‘Take Off The Cotton Wool’
Queensland’s Mental Health Commissioner has encouraged parents to take off the cotton wool and let their children “mix it up” with kids from so-called “different” backgrounds at school.
Mayor Appeals For Public Support
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has issued a public appeal for the South Burnett community to get behind the push to save the South Burnett Private Hospital from closure.
Meetings To Explain NDIS
The Community Resource Unit is visiting the South Burnett this month to help explain the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Still Time For Flu Shots
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says the influenza season is officially underway, but it’s not too late to get a flu jab.
Health Staff Win Awards
Cherbourg Health Service Manager Tarita Fisher has been presented with a prestigious award as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Council Still Looking
For Hospital Operator
South Burnett Regional Council is continuing to look for a new hospital operator to manage the South Burnett Private Hospital, despite the hospital formally closing on June 30.
Still A Glimmer Of Hope For Hospital
The South Burnett Private Hospital closed it doors for the last time as a Pulse Health-run facility on Tuesday afternoon, but South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann still hopes it won’t be forever.
Jamie’s Ministry Of Food
Is Coming To Cherbourg
Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen is returning to the South Burnett, this time to Cherbourg
Medicare Local CEO Looks Back
Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local CEO Andrew Harvey has reflected on the achievements of the organisation in his last newsletter ahead of next week’s closure of the organisation.
Sponsors Help Josie Pedal On
Sunday is D-Day for Kingaroy cyclist Josie Potter … a 50km challenge in the Brissie to Bay Ride
Monthly Support Day For Carers
A Carer Education Support Day is held every month at Orana for family or friend carers of a person with dementia or short-term memory loss.
Hospital Deadline Looming
There is still no good news to report about the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital, with the June 30 deadline for the hospital’s closure drawing closer.
How’s Your Kidney Been?
South Burnett health workers took to the airwaves last week to spread their message during Kidney Health Week.
Mamma Mia! It’s A Baby!
Yarraman bub Mia Offord made a dramatic entrance at Kingaroy Hospital recently..
Cassy Wins $1000 Bursary
Kingaroy nursing student Cassandra Noonan has won a $1000 bursary through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ).
CTC Wins Family Contracts
South Burnett CTC is celebrating being selected as the provider for two new State Government programs aimed at supporting families in the South Burnett.
Council In Talks With Qld Health
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told Wednesday’s Council meeting that Queensland Health may have a role to play in helping to save the beleaguered South Burnett Private Hospital.
Say G’Day To Some New Faces
Last year Kingaroy got a brand new ambulance station, but what many people may not have noticed is that over the past 12 months the town has also attracted a lot of new ambulance workers as well.
‘We’ll Keep Them Accountable’
Queensland Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg came to Kingaroy on Wednesday to explain the recent Federal Budget to local businesspeople … southburnett.com.au took the opportunity to speak to him for the first time since the change of State Government.
Why We Need Our Private Hospital
Bronwyn Marquardt’s personal story about being a South Burnett Private Hospital patient
