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.
PCYC Gains Health Grant
The South Burnett PCYC at Murgon has been successful in a grant application aimed at improving the health of Aboriginal people living in the local area.
Rowena Relays To Share Hope
As she recovered from cancer surgery, Rowena Dionysius could have been forgiven for feeling sorry for herself.
Child Safety Worker Wins Award
Tricia Smith, from the South Burnett Child Safety Service Centre, has been presented with a prestigious State award at the official launch of Child Protection Week.
Blokes Check In
Men will spend hours talking about sport, cars, women, fishing … even cattle. But health?
Forums To Discuss Health Needs
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service Board chairman Mike Horan is asking communities across the South Burnett to have input into the plan that will steer health service provision over the next 10 years.
Kingaroy LAC Elects Executive
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee held its Biannual General Meeting at the temporary station in Haly Street on Thursday night (August 22).
Circles Help To Build Strength
Barambah PaCE is bringing its Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) facilitator, Michell Forster, back to town later thiss month to host “Circles of Wellbeing” for women as a way to help women, heal, de-stress and unload their burdens.
