Darling Downs Health is asking the local First Nations community to have a say on a proposed 2025-2028 Health Equity Strategy to improve health outcomes for the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Hey South Burnett mums! Want to keep the Mother’s Day vibe going? Here’s another event to add to your social calendar!
Not-for-profit support group IMPACT Community Services has launched a program in Kingaroy to help people living with mental health challenges to feel less isolated.
South Burnett residents can expect to see a lot more of Amy Agius around the region, especially at community events.
Kingaroy Hospital has received a key piece of equipment thanks to the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary and the local community.
Almost 100,000 illegal cigarettes were allegedly seized by Queensland Health officials during raids at two Kingaroy tobacco shops last week.
A bequest by a Kilkivan woman has boosted efforts by the not-for-profit Kilkivan & District Community Care Association to implement its Rise & Shine Ageing-in-Place Project.
A new partnership between Kingaroy Hospital, local GPs and the South Burnett Regional Council aims to reduce visits to hospital emergency departments.
Stores caught stocking and selling illegal tobacco and vapes face on-the-spot fines of up to $161,300, the State Government announced on Thursday.
Three cases of Japanese Encephalitis Virus have now been reported in Queensland, with two deaths – the State’s first recorded fatalities from the virus since 2022.
The RU OK Conversation Convoy rolled into Cherbourg at the weekend with the aim of raising awareness about the important question we should all be asking each other every day, “Are You Okay?”.
A VaxBus will be coming to the South Burnett this month to offer Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccinations.
Research published this month has found that young Queenslanders who have had contact with the youth justice system face an increased risk of dying early.
With only four of the 19 Closing The Gaps targets on track, there doesn’t seem to be a lot to celebrate in regards to First Nations health.
Kingaroy Hospital will be marking National Close The Gap Day on Thursday (March 20) with special events on site from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Queenslanders have been urged again to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes after JEV was detected. in Brisbane
A State Government committee inquiring into elder abuse will be visiting the South Burnett to hold one of a series of public hearings.
A health emergency two years ago prompted a fundraising campaign which has resulted in several pieces of specialised equipment being donated to Kingaroy Hospital.
Queensland’s annual free flu vaccination program begins on Saturday (March 1).
Darling Downs Health is urging people to protect themselves from mosquitos after two new cases of Japanese encephalitis virus.
