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.
Members Receive Certificates
The October meeting of the South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group was held at the Bell Bunya Community Centre recently.
More Nurses For Health Region
Minister Minister Cameron Dick has unveiled a plan to hire 19 more nurses for the Darling Downs Hospital region over the next four years.
MP Launches Hospital Petition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has launched an official Parliamentary e-Petition calling on Health Minister Cameron Dick to commit funding to build a brand new Kingaroy Public Hospital.
Petition Calls For New Hospital
Rural Medical Centres Limited – the company co-founded by South Burnett mayoral candidate Mike Brown – has launched an online petition calling for Kingaroy General Hospital to either be fixed or rebuilt.
Low Vision Expo In Kingaroy
Guide Dogs Queensland is coming to Kingaroy later this month for another of its Low Vision Mobility Expos.
Q Fever ‘Not Just A
Beef Industry Disease’
Local residents not directly linked with the cattle industry should consider Q Fever vaccination
Burgers To Help Kids
Kingaroy’s Maccas will be taking part in the annual McHappy Day fundraiser on Saturday (October 17).
LNP Fears Union Takeover Of Health Boards
The LNP has accused the State Government of wanting to stack local Health Boards with “union bosses”.
Health Board Drops Into Wondai
The talents of Wondai resident Robert Hehlen were recognised at the opening of a special art show at the Forest View Residential Aged Care facility on Monday.
Chloe Gets A Guernsey
When young Chloe Blinco-Kregenbrink ran into some of Queensland’s best rugby league footballers in Brisbane recently, they promised they would get her a State of origin jumper.
