Hospital Gets A Voice In Canberra
Health is a State matter but Kingaroy Hospital should have a new advocate in Canberra following a visit to the region by Senator James McGrath last week.
Man Trampled By Cow
A man injured in a farming accident was airlifted from Murgon Hospital on Saturday afternoon.
Obituary: Dr Julian Mullins, MBE, OAM
A funeral service was held in Kingaroy on Friday for a tireless worker for the local community, Dr Julian Mullins MBE, OAM
Heartstarter At Hotel
Goombungee residents’ lives will be a little but safer thanks to a project organised by local police officer Senior Constable Tim Mahoney.
Cherbourg Works To ‘Close The Gap’
A “Close The Gap” day will be held at Cherbourg next week to encourage local residents to take advantage of free health checks.
Quota Celebrates IWD
The Quota Club of Kingaroy marked International Women’s Day with an elegant dinner at the SBcare Centre in Kingaroy on Saturday night.
Qld Health Releases Mozzie Video
Queensland Health has released a video to show residents how to spray in and around their home to kill mosquitoes that spread Zika and dengue fever.
SBcare Celebrates New Extension
A big crowd turned out on Wednesday morning for the official opening of SBcare’s $238,000 extension to its Kingaroy building.
Portrait Finds A New Home
A portrait of Lady Bjelke-Petersen is now adorning the entrance foyer of the recently renamed private hospital
Workshop Trains Local Brains
A workshop in Kingaroy designed to help people “train their brains” to reduce stress, sleep better and improve their memories attracted almost 50 participants last weekend.
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.
