Mental Health Goes Door-To-Door
Sometimes it only takes a conversation … a project that engages residents face-to-face in conversations about mental health and wellbeing has begun in the South Burnett.
Toni Wins Top Award
An annual awards dinner was held recently as a culmination to Child Safety Week.
Shredded Chicken Link To Listeria
Food operators are being warned to stop using a shredded chicken product probably linked to nationwide Listeria cluster.
Ex-Nanango Student Wins Bursary
Former Nanango State High School student Mia Glenny is the lucky recipient of a $1000 National Council of Women in Queensland bursary.
Charlie’s Walking For A Vision
Nanango resident Charlie Hughes’ life changed overnight in 2020.
Mei-Lin Nominated As Everyday Hero
Kingaroy QAS officer-in-charge Mei-Lin Dean has been nominated as a QBANK Everyday Hero for fulfilling her passion to help those in need.
Sept Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be at various locations in the South Burnett in September.
Med Students Get A Taste Of Kingaroy
Kingaroy Hospital welcomed 15 Year 1 medical students from the University of Queensland (UQ) last weekend, allowing them to get an insight into regional healthcare during a four-day program.
Lance Is Walking For A Cause
On Saturday morning, Nanango resident Lance Nash will be taking his dog, Sandy, for a walk … a very long walk.
BlueCare Hopes To Woo Workers
BlueCare – operators of Kingaroy’s Canowindra Aged Care Facility – says it has boosted some workers’ pay by 5 per cent on top of recent mandated award rises.
BreastScreen Van To Visit
A BreastScreen Queensland van will be visiting Cherbourg and Murgon next month.
Young People Asked About Health
Young people aged 12-24 in the South Burnett are being asked to “Talk About” their experiences with local health providers.
Seniors Sign Up For Free Support
The launch of a free service to link vulnerable seniors with essential services like aged care, health and social services has received strong support.
August Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be back in the South Burnett in August.
Acting Locally To Make A Change
A group of South Burnett residents have taken the maxim “think globally, act locally” to heart, forming a loose association hoping to create lasting change in the local region.
LifeFlight Clocks Up Records
LifeFlight helicopters performed 2153 missions during the past financial year.
Pirates Rally Against Cancer
A group of “pirates” who began a 1600km car rally in Nanango recently have raised more than $12,000 for Childhood Cancer Support.
Free Flu Shots Available
All Queenslanders are going to be offered free flu vaccinations after a spike in cases across the State.
MP Welcomes Telestroke Plan
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the announcement that stroke sufferers could soon be able to receive immediate stroke-specific care in the Nanango electorate.
Drop-In Centre Makes An Impact
A drop-in centre which has been operating in Kingaroy for about a year is inviting local residents struggling with their mental health to come on by.
