$55m For Palliative Care
Blue Care has won a $55 million State Government tender to deliver palliative care across nine hospital and health service regions in regional Queensland.
MP Slams Vax Chaos
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the decision by the State Government to not inform GPs and pharmacists before making its free flu vaccine announcement has created chaos for doctors and patients across the region.
Kicking Goals For Mental Health
The South Burnett has played host for the past few days to retired rugby league superstar Johnathan Thurston AM.
Free Flu Vax As Cases Soar
The State Government is offering all Queenslanders a free flu vaccination as the State faces a severe outbreak of Influenza A.
E Coli Detected In Water
A boil water alert has been issued for Cherbourg, with Council advising all residents on Friday morning they should boil tap water used for drinking until further notice.
Have You Booked Your Bus Seat?
Council is reminding South Burnett residents to book their buses for a free trip to Kingaroy to catch up with league great Johnathan Thurston in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt next Tuesday.
Joy’s Gone From Pencils To PCs
There’s been a few changes lately at a local chiropractor’s clinic, but one thing hasn’t changed … the smiling face of Joy Woods.
Health Service Looks To The Skies
Kingaroy could become a “hub location” for drone operations by Darling Downs Health if an innovative pilot program takes off.
Plastic Pipe Error At Hospital
An incorrectly installed plastic hot water pipe at Kingaroy Hospital has been replaced with copper, at no cost to Darling Downs Health.
Doctors Urge Flu Vax Now
South Burnett residents are being encouraged to protect themselves against influenza as the cooler months start to set in.
KCCI To Host Relay For Life Brekkie
The South Burnett’s annual Relay For Life fundraising campaign for Cancer Council Queensland will kick off next month with a special breakfast at the Kingaroy RSL Club.
SMILE To Extend Across State
The KCCI’s mental wellbeing program SMILE 4 BIZ is set to be rolled out to more than 50 other Chambers throughout Queensland.
Proston Digs Deep For Ambos
A massive fundraising effort by a small community led to a special presentation to the Proston Ambulance on Saturday morning.
Life-Saving Workshop On Bunyas
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc (BMCAI) recently hosted a special workshop that just might save a life someday, thanks to a grant from the Ergon Community Fund.
$3.4m Boost For Mental Health
Adult mental health services in the South Burnett region have received a $3.4 million boost from the Federal Government.
Rural Cancer Patients ‘Miss Out’
Most rural Australians affected by cancer are missing out on vital care and information about maintaining their health.
Meet JT At Free Community Event
Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston will be coming to the South Burnett next month to talk to local schoolchildren, but there will also be an opportunity for everyone else to meet him!
‘Don’t Forget The South Burnett!’
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has sent out a plea to candidates in the upcoming Federal Election to not forget the South Burnett.
Women’s Clinics Back In May
The Darling Downs Health mobile women’s health nurses have clinics planned in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai and Proston next month.
Rural GPs Press For Reforms
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging whichever party wins the Federal Election to boost support for GPs in rural and remote areas.
