Drinking Is No Game
Drinking alcohol to excess isn’t a game, but a “game” could be a clue to help young people not drink to excess …
Speak Out Against DV
UnitingCare Community is urging all Queenslanders to speak out against domestic violence this month and to take time to reflect on Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month.
Locals Receive $1.3m In Travel Subsidies
South Burnett residents received $1.3 million in patient travel subsidies in the first eight months of this financial year, the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service (DDHHS) said today.
Day To Thank Midwives
Kingaroy Hospital will be celebrating the work of midwives next Monday, the International Day of the Midwife.
Josie Steps Up Fundraising With Walk
If you have an urge to dress up in red – and then run a half marathon – then Inverlaw will be the place to be on Sunday, June 8.
Doctors Mingle At Meet’n’Greet
Despite a Budget axe dangling over its head, Medicare Local is putting on a brave face
All Set For Flu Season
Flu season is just around the corner and predictions are that it could be a bad one
Artist Debuts At Age 84
Wondai artist Bob Hehlen, 84, has a lifetime of experiences to share in his first exhibition
Goomeri Nurse Lands
Her Dream Job In Murgon
When Janiene Hullock was in primary school one of her teachers suggested that she should become a nurse.
Hundreds Get Flu Vaccination
Cherbourg residents have taken up the challenge and decided to tackle the flu head on.
New Faces At Hospital
There’s two new smiling faces ready to see patients at Kingaroy Hospital
Biking From Barambah To Bardon
Everyone knows pink is the colour for breast cancer fundraising … but do you know purple is the colour for pancreatic cancer?
Get Healthy This Easter
South Burnett Regional Council is encouraging residents to get healthy and active over the Easter school holidays.
Stay Upright During ‘No Falls Month’
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service (DDHHS) will be reminding staff, patients and visitors about the dangers of falls during April.
Cycling Marathon Finishes On A High
A three-day cycling marathon to raise funds for epilepsy awareness has finished on a high note
Charity Auction
Stitches Up $7500
A charity auction held at the Quilter’s Rest near Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon has raised almost $7500
Flu Clinic In Cherbourg
A special flu vaccination clinic will be setting up in Cherbourg on Monday, April 7
Partners Ready To Help
The South Burnett’s new Partners In Recovery program has been officially launched in Kingaroy
Karen’s Loss Is Her Big Gain
Just over 12 months ago, Kingaroy woman Karen Knights would feel like collapsing after swimming just half a lap at the pool; these days she can do 20 laps without stopping.
Health Plan To ‘Close The Gap’
A new plan being co-ordinated by Darling Downs South West Queensland (DDSWQ) Medicare Local aims to improve access to health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living in the South Burnett and Darling Downs regions.
