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
Deputy Mayor Speaks Out On Hospital
At a special meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council called on Thursday, January 21 to discuss the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital, Councillors voted 5 to 2 to take over the hospital’s licence.
Training To Skill Would-Be Rural Doctors
Potential rural doctors undertaking advanced skills training in anaesthesia have been given a head start in Toowoomba.
What About Us? Palaszczuk
Challenged To Visit Kingaroy
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has challenged Premier Palaszczuk to inspect Kingaroy Hospital
Mayoral Candidate To File Formal Complaint
The race for South Burnett mayor has heated up with candidate Mike Brown announcing on Thursday that he will file a formal complaint against fellow candidate Damien Tessmann.
Council Votes To Save Hospital
The South Burnett Regional Council voted 5 to 2 on Wednesday to take over the licence of the South Burnett Private Hospital.
What You Voted For …
So what IS your preferred option for the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital?
Views From Two Candidates
Views from two candidates at the upcoming South Burnett Regional Council elections about the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital.
Women Urged To
Focus On Health
Women’s health nurse Marcia Hunt is urging South Burnett women to make their health a priority in 2016.
Course For Parents
Graham House is bringing the six-week “Circle of Security” parenting program to Murgon and Kingaroy later this year.
More Delays Likely Over Hospital
Ratepayers hoping for a speedy resolution to the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital at the special Council meeting called for Thursday look set to be disappointed.
Lynda’s Big Day Raises $4600
The “Day For Lynda” on Sunday has raised more than $4600 and proved once again how well-loved the late Lynda Geiger was in the Kingaroy community.
Hospital Meeting Now On Thursday
A special meeting to discuss the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital has been deferred to Thursday
Brown Blasts Council Over Hospital
South Burnett Mayoral candidate Mike Brown has criticised Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and current Councillors for “wasting the money and time of ratepayers” by investigating the possibility of running the South Burnett Private Hospital
Hospital’s Fate Decided Next Week
The South Burnett Regional Council will hold a special meeting next week to discuss the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital.
Ripple Effect Aims To Save Lives
Karen Seiler, from Wooroolin, is one of seven farmer representatives on a new project to beat rural suicide
BreastScreen Mobile Visit Extended
BreastScreen Queensland’s state-of-the-art digital mobile service visit to Kingaroy Hospital has been extended to February 5.
