Suicide Prevention Fuels Visit
The South Burnett played host to some unusual visitors for a short time on Friday night.
Alcohol, Tobacco ‘Bigger
Problem Than Illegal Drugs’
Alcohol abuse and tobacco use is a bigger problem than illegal drugs such as ice in Queensland
Meals On Wheels Thanks Volunteers
The efforts and dedication of Meals on Wheels volunteers throughout Australia will be celebrated as part of National Meals on Wheels Day on Wednesday (August 26).
Measles Alert In Toowoomba
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service says there has been a confirmed case of measles in Toowoomba.
New Sign Honours Christine
There’s a beautiful new sign on the building Community Health Building at Cherbourg to greet visitors
Big Roll-Up For Seniors Lunch
Seniors Week was celebrated in style by SBcare on Thursday with a special rock’n’roll lunch in Kingaroy
Work Starts On $250,000 Expansion
Work started last Friday on the expansion of SBcare’s Lakeview Friendship Centre in Kingaroy.
Surgeons Call For Action On Quad Bikes
Surgeons have called on the State Government to act swiftly on the recommendations handed down by a Coronial inquest into quad bike deaths.
Brown Responds To SB Mayor
Mayoral candidate Michael Brown says some recent assertions by South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann are “transparently false”.
Talk Of ‘Plan B’ Angers Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has not given up hope of finding an operator to take over the South Burnett Private Hospital so premature talk of a “Plan B” for the building has made him mad.
Walkers On The Move
A new walking group has hit the footpaths in Kingaroy to help get locals “on the move”.
Coroner Releases Quad Bike Findings
The Deputy Coroner investigating the death of Durong resident Zoe McInnes in 2013 – and eight other Queensland quad bike riders between 2012 and 2014 – released the results from the second phase of his hearings this week.
Peak Time For Deadly Disease
Meningococcal Australia is calling on parents and the community to know the facts about this deadly disease – and to watch for the signs, especially during the peak season from July to September.
Immunisation Program Will Continue
The South Burnett Regional Council will continue to offer an immunisation program for children, even though immunisation is not its responsibility.
Clare’s Law Proposal
Puts Spotlight On DV
South Burnett family support workers gathered in Kingaroy on Tuesday to discuss domestic violence
Doors Still Open At Private Hospital
Visiting specialists are still seeing patients at the South Burnett Private Hospital and the Reception Desk is still operating.
New Ambulances On The Way
Kingaroy Ambulance Station is about to receive two new ambulances, the Local Ambulance Committee AGM was told on Wednesday night.
Mayor Hits The Road
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has hit the road in search of a new operator for the South Burnett Private Hospital.
What More Can We Do?
Are 9265 signatures enough to convince someone somewhere that South Burnett residents really value their private hospital in Kingaroy and want to keep it open?
Home Care Gets New Name
South Burnett Home Care, in Kingaroy, now has a new name … “Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service Community Care”.
