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19 August 2026
Have a word with your local speech pathologists
Central West Hospital and Health Service speech pathologists are keen to get the word out about their services around the region this Speech Pathology Week.
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18 August 2026
No Safe Amount: Health authorities urge pregnant women to avoid alcohol to protect unborn babies
Central West health professionals are reminding women and families that the safest choice during pregnancy is not to drink alcohol.
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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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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 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.