Rural Review Wattle seed’s nutritional profile under review THE potential of wattle seed as an emerging industry is being examined by University of Queensland researchers, who say its nutritional profile makes it different to other legumes. Lara Hart 06 Mar 2024
State Politics Family’s fight for ramping justice MANY questions remain over the events leading up to the death of the grandfather who died after being ramped at Ipswich Hospital. Coulson man Wayne Irving, 67, went into cardiac arrest while on a stretcher in a hospital corridor after three hours... Rob Mellett 29 Nov 2023
Fassifern Guardian Blue tractor project goal to get people talking THERE are two new sculpture installations planned for the Scenic Rim, designed to encourage those battling the blues to reach out for help. Lara Hart 25 Oct 2023
Rural Review Lupin protein plant based food’s power powder AUSTRALIAN company Wide Open Agriculture (WOA) is poised to start commercial production of lupin based protein product Buntine Protein. Lara Hart 18 Oct 2023
Health Review to tackle health workforce struggles HEALTH professionals are urged to submit their opinions to a major review of the health workforce and its conditions. Rob Mellett 27 Sep 2023
Health Upgrade promised for Boonah Hospital BOONAH Hospital has been added to the list of health facilities which will be upgraded under the State Government’s more than $1 billion Building Rural and Remote Health Program. Staff Writers 20 Sep 2023
Health Inquiry follows miscarriage ordeal A FERNVALE woman at the centre of a harrowing miscarriage ordeal says she has lost all faith in Ipswich Hospital. Rob Mellett 14 Jun 2023
Health Flu double whammy CASES of colds, flu and Covid are skyrocketing, with the beleaguered West Moreton Health region struggling to cope as they all spike simultaneously. Rob Mellett 31 May 2023
Health Health failings laid bare in new report A NEW report has exposed growing health challenges including obesity and homelessness facing the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service in the region. Rob Mellett 21 Dec 2022
Health Cancer fighter kicks global goals as new president TEVIOTVILLE behavioural scientist and cancer control expert, Professor Jeff Dunn, has been elected President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Lara Hart 27 Oct 2022
Health GP clinic trial at Beaudesert High School BEAUDESERT State High School has been selected to take part in the GPs In Schools Pilot Staff Writers 10 Aug 2022
Health Campaign hopes to bolster aged care worker numbers INFINITE Care, a national aged care provider, recently launched a new staff and community campaign designed to empower those who work in the industry. It also hopes to change public perception of residential aged care. The campaign entitled ‘We... Lara Hart 20 Jul 2022
Health Pop-up vaccination clinic in Beaudesert, all week A POP-UP Covid-19 vaccination clinic in William Street, Beaudesert will be one of more than 50 Staff Writers 06 Apr 2022
Health One retirement, four reappointments to West Moreton Health Board THE longest serving member of the current West Moreton Health Board has announced her retirement. Staff Writers 06 Apr 2022
Health Billion dollar funding deal between Flying Doctor and Federal Govt AN agreement worth almost $1 billion over 10 years, has been set up between the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Federal Government. Staff Writers 30 Mar 2022
Health Inquiry recommends major changes to vegan food labelling THE Senate Inquiry into the labelling of plant-based proteins has recommended that the use of words like chicken and beef and using images of animals should be banned. Staff Writers 02 Mar 2022
Health Scenic Rim, Lockyer schools become weekend vaccination clinics ahead of restrictions for unvaccinated Schools in Canungra and Gatton again became school vaccination clinics last weekend as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced rules for unvaxxed Queenslanders will continue into next year. Ivy Mullins 17 Nov 2021
Health What role do health care workers play in getting to net zero? Ipswich public health expert explains AN IPSWICH based nursing and public health expert is leading a research study on how the nursing industry can play a key role in reducing carbon emissions. Ivy Mullins 10 Nov 2021
Health GP to be based at Scenic Rim high school A GP will be based at Beaudesert State High next year, as part of a pilot program working to increase young Queenslander’s access to doctors. Ivy Mullins 20 Oct 2021