Fitness Classes Starting In Durong
The South Burnett Regional Council’s Healthy Communities program will be running weekly fitness classes in Durong from Wednesday, October 23, until Wednesday, November 20.
15pc Living In Poverty
Many Queenslanders live in poverty. Could you live on a tin of food, a couple of pieces of fruit and a slice of bread a day?
Hospitals To Get Regular Legionella Tests
The legionella scare in Queensland hospitals earlier this year has led to the release of a number of recommendations to decrease the risk of future outbreaks occurring.
Plan To Slash Dental Delays
A public / private partnership model being trialled in Inglewood to slash dental waiting times may be introduced to Kingaroy and Murgon.
Health Report Identifies
Good News And Challenges
The re-introduction of a rural generalist surgeon at Kingaroy Hospital has doubled the number of elective surgical procedures done in Kingaroy.
Record-Breaking Relay Raises $116,000
A record number of teams and a record amount of money raised … the organisers of the 2013 South Burnett Relay For Life held in Kingaroy at the weekend couldn’t be much happier.
A Recipe For Feeling Better
The South Burnett’s first Depressed Cake Shop may have had some ‘sad” bikkies, cake that was feeling “blue” and quite a few “black dog” lollies, but it has had a happy ending … it was so successful there’s a good chance there’ll be more popping up next year.
Health Minister Praises Board
The local Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service (DDHHS) Board has been praised by Health Minister Lawrence Springborg for its performance against national benchmarks during its first year as an independent body.
Fast Food That’s Also Healthy!
South Burnett chef Jason Ford will be demonstrating “healthy fast food cooking” as part of the South Burnett Health and Lifestyle Expo.
Art Celebrates Hidden Skills
The 2103 Mental Health Week Art Competition was officially opened at the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Friday night.
‘Nursing Was The Only Life For Me’
Even when she was 10 years old, Lola Ashurst wanted to be a nurse: “I can remember it now. We would be out travelling about and I would get excited when I saw a hospital. I was just attracted to hospitals …”
Acupuncturist To Visit Blackbutt
Blackbutt GP Dr Daphene Connor says she is about to receive mentorship from one of Australia’s leading acupuncturists.
New-Look Castra Opens Its Doors
Murgon’s new, ultra-modern $14 million aged care facility was officially opened on Wednesday by Catholic Bishop Brian Finnigan before a packed room of invited guests.
Stay Cool To Stay Safe
South Burnett residents have been urged to keep alert for signs of heat-related illnesses as the region heads into the summer months.
Qld Health Issues Measles Warning
Queensland is in the grip of a measles outbreak, with 16 cases reported so far this year.
A Simple Message To Save A Life
RU OK? This simple question was on everyone’s lips in the Town Hall Forecourt in Kingaroy this morning.
Reforms Target Emergency Services
Emergency Services in Queensland face a major shake-up under reforms recommended by former Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty.
RU OK? Let’s Share A Cuppa
The annual RU OK Day? is being marked again in the South Burnett on Thursday (September 12) with a free community breakfast in Kingaroy and cups of coffee available across the region.
Free Injury Management Workshop
Q-Comp – the Worker’s Compensation Regulatory Authority – will be holding a free workshop in Kingaroy on shoulder injuries.
Local Child Workers Play Their Part
Local child protection workers have a big part to play in keeping South Burnett families safe, and their roles were recognised at the South Burnett Child Protection Week Awards held on Wednesday night in Kingaroy.
