cherbourg on Monday, May 23.
March Against Domestic Violence
Mudjimba Women’s Safe House at Cherbourg is inviting the public to take part in two events to raise awareness about domestic violence and support victims.
New CEO At Hospital Service
A new CEO will be taking over at the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service – the regional authority responsible for all the South Burnett’s public hospitals.
Rotary Gifts Pack A Punch
Kingaroy Rotary Club is making life a little bit safer by presenting five defibrillators to organisations located at strategic sites around Kingaroy.
QCWA Unveils A Country Kitchen
South Burnett QCWA members have taken up the challenge of trying to improve the health of local residents by offering a five-part Jamie Oliver-style cooking course in Kingaroy.
Short Course In First Aid
TAFE Queensland South West will be running a short course in First Aid and CPR in Kingaroy on Thursday, May 19.
