Free Course Teaches Vital Skills
LifeFlight medical specialists are offering a free training course to South Burnett residents to provide them with the skills they need to potentially save a life in an emergency.
Alert Issued Over Encephalitis
A public alert has been being issued by Queensland Health following a confirmed human case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in Queensland.
Warm, Wet Weather Breeds Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council has offered some timely advice to residents to help keep mozzies – and the diseases they can carry – at bay.
Push For Rural Health Shake-Up
The National Rural Health Alliance – an umbrella body which represents 42 national health organisations – has urged whichever party wins the next Federal Election to stop funding “small, fragmented initiatives that merely plug gaps” in the rural health system.
COVID Testing Hours Change
Darling Downs Health has announced a change to the COVID-19 testing hours at Kingaroy Hospital.
Private Hospital Plans Unveiled
Years of blood, sweat and tears to keep a private hospital open in Kingaroy are about to pay off … South Bank Medical Group is exploring an exciting redevelopment of the site.
‘No Data’ On Need For Pain Clinic
There is no data available on the number of referrals from the South Burnett to specialist pain clinics, Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has admitted.
Local Vax Rates Rise Sharply
The South Burnett and its neighbouring regions have seen a significant upswing in COVID-19 vaccination rates over the past two months.
Expo Highlights Health Services
South Burnett Regional Council’s first Health and Community Services Expo filled the Kingaroy Town Hall with exhibits on Thursday and Friday last week.
New CHO Appointed
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the appointment of Queensland’s new Chief Health Officer.
New CEO Appointed to PHN
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network has announced the appointment of a new CEO.
MP Quizzed Over Palliative Care
Kingaroy’s new hospital has one room set aside for palliative care but does not have any dedicated palliative care staff, Health Minister Yvette D’ath admitted this week.
Pink Power Raises Almost $9000
This year’s Pinking Up The South Burnett fundraiser has raised nearly $9000 for the McGrath Foundation.
Where To Get Vaxxed
There are plenty of opportunities for residents in the South Burnett to get vaccinated against COVID-19 over the next few days, with “pop-up” clinics popping up everywhere!
GPs Issue Warning About Vax Rates
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has warned that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are at increased risk due to dangerously lagging COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Volunteers Enjoy A Night Off
Volunteers who have been working hard behind the scenes for more than a decade to tackle mental health issues in the South Burnett took a well-earned break on Friday night.
Keep Up The Effort, Cherbourg
The State Government’s “Cherbourg Champion” Leanne Linard visited the community on Thursday as part of an ongoing effort to encourage higher vaccination rates.
Council To Host Health Expo
A Health and Community Services Expo will be held in Kingaroy in November to shine a light on local services and healthcare providers.
Major Upgrade Proposed For Hospital
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy could become a medical hub for the region if exciting plans from operators South Bank Medical Group come to fruition.
Snoring ‘Worse Than Wind Farms’
Stress, snoring spouses and insomnia cause more sleep issues for residents living within 10km of wind farms than noise from the generators, a Flinders University study has found.
