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”.
Huge Response To Hospital Campaign
A one-week campaign by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann to get the community’s support to save Kingaroy’s Private Hospital has drawn an overwhelming response.
Why I Want To Be Mayor
Kingaroy businessman Michael Brown this week put up his hand to run for South Burnett mayor… partly out of frustration that he believes his plan for the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital has been ignored by Council, and partly because he says he could do a better job.
Free Training To ‘Spark’ Our Brains
QUT neuroscientist Prof Selena Bartlett will be running a two-hour interactive workshop in Nanango on Thursday (July 23) to help “spark” up our brains.
CareFlight Clocks Up Record
RACQ CareFlight Rescue has flown a record 118 missions in the last three weeks, averaging more than five patients a day.
MP Signs Hospital Petition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she has spoken to the State Health Minister Cameron Dick
Still Time To Sign: Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says there is still time to sign up to support the #saveOURhospital campaign.
Hospital Campaign Ramps Up
Phase 2 of Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s “Save Our Hospital” campaign involves another display of unity from the local community – this time in the form of a public breakfast outside the South Burnett Private Hospital
KCCI Brekkie Aims
To Lift Your Energy
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet is not only a breakfast meeting, it will also incorporate a “Resilience” workshop.
LACs Looking For Members
The Queensland Ambulance Service is encouraging more South Burnett residents to get involved in their Local Ambulance Committee (LAC).
Program To Strengthen Identity
A University of Western Australian program which aims to help Aboriginal communities shape a more positive future has been operating at Cherbourg for almost two years.
