Nurses Get 2.2pc Interim Pay Rise
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the 2500 nurses and midwives in the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service will get a payrise next year – their fourth since the election of the LNP State Government.
Hospital Wants Feedback
New boxes have been provided at Kingaroy Hospital so visitors can give feedback on their experiences.
Scott Lobbies For Angel Flight
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says the Federal Government is all about “removing red tape” rather than creating “onerous obstacles” for charity organisations such as Angel Flight.
$80m Needed For New Hospital
A new Kingaroy hospital is still a key priority for the State Government, but it’s just a matter of finding the $70-$80 million necessary to get the job done.
First Aid Course For Mental Health
R U Ok? But what do you do if the answer is “no” … of if you find yourself with someone in the midst of a mental health crisis?
Entries Invited For Art Competition
South Burnett residents have been invited to enter an art competition to help mark Mental Health Week.
‘Business As Usual’ Until 2015
Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local is “funded and will honour contracts, commitments and memberships until June 30, 2015”, chairman Dr Graham Baker said today.
Nurses Fear Government Cuts
Aboriginal nurses and midwives today called on the Federal Government to reconsider cuts to university scholarship programs, saying they will impact on progress towards closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and employment.
Free NDIS Workshop For Older Carers
Confused by the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)? Aged over 60 and caring for a disabled son or daughter? Then this workshop on Monday in Kingaroy is for you.
Did You Ask The Question?
The South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group’s annual celebration of RU OK? Day this year attracted support from more than 50 businesses throughout the region.
Matthew Wins South Burnett Award
Matthew Armstrong has repeated his success at the recent Queensland Child Protection Week awards
Act F.A.S.T. And Save A Life
Retired South Burnett GP – and stroke survivor – Dr Brad Butwell wants people to memorise an acronym
USQ Targets Mental Health
Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local has joined forces with researchers from the University of Southern Queensland to evaluate mental health services in the region.
Special Night On Women’s Health
The Kingaroy Lions Club is organising a special women’s health information night next week to be presented by leading Brisbane gynaecologist Dr Philip Hall
Big Blue Bus Stops For A Visit
beyondblue’s Big Blue Bus dropped in on Saturday to raise awareness about mental health
Kingaroy Child Safety
Worker Wins Qld Award
Kingaroy child safety worker Matthew J. Armstrong has won one of the State’s highest child protection honours
$380,000 Upgrades At Hospital
Recent upgrades worth $380,000 at Nanango Hospital are almost complete.
Best Ever Brunch For Breast Cancer
It was possibly the “breast-ever” brunch held at the old Taabinga Station Slab Hut … definitely a cut above the damper and golden syrup the old stockmen probably once enjoyed.
Free Breast Cancer Screening
BreastScreen Queensland’s special mobile mammogram bus is coming back to the South Burnett next month.
Kaye’s Petition Brings
Big Blue Bus To Town
The “Big Blue Bus” is coming to the South Burnett and it’s all because of a petition
