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.
Health CEO Officially Appointed
Ms Annette Scott has been appointed Chief Executive of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service after acting in the role for more than six months.
Pain Clinic ‘Options’ Under Review
Darling Downs Health is reviewing options to provide pain management services from Toowoomba Hospital.
Kingaroy’s Hospital Officially Opens
There’s been about 23,200 outpatients visits and 17,500 emergency department presentations already … but Kingaroy’s new $92.5 million hospital was finally officially opened on Tuesday morning.
COVID-19 Restrictions Ease Again
COVID-19 restrictions in Queensland will be easing from 1:00am on April 14.
LNP Votes Against Extension
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington joined with other Opposition MPs last week to vote against the extension of the Chief Health Officer’s emergency powers until October 31.
Vaccine Study Seeks Volunteers
People are being invited to take part in a community-based COVID-19 vaccine immune response study run by a collaboration of health and university researchers.
Clinics In Local Towns
The Darling Downs Health mobile women’s health nurses have clinics planned for Goomeri, Kilkivan, Kingaroy and Blackbutt in April.
