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07 October 2026
Pressure, pace and unpredictability appeal to Grace
Fast, unpredictable and sometimes confronting, working in an Emergency Department (ED) takes resilience, adaptability and empathy.
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24 September 2026
Cardiac clinic provides continuity of care and reassurance
The Cardiology Rapid Access Service (RAS) at Mackay Base Hospital is proving a heart-smart solution by delivering faster care and keeping patients out of the Emergency Department (ED).
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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.