MP Signs Hospital Petition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she has spoken to the State Health Minister Cameron Dick
Still Time To Sign: Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says there is still time to sign up to support the #saveOURhospital campaign.
Hospital Campaign Ramps Up
Phase 2 of Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s “Save Our Hospital” campaign involves another display of unity from the local community – this time in the form of a public breakfast outside the South Burnett Private Hospital
KCCI Brekkie Aims
To Lift Your Energy
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet is not only a breakfast meeting, it will also incorporate a “Resilience” workshop.
LACs Looking For Members
The Queensland Ambulance Service is encouraging more South Burnett residents to get involved in their Local Ambulance Committee (LAC).
Program To Strengthen Identity
A University of Western Australian program which aims to help Aboriginal communities shape a more positive future has been operating at Cherbourg for almost two years.
‘Take Off The Cotton Wool’
Queensland’s Mental Health Commissioner has encouraged parents to take off the cotton wool and let their children “mix it up” with kids from so-called “different” backgrounds at school.
Mayor Appeals For Public Support
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has issued a public appeal for the South Burnett community to get behind the push to save the South Burnett Private Hospital from closure.
Meetings To Explain NDIS
The Community Resource Unit is visiting the South Burnett this month to help explain the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Still Time For Flu Shots
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says the influenza season is officially underway, but it’s not too late to get a flu jab.
Health Staff Win Awards
Cherbourg Health Service Manager Tarita Fisher has been presented with a prestigious award as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Council Still Looking
For Hospital Operator
South Burnett Regional Council is continuing to look for a new hospital operator to manage the South Burnett Private Hospital, despite the hospital formally closing on June 30.
Still A Glimmer Of Hope For Hospital
The South Burnett Private Hospital closed it doors for the last time as a Pulse Health-run facility on Tuesday afternoon, but South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann still hopes it won’t be forever.
Jamie’s Ministry Of Food
Is Coming To Cherbourg
Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen is returning to the South Burnett, this time to Cherbourg
Medicare Local CEO Looks Back
Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local CEO Andrew Harvey has reflected on the achievements of the organisation in his last newsletter ahead of next week’s closure of the organisation.
Sponsors Help Josie Pedal On
Sunday is D-Day for Kingaroy cyclist Josie Potter … a 50km challenge in the Brissie to Bay Ride
Monthly Support Day For Carers
A Carer Education Support Day is held every month at Orana for family or friend carers of a person with dementia or short-term memory loss.
Hospital Deadline Looming
There is still no good news to report about the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital, with the June 30 deadline for the hospital’s closure drawing closer.
How’s Your Kidney Been?
South Burnett health workers took to the airwaves last week to spread their message during Kidney Health Week.
Mamma Mia! It’s A Baby!
Yarraman bub Mia Offord made a dramatic entrance at Kingaroy Hospital recently..
