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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
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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17 February 2026
New defibrillator available at Tambo PHC
A new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is now available for emergency use on the outside of the Tambo Primary Health Centre.
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06 September 2024
Tele-chemotherapy chair donation by Barcy senior rugby league club
Patients at Barcaldine Multipurpose Health Service now have a comfortable new chair to use while undergoing tele-chemotherapy, thanks to the Barcaldine Sandgoannas Rugby League Club.
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18 June 2024
Warning over gastro outbreak in Longreach
Health staff are helping manage an outbreak of gastroenteritis in a childcare centre in Longreach.
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10 May 2024
Getting ready for the Birdsville Bash and Races
Health authorities are putting plans in place to keep people safe in the small outback town of Birdsville during the annual influx of thousands of visitors for the Big Red Bash and the iconic races.
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12 December 2023
Keep kids safe over the festive season – and at all times
Central West parents should watch out for button batteries this Christmas and supervise children closely around vehicles, pools, and other bodies of water to avoid accidents and potential tragedies.
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16 November 2023
Pertussis Precautions
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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16 November 2023
Warning over gastro cases in 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.
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15 November 2023
Warning over rotavirus gastro cases in Central West
Central Queensland Public Health Unit Director Dr Gulam Khandaker there is evidence of rotavirus circulating in the Longreach area.