Carbon monoxide poisoning alleged at Stanthorpe Waste Facility
Alleged carbon monoxide poisoning at Stanthorpe Waste Facility surfaced on social media over the weekend, and Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) said they were “aware of the issue”.
Furthermore, the SDRC spokesperson said they were “proactively working with the site contractor to monitor the situation”.
Council was reached out for further comment about details of the incident (dates, who was affected, and what caused the alleged poisoning), but did not respond to request for comment.
Greater access to UTI treatment
Women will continue to receive expanded healthcare services for urinary tract infections (UTI) following the Queensland Government’s decision to permanently extend a successful pilot program.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath today announced Queensland Health would embed the Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot (UTIPP-Q) into business-as-usual care for Queenslanders.
Minister D’Ath said the decision ensured women aged between 18 and 65 could continue to receive immediate advice and treatment for uncomplicated UTIs through their local participating pharmacy.
“UTIPP-Q was introduced in June 2020 to improve and support the health of Queensland women and has been incredibly successful since its commencement,” she said.
“Participating pharmacists were empowered to provide advice, and where appropriate, medication ensuring women could seek treatment quickly and locally given the more than 800 pharmacies that took part.”
Warwick welcomes Regional Community Forum
Six weeks after the first round of Regional Community Forums for 2022, Darling Down-South West residents met with Ministers and MPs in Warwick on Monday to expand on their priorities and accelerate action for the region.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the next steps for the Darling Down-South West forum were crucial for members to lead projects into the second half of 2022.
“May began a new era with new members sharing their priorities for a region-specific action plan,” the Premier said.
“Forum members, Ministers and MPs have had six weeks to develop their ideas and identify opportunities for the continued growth, wellbeing and prosperity of the Darling Downs-South West.
“There’s a solid foundation for Ministers, MPs and community representatives to use tomorrow’s forum to plan for more good jobs, better services and a great regional lifestyle.”
