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02 October 2026
Sarina projects to provide more beds for transitional care
Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is taking a proactive approach to addressing the increasing demand for beds for patients awaiting support from other services by undertaking two separate projects in Sarina to increase capacity by 34 beds.
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31 August 2026
Rural move a rewarding step outside of comfort zone
When registered nurse Reanna Huntington-Tildsley packed up life on the bustling Gold Coast and moved to the tiny rural town of Dysart, she knew she was stepping well outside her comfort zone.
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14 January 2026
Local couple welcomes new son amid New Year celebrations
Slade Point toddler Aiden Lea went to bed as usual one night and woke up the next year as a big brother. His little brother Keegan George was born in a hurry at 2am on January 1, just 11 minutes after his mum arrived at the Mackay Birth Centre.
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09 May 2025
Family grateful to team for care which saved premmie bub
Little Hudson McCann’s first birthday triggered mixed emotions for his parents Kellie and James McCann last month. But it will certainly be a very special Mother’s Day on Sunday.
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12 November 2024
Discharge of precious “prems” the greatest reward of Jo’s job
Joanne Morganson was late into a nursing career which sees her now caring for early arrivals.
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12 November 2024
Little Charlotte thrives with special care despite early arrival
Kirsten Jordan and partner Matt Gallagher had excitedly marked November 22 on the calendar, It was their baby’s due date during what was a “straightforward, very easy and stress-free” pregnancy.