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28 July 2026
CWHHS new nurse graduates
Six new registered nurse graduates start work from 3 August with Central West Hospital and Health Service.
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21 July 2026
30 years' service to Muttaburra
Thanks to her aunt’s career advice and her natural inclination, Ms Whitby has clocked up a lifetime of working as a nurse, including 30 years at Muttaburra.
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07 July 2026
Muttaburra upgrading works completed
A package of upgrading works at Muttaburra Primary Health Centre that was started early in the year has been completed. Central West Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Anthony West said Muttaburra had received a new swipe card access, a
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07 July 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce and Community Health Plan
A new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce and Community Health Plan 2025-2028 has been launched for the Central West Hospital and Health Service region. The plan has been finalised in time to coincide with this year’s NAIDOC Week from 5
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26 June 2026
Better choices
The Central West Hospital and Health Service’s food and drink choices have received top marks from Health and Wellbeing Queensland. Central West Health was one of 10 hospital and health services across the state who scored 100 per cent compliance
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26 June 2026
4th generation at Longreach
Born on 11 June, little Tannum Colin Moulds arrived at Longreach Hospital’s birthing unit with a very special pedigree. Born to Ilfracombe couple Nicole and Ian Moulds, Tannum and his two older siblings, Jaxton, 7, and Phoebe, 5, are the fourth
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05 June 2026
Be lepto aware
Central West Health Executive Director of Medical Services Dr John Douyere said doctors Mikala Dales, Sarah Jones, Michael Pitt, Keegan Coomer, Anna Nott and Matthew Riggs had passed the final major exam on the path to becoming Rural Generalists.
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26 May 2026
Encouraging rural residents to pursue health careers
Central West Health Executive Director of Medical Services Dr John Douyere said doctors Mikala Dales, Sarah Jones, Michael Pitt, Keegan Coomer, Anna Nott and Matthew Riggs had passed the final major exam on the path to becoming Rural Generalists.
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19 May 2026
Healthy lungs
Central West Health Executive Director of Medical Services Dr John Douyere said doctors Mikala Dales, Sarah Jones, Michael Pitt, Keegan Coomer, Anna Nott and Matthew Riggs had passed the final major exam on the path to becoming Rural Generalists.
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12 May 2026
Eyes in the sky add extra dimension of high-definition care
Central Queensland Public Health Unit Director Dr Gulam Khandaker said gastrointestinal illness was on the rise in many parts of Queensland, including the Central West.
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07 May 2026
Chief Health Officer visits the Central West
Central Queensland Public Health Unit Director Dr Gulam Khandaker said gastrointestinal illness was on the rise in many parts of Queensland, including the Central West.