Lunch With MP To Thank Carers
Foster and kinship carers in the South Burnett and their support workers gathered at a lunch in Kingaroy today to meet with Assistant Minister for Child Safety Tarnya Smith.
Dentists Encouraged
To Work After Hours
Dentists in the South Burnett are being invited to apply for funding to extend their trading hours.
Push For Local Cancer Treatments
South Burnett Directions – the economic think tank charged with overseeing economic development in the region – is exploring ways to expand local health services.
Hospital Renovations Begin Soon
Upgrades to the South Burnett Private Hospital in Kingaroy will begin soon, funded jointly by the South Burnett Regional Council, Kingaroy Rotary and the Federal Government.
Donate Life Week A
Perfect Time To Give
Last year, 1122 Australians received an organ transplant thanks to the generosity of 391 organ donors whose families agreed to donation at the time of their loved one’s death.
Helping Hand To Build Support Networks
Help could be at hand – at least for the next three years – for South Burnett residents with severe and persistent mental illness.
Kaye Carves Out A Pathway To Hope
Kaye’s eyes mist over as she recalls the years where she was tortured by undiagnosed mental illness
Health Service Suggests
Some Healthy Eating Tips
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service says next week is the perfect time for South Burnett residents to think about developing healthy eating habits and maintaining a healthy weight.
Support To Help Newborns
Staff at Kingaroy Hospital are eagerly awaiting the arrival of two jaundice detector machines.
New Equipment For Renal Unit
The Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary Inc recently donated $1809 to the Kingaroy Hospital Renal Unit.
Healthy Reasons To Celebrate
Jamie’s Ministry Of Food – currently visiting the South Burnett – celebrated its second birthday on Wednesday and local residents were invited along for the party.
Elective Surgeries Triple At Hospital
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has praised staff at Kingaroy Hospital for delivering an “outstanding” result in the hospital’s latest performance results.
Immunisations Top
Priority For New Pupils
As parents prepare for the new school year, Darling Downs South West Queensland (DDSWQ) Medicare Local is urging them to make immunising their children priority one on the back-to-school checklist
Ministry Of Food Hosts Community Day
Jamie’s Ministry Of Food Mobile Kitchen – which is currently delivering cooking classes in Nanango – will be celebrating its second birthday next Wednesday at a special South Burnett Community Day.
Pregnant Women Told
To Avoid Kingaroy Water
Hours after Kingaroy residents began swapping fears on Facebook, the South Burnett Regional Council confirmed this afternoon that pregnant women should avoid drinking Kingaroy water.
Bookings Open For Jamie’s
Ministry of Food At Wondai
South Burnett residents have a second chance to learn Jamie Oliver’s cooking hints, tips and shortcuts
Cupcakes For A Good Cause
Kingaroy’s Local Ambulance Committee has been adding a dash of colour into school holidays entertainment with a cupcake decorating stall at Shoppingworld this week.
Hands-On Tips For Healthy Eating
If you have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, carry some extra weight around your waist or are not as active as you used to be, you could be at increased risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Local Spotlight On Men’s Health
Kingaroy residents aged between 10 and 55 are being invited to take part in a long-term study into the health of Australian men and boys being undertaken by the University of Melbourne.
Hospital Fundraising All Sewn Up
The Kumbia QCWA branch has stitched together an interesting fundraising idea to help the Kingaroy Hospital.
