Health

Lynda’s Big Day Raises $4600

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

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

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

Ripple Effect Aims To Save Lives

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 Mobile Visit Extended

BreastScreen Queensland’s state-of-the-art digital mobile service visit to Kingaroy Hospital has been extended to February 5.

Ergon Offers ‘Life Support’ Warnings

Ergon Offers ‘Life Support’ Warnings

Recent blackouts caused by storm damage have prompted Ergon Energy to issue a timely reminder about its “life support” program.

Timely Food Safety Tips

Timely Food Safety Tips

Queensland Health says people are at risk of food poisoning this Christmas because they lack even the most basic knowledge when it comes to food safety.

Murgon Paramedic Awarded Grant

Murgon Paramedic Awarded Grant

A critical care paramedic based at Murgon has been awarded a research grant

New Home For Pathway 2 Hope

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 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”.

Book Now For BreastScreen Bus

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

Region’s Mental Health<BR> 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

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 Lurking Everywhere

Asbestos kills – and at least one in every three Australian homes contain the dangerous fibres

Fence Marks Start Of Fundraising

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

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.