Qld Health Renews JEV Warning
Darling Downs Health is urging people to protect themselves from mosquitos after two new cases of Japanese encephalitis virus.
Woolies Expands Quiet Hour
Kingaroy’s Woolworths store has expanded its low-sensory Quiet Hour to five days a week.
Watch Out For Snakes!
Queensland Health is urging the public to stay alert for snakes following a sharp rise in snake bite cases.
JEV Found In Qld Piggeries
The DPI issued a Biosecurity Alert on Monday after Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) was detected at two piggeries in southern Queensland.
JEV Found In More Mozzies
Queensland Health has renewed a warning to residents to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
‘Wellbeing’ Grants Available
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal has grants available for up to $20,000 to support wellbeing in rural areas.
New Helipad For Hospital
Work has begun to build a new helipad at Kingaroy Hospital.
Council Hopes To Woo Medicos
South Burnett Regional Council has released three videos to help promote the region as a career option – and lifestyle choice – for medical professionals.
Alerts Issued About JEV
The Queensland DPI and Darling Downs Health have issued alerts after cases of Japanese encephalitis were detected recently in Queensland, NSW and Victoria.
Another Record Year For LifeFlight
LifeFlight’s helicopter crews – operating from bases on the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Bundaberg, Mt Isa, Roma and Brisbane – clocked up 3534 missions during the past 12 months.
Night Helps To Beef Up Mental Health
Planning has already begun for next year’s “Beef It Up – Master It All” night after the success of the recent evening at Wattle Grove.
Bill Ends GP Payroll Tax Fear
A Bill introduced into State Parliament on Thursday will solve the payroll tax quandary faced by many GPs in Queensland.
Don’t Touch Sick Bats
Queensland Health has warned residents not to touch bats that may have fallen from trees – even if they are injured – to avoid becoming infected with Australian bat lyssavirus.
$25,000 Gift For New LifeFlight Base
A recent appeal by LifeFlight to help fit out their new base on the Sunshine Coast has prompted a Kingaroy couple to dig deep into their pockets to support the project.
Thunderstorm Claims The Night
A thunderstorm in Kingaroy derailed plans for the annual Reclaim The Night event, organised every year to coincide with Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
Plan To Create ‘Wondai Cares’
A proposal to create a community-based in-home aged care system in Wondai will be discussed at three consultation sessions on Friday.
Patients Helped To Breathe Easier
The Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary has donated two Airvos 3 oxygen machines – worth a total of $15,000 – to Kingaroy Hospital to help adult patients with breathing difficulties.
Relay For Life Really Rocks
The South Burnett Relay For Life fundraising campaign’s last major event for 2024 hit T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon.
Labour Of Love Delivers For QAS
A request from the Kingaroy LAC for support to replace vital training equipment has delivered for local paramedics.
Get Ready To Start Pinking Up
The South Burnett’s annual “Pinking Up” campaign to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation’s breast cancer nurses was officially launched in Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon.
