Snake Bite Victim Offers Advice
A school teacher bitten by a snake near Kilkivan is urging people to attend LifeFlight’s free trauma training workshops so people will know how to help in an emergency … like he was.
There’s Now An E-Bike For Everybody
South Burnett residents – and visitors – with a disability have been unable to explore the South Burnett Rail Trail properly, but that’s all about to change!
QAS Hands Out Awards
The achievements of QAS Assistant Commissioner Peta Thompson were recognised at an awards ceremony in Brisbane on Friday.
LAC Reviews Past 12 Months
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee held its Biennial General Meeting on August 19.
Farmers Push For Q Fever Focus
AgForce and the Q Fever Interest Group have joined forces to push for urgent government funding to reduce the rates of Q fever in Australia.
Laughs Add Some Winter Warmth
Kingaroy’s annual Winter Warmers event, traditionally held in the Town Hall Forecourt, moved indoors on Wednesday night to cater for a special guest.
EOIs Sought For Health Board
Expressions of interest are now open for 2026 appointments to the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board.
Uni Students Welcomed At Orana
Lutheran Services has included Kingaroy in a program to help fast-track third-year nursing students into careers in aged care in regional Queensland.
‘Hospital In The Home’ On Its Way
Patients living within 50km of Kingaroy will soon be able to access high-level health care in their own homes.
Spike In Respiratory Diseases
Toowoomba Hospital was forced to reschedule eight non-urgent elective surgeries on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Flu, COVID-19 Cases Rising
Queensland Health has issued an alert over the rising number of hospitalisations in Queensland for influenza and COVID-19.
Vape Shops Raided … Again
Two businesses allegedly selling illegal tobacco products or vapes in Kingaroy were temporarily shut down after raids last week by the Darling Downs Public Health Unit.
Feedback Sought On Health Strategy
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.
Special Event For Rural Mums
Hey South Burnett mums! Want to keep the Mother’s Day vibe going? Here’s another event to add to your social calendar!
Riding Makes A Positive Impact
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.
Amy Joins LifeFlight Team
South Burnett residents can expect to see a lot more of Amy Agius around the region, especially at community events.
Patients Can Now Breathe Easier
Kingaroy Hospital has received a key piece of equipment thanks to the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary and the local community.
Illegal Cigs, Vapes Seized
Almost 100,000 illegal cigarettes were allegedly seized by Queensland Health officials during raids at two Kingaroy tobacco shops last week.
Bequest Boosts Kilkivan Project
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.
Trial To Improve Access To Doctors
A new partnership between Kingaroy Hospital, local GPs and the South Burnett Regional Council aims to reduce visits to hospital emergency departments.
