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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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05 May 2026
Enjoy the outback but remember your meds
While this year’s Big Red bash may have been cancelled, dozens of other local events, shows and race meetings across Central West and Western Queensland are scheduled to get underway from May right through to September and October.
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14 April 2026
New Consumer and Community Engagement Strategy consultation underway
Central West residents are being urged to have their say on how best they think the Central West Hospital and Health Service can communicate with them and their communities.
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14 April 2026
Consultation for Consumer and Community Engagement Strategy underway
Central West residents are being urged to have their say on how best they think the Central West Hospital and Health Service can communicate with them and their communities.
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01 April 2025
Cuddle cot donation to Longreach Hospital maternity unit
A generous donation has provided Longreach Hospital’s maternity unit with a cuddle cot to help support families who experience the loss of their baby at birth.
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31 March 2025
Rural maternity summit in Longreach
Nearly 200 people will attend a rural maternity summit at the Civic Centre in Longreach from 3-6 April, with delegates hailing from throughout Queensland, other states, and New Zealand.
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31 March 2025
Enjoy the Outback but remember your meds
Travellers in Western Queensland are being reminded to carry adequate stocks of their usual prescription medications with them as pharmacies are few and very far between.
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16 May 2024
Blackall Show health presence
The Central West Hospital and Health Service partnered with James Cook University to host a health screening and mental health information and awareness stall at the recent Blackall Show.
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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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01 February 2024
Windorah Health celebrates turning 1, honours beloved family
A new Senior Medical Officer will join newly appointed Director of Medical Services Dr Karyn Matterson at Blackall Hospital early next year.