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.
More Paramedics On Call For Chopper
Two new intensive care paramedics stationed at Bundaberg Ambulance Station will assist the RACQ CareFlight rescue helicopter service, Health Minister Lawrence Springborg said today.
Help For HACC Providers
Blue Care at Murgon will receive part of $539,1149 in Federal Government funding announced last week for Home and Community Care (HACC) providers in the Wide Bay electorate.
Spate Of Snake Bites Prompts Warning
Queenslanders have been warned to watch their step following a spate of snake bites which have led to emergency medevacs by the RACQ CareFlight helicopter.
Hot Weather Can Be Fatal
With temperatures soaring, RACQ CareFlight Rescue is urging people to take care in the heat.
Jamie’s Kitchen Needs Volunteers
Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen is seeking volunteers from the local community
Life Expectancy In The South
Burnett: How We Measure Up
If South Burnett residents want to live longer – and have a smaller chance of suffering a potentially avoidable death – they should pack their bags and head to Sydney or Melbourne … or at least to the Sunshine Coast.
Young Mums Have A Say
A group of young mothers – and their babies and toddlers – gathered at the Kingaroy RSL Club this week to share their experiences about giving birth at Kingaroy Hospital.
Local Health Initiatives Get Funding
Several South Burnett health programs and providers have received a funding boost from Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local.
Welfare Groups Band Together For Christmas
Demand for emergency relief has inspired local welfare agencies to work together this Christmas
Did You Have A Bub At Kingaroy?
Families in the South Burnett region will have the chance to help shape the future of birthing services at Kingaroy Hospital.
