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14 October 2026
Tribute to Anne Kidd's extraordinary legacy in Windorah
The Central West Hospital and Health Board has paid tribute to the life and legacy of Anne Kidd, recognising her extraordinary contribution to nursing, rural healthcare and the Windorah community.
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14 October 2026
Central West Hospital and Health Board strengthens community connections during western corridor visit
The Central West Hospital and Health Service Board has reaffirmed its commitment to listening to local communities and supporting rural and remote healthcare delivery following a recent visit to Boulia, Bedourie and Birdsville.
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13 October 2026
Central West residents urged to prepare now for storm season
Residents across the Central West region are being urged to prepare their homes, properties and emergency plans ahead of the upcoming storm season.
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01 October 2026
A year of achievements for Central West Health
Central West Hospital and Health Board Chair Jane Williams said the 2025–2026 financial year had been one of successes and challenges for the health service.
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30 September 2026
New defibrillator available at Jericho PHC
A new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is now available for emergency use on the outside of the Jericho Primary Health Centre.
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22 September 2026
Building community and wellbeing this Mental Health Week
Central West residents are being urged to take the opportunity of this year’s Mental Health Week from 3–11 October to take stock of their mental health and look after others.
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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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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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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.