New Program Empowers Community
A new self-help and empowerment program began in Cherbourg last month to help strengthen people, families and the community.
Senators Add Voices To Hospital Push
The push to build a new hospital in Kingaroy now has two strong voices in Canberra following a visit to the South Burnett by Federal senators Fiona Nash and Matthew Canavan on Wednesday
Health Expo At Cherbourg
Health workers in Cherbourg will kick off local NAIDOC Week celebrations with a health expo next Monday
New Fee For HACC Services
New “Community Care” or “Commonwealth Home and Community Care” (HACC) clients now have to pay for services, the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service announced today.
$650,000 Facelift For Murgon Hospital
Murgon Hospital will undergo a $650,000 facelift over the next few months.
$488,000 Boost For Heritage Lodge
The Heritage Lodge community housing project in Nanango has received a massive funding injection
Drop-In Centre Seeks Volunteers
A small group of people gathered at the Kingaroy Library on Friday morning to hear a heartfelt plea for help from the founder of a Kingaroy drop-in centre.
Health Board Backs New Hospital
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board has sent a recommendation to the Department of Health for either a redeveloped or a new hospital at Kingaroy.
Healthy Cooking … Hop To It!
Healthy eating can have a traditional flavour, too … that was the message TV chef Mark Olive (aka “The Black Olive”) shared with Cherbourg residents on Tuesday.
Ambo Says ‘School
Gives Better Life’
Peter Mickelo’s adrenaline surged during his first job as an ambulance officer
Mozzies Breeding In Murgon, Wondai
South Burnett Regional Council is conducting property inspections and providing preventative education after more Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been detected in the area.
Feedback Sought On Health Plan
Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local is seeking feedback on a draft five-year Aboriginal health plan which covers the South Burnett.
Free Webinar On
Women’s Heart Health
A free webinar on heart health for women will be held at Kingaroy Hospital on Wednesday, June 11 as part of the Heart Foundation’s Go Red For Women campaign.
Dental General Waiting List
‘Now Zero’: Health Minister
The State Government says the long-term waiting for general dental care in the South Burnett has been reduced to zero.
Awesome Music With A Message
It’s not great having a mental illness, but it’s awesome to know there’s help available and that you can get better.
Walking And Talking Reconciliation
Kingaroy Hospital Indigenous Liaison Officers Jocelyn Clancy and Barry Fisher led the community’s first walk for Reconciliation Week on Thursday.
Healthy Crowd At Hospital Fete
Wondai’s Coronation Park was packed on Saturday morning for the annual Wondai Hospital Auxiliary Fete.
Free Health Checks At Renal Unit
Kingaroy Hospital’s renal unit will be offering free health checks to hospital staff and community members on Tuesday as part of Kidney Health Week.
Awesome Day Coming
With John Schumann
John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew are coming back to Kingaroy and are promising an “Awesome Day”.
Dalton Reappointed To Health Board
South Burnett representative Cheryl Dalton has been reappointed to the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board.
