Rinehart Pledges $600,000 For Hospital
Businesswoman Gina Rinehart has pledged $600,000 to ensure the future success of the Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy.
New Anti-Smoking Laws Passed
The State Government will introduce the strongest anti-smoking laws in Queensland’s history on September 1.
No Need To Fear Zika
South Burnett residents have no need to fear contracting the Zika virus unless they plan to travel to countries where the disease is common, Cr Ros Heit told Wednesday’s SBRC meeting.
Zika Case At Rockhampton
Health authorities have started spraying mosquitoes around a hotel in Rockhampton following confirmation of a case of Zika virus in the area.
‘RT’ Recognised With Award
Kingaroy Hospital medical superintendent Dr Raymond “RT” Lewandowski has been recognised for five years of dedicated work at Kingaroy Hospital.
Do We Really Want A New Hospital?
It seems only 540 people in the South Burnett want a new Kingaroy Public Hospital … officially
MP Calls For Better Health Services
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has raised the issues of better mental health services in the South Barnett, the need for a new Kingaroy hospital and more support for front-line officers in a speech to State Parliament.
New Patient Bus Service Starts
A new patient transfer bus service between South Burnett hospitals and Toowoomba Hospital was introduced this week.
Fun Day Will Help CF Families
Riley Akers has spent much of his young life travelling up and down to Brisbane for treatment
Pregnant Woman Diagnosed With Zika
A pregnant woman in south-east Queensland has been diagnosed with the Zika virus.
Ambos Doing It By The Book
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee has donated more that $2100 worth of training books for use at the Kingaroy Ambulance Station.
Consultant Inspects Hospital Building
Community hospital consultant Leith MacMillan met with local doctors in Kingaroy at the weekend
Second Zika Case In Qld
A child has been confirmed as the second case of the Zika virus in Queensland this year.
Volunteers Hailed For Medi-Cab Gift
A new medi-cab has just gone into action at Kingaroy Hospital, thanks to a generous donation
Pre-Packed Lettuce In Recall
Queensland Health has issued an alert about pre-packed lettuce products – including baby spinach, baby rocket, cos and kale – grown and distributed by Victorian-based company Tripod Farmers.
Round 8 Funding Opens
South Burnett Regional Council is encouraging community organisations to apply to the Mayor’s Community Benefit Fund
No Immediate Risk Of Zika
South Burnett residents are not at risk of contracting the mosquito-borne Zika virus unless they have immediate plans to travel to countries where the disease is common.
Local Hospital Boards ‘At Risk’
The State Government’s plan to strip control of local Hospital Boards is well underway, Shadow Health Minister Mark McArdle said today.
Qld Mozzies Capable Of Spreading Zika
A mosquito which has been found in the South Burnett is capable of transmitting the Zika virus but experts say there is no need for Australians to panic
Council Appoints Health Specialist
The SBRC has appointed a health specialist to draw up a business plan for the private hospital
