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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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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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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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25 March 2026
Central West Renal Unit celebrates first birthday
The Central West Renal Unit at Longreach Hospital this week celebrated its first birthday since opening in March last year.
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27 January 2026
$5M upgrading works under way
A new Senior Medical Officer will join newly appointed Director of Medical Services Dr Karyn Matterson at Blackall Hospital early next year.
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19 December 2025
Decking the halls for Christmas
A new Senior Medical Officer will join newly appointed Director of Medical Services Dr Karyn Matterson at Blackall Hospital early next year.
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14 October 2025
Barcaldine fairy lights garden
A Fairy Garden established in a previously nondescript courtyard is delighting patients, staff and visitors at the Barcaldine Multipurpose Health Service.
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07 October 2025
Growing our own to boost future staff
The Central West Hospital and Health Service is working to overcome rural recruitment challenges by giving high school students the opportunity to experience working in a clinical environment.
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07 October 2025
Directors of Nursing to gather for annual conference
Directors of Nursing from health facilities across the Central West region will be heading to Tambo from 20-24 October for their annual conference.
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22 May 2025
Generous outdoor seating donation
A generous donation by the former Longreach Rural Ratepayers Association is providing Longreach Hospital patients, families, visitors, and staff with a place to sit and relax outdoors.
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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.