Surgery Starts Again in Kingaroy
General surgery is now available again at Kingaroy Hospital, using doctors trained under a rural generalist program.
Service Providers Expo
As part of Carer’s Week, the Steps Group and Department Of Human Services will be a holding a Service Providers Expo at Kingaroy RSL’s Tobruk Room from 10:30am to 4:30pm on Wednesday, October 17.
Care For The Carers
Community Kitchen prepared lunch for World Mental Health Day
Algae Closes Dam Again
The South Burnett Regional Council advised today that Gordonbrook Dam has been temporarily closed again due to high levels of blue-green algae.
Axe Falls On Murgon Programs
South Burnett CTC’s Diversionary Services team in Murgon today received the bad news they had been fearing … the State Government has not renewed their funding.
RHealth Hits Funding Deadline
RHealth’s Kingaroy, Chinchilla and Charleville programs have hit crunchtime with funding for their programs running out today.
Rabies Risk Draws Closer
Did you know that rabies is now present only 350km from northern Australia? This is a bit closer than Moffatdale is to Stanthorpe …
Healthy Fun At Tingoora
Pupils from Crawford and Wooroolin State schools joined with students at Tingoora this morning to celebrate NAIDOC Day.
Locals Fear Budget Cuts
Welfare agencies in the South Burnett are in state of shock as the possible ramifications of last week’s State Budget start to sink in. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, industry insiders have told southburnett.com.au they are anxious the knife is being taken to programs that service some of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
Community Kitchen For Blackbutt
A Community Kitchen will be launched at Blackbutt Hall from 10:00am-noon next Wednesday (September 19).
$1.5m In Budget For Ambulance Station
Today’s State Budget has confirmed that Kingaroy’s new multi-million dollar ambulance station will go ahead despite the State Government’s tight strings on the money purse.
RU OK? Like A Free Coffee?
Residents in the South Burnett are being encouraged to stop for a free coffee and chat on Thursday. Here’s a list of the venues
More Money For Patient Travel
The State Government has announced that the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme will be doubled for Queenslanders living in rural and remote areas.
Free Community Breakfast In Kingaroy
A free community breakfast to mark RU OK? Day will be held outside Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington’s offices at 34A Alford Street in Kingaroy (opposite Kingaroy Shoppingworld) between 6:00am and 9:00am on Thursday, September 13.
‘No Agenda’ To Close Ambulance Stations
QAS Commissioner Russell Bowles quashed rumours the government will close ambulance stations
Support Workers Honoured
Support workers Libby Leu and Kate Roth were presented with awards at the 2012 Child Protection Week dinner in Wondai
An Opportunity To Empower
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging South Burnett residents to celebrate Disability Action Week (September 9-15) to highlight the contribution people with a disability make to the community
Handbook Launched For Health Workers
A practical handbook especially designed to help Aboriginal health workers dealing with clients with drug and alcohol issues will be launched on September 10.
Heartmoves Comes To Kingaroy
South Burnett PCYC will be delivering the Heart Foundation’s Heartmoves program in Kingaroy as part of the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Discover the Benefits of Healthy Communities” Project.
Drop-In Centre Opens
War veterans now have a “home away from home” in Kingaroy where they can relax, socialise and chat
