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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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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 2026
Central West Hospital and Health Board welcomes new members
An eight-person board with experience in health and leadership has been appointed to help shape the future of healthcare in the Central West Queensland region.
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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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25 February 2026
Central West Health medical model an example for rural Australia
The National Rural Health Commissioner has visited Longreach to see first-hand how the Central West Hospital and Health Service’s successful medical practice model works.
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13 February 2026
New nurse and midwifery graduates join Central West Health
Ten new nursing graduates and one midwifery graduate started work this month with Central West Hospital and Health Service.
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23 January 2026
Blackall Hospital DMS bids farewell to region
Blackall Hospital Director of Medical Services Dr Karyn Matterson and her family are bidding farewell to the Central West and seeking new challenges in Tasmania.
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23 January 2026
New Director of Medical Services for Blackall Hospital
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.