Farrhome Farewell Organised
Staff, former residents and their families of Farrhome Nursing Care Unit will gather to celebrate the wonderful memories, and friendships they have formed, with a special morning tea on Thursday, March 28.
Last Resident Leaves Farrhome
The last resident at Kingaroy’s Farrhome aged care unit was transferred out of the facility yesterday which means the unit is now officially closed, more than 12 months ahead of the September 2014 deadline.
Thank You To Carers
A bunch of proud South Burnett foster mums and dads were presented with “thank you” awards at Moffatdale Ridge cellardoor this week as part of Foster and Kinship Carer Week.
Council To Fight Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council has allocated extra funds in a bid to eradicate the dengue mosquito from the region.
Irma’s Earned Her Retirement
Back in 1994, the South Burnett was in crisis … it looked like the vital helicopter medivacs that serviced the local hospitals may have to be cut back, or even discontinued, because of the cost.
Farrhome Closing Soon?
Closure of Kingaroy’s Farrhome aged care facility is ahead of schedule with now just one resident left
Welcome To New Doctors
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce’s next Meet’n’Greet is being held in conjunction with the Queensland Rural Medical Education (QRME) and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Watch For Black Flies
Queensland Health warns that the number of black flies can increase following a flood or heavy rain, causing allergic reactions in susceptible people.
Bowls Afternoon Raises $2000
Making $2000 for just a few hours work (and having a lot of fun) on a Saturday afternoon isn’t a bad effort.
Josie’s Pushing On To Brisbane
Kingaroy cyclist Josie Potter is getting ready to tackle a 50km ride in this year’s Brissie to the Bay fundraiser … not a bad effort for a woman who couldn’t walk just 13 years ago!
Dengue Mozzies Found Here
Mosquitoes capable of spreading dengue fever have been found in the South Burnett.
Health Board Seeks A Nurse
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board is looking for an experienced nurse to join the Board and help shape local health care service delivery.
Treasurer ‘Cooked Books’: Springborg
State Health Minister Lawrence Springborg says a phantom army of more than 100,000 Queenslanders was deducted from the State’s population growth figures to justify federal cuts to hospital and health services and endanger up to 2000 health jobs.
Mental Health Support Extended
The Darling Downs Recovery and Resilience Team which has been helping people recover from the 2010/2011 floods will extend their work through to June this year following the recent flood disaster in the region.
Reduce Risk From Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council is urging residents to be on the lookout to reduce mosquito breeding in their backyards in the wake of the recent floods.
Breastscreening Bus Open
The mobile breastscreening van at Kingaroy Hospital is definitely up and running, despite all the recent rain.
Nanango GP Recognised
For 40 Years Of Service
Long-serving Nanango Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr John Robinson has been recognised at a special ceremony
Health Centre Earns Accreditation
The Barambah Health Centre at Cherbourg has received accreditation from Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited.
Gumnut’s Looking For Help
The Gumnut Place at Murgon is looking for volunteers who’d like to give back to the local community
Learn How To Beat Cyberbullies
Two free cyberbullying seminars led by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg are being held in Kingaroy this week.
