Murgon Paramedic Awarded Grant
A critical care paramedic based at Murgon has been awarded a research grant
New Home For Pathway 2 Hope
Kingaroy-based “Pathway 2 Hope” is on the move … across the street into bigger and better premises.
Now It’s Time For Beards …
Now that men have shaved off their moustaches at the end of “Movember”, they’re being urged by the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service to hirsute up again for “Decembeard”.
South Burnett Private
Hospital Decision Delayed
A decision on whether Council will take over running the South Burnett Private Hospital has been postponed
Book Now For BreastScreen Bus
Local women should take advantage of BreastScreen Queensland’s mobile service when it visits Kingaroy
Region’s Mental Health
Services To Be Reformed
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network announced plans today to reform the delivery of mental health services in the region.
Fundraising Finds A Good Home
Kingaroy Rotary’s $30,000 “problem” has been solved … with a cheque to purchase equipment for palliative care services in the South Burnett.
Asbestos Lurking Everywhere
Asbestos kills – and at least one in every three Australian homes contain the dangerous fibres
Fence Marks Start Of Fundraising
It may just be a fence, but it is the start of something great at Scott Haven Independent Living Complex in Blackbutt.
Hospital Decision Soon
A decision on whether or not the South Burnett Regional Council will take over the management of the South Burnett Regional Council will be made in December.
RIP Lynda Geiger
Much-loved Kingaroy mother Lynda Geiger, who refused to stop enjoying life despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, succumbed to the disease on Monday night.
Maranoa Site Shortlisted
For Nuclear Waste Dump
A site in the Maranoa electorate is one of six that has been shortlisted by the Federal Government for the site of Australia’s new nuclear waste dump.
Applications Invited
For Regional Health Board
People with a passion about the region’s healthcare have been invited to apply for six upcoming positions
Insurance Scheme Will
Help Road Crash Victims
The State Government has asked a bipartisan Parliamentary Committee to look at options to implement a scheme that will provide care and support for Queenslanders catastrophically injured in road crashes, irrespective of fault.
Smoking Banned At Kids Sport
Legislation is being introduced into the State Parliament to ban smoking at children’s sporting events, public swimming pools, aged care facilities and some National Parks.
More Support Promised For Farmers
The State Government will place a senior clinician in the Darling Downs and District Health Service to help support the mental health of farmers struggling with the drought.
Artists Show Off Their Skills
The 8th annual disAbility Art Show was officially opened at Kingaroy Art Gallery on Saturday morning.
Country Women More Likely To
Experience Domestic Violence
Women in regional and rural areas of Australia experience higher rates of violence from partners and spouses than women living in major metropolitan centres, new research has found.
Parliament Backs ‘No Jab’ Laws
New laws in Queensland designed to encourage parents to vaccinate their children have received bipartisan support in State Parliament.
Think Pink For Brekkie
Two Murgon businesses are joining together on Friday to “think pink” for breast cancer.
