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2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Tom Bowles 20 February 2026 Albany surgical extraordinaire Dr Tom Bowles has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for his pivotal work establishing the Great Southern as a leading training hub for up-and-coming rural surgeons.

WA Governor Chris Dawson impressed during visit to Collie Health Service 20 February 2026 A tour of Collie Health Service’s state-of-the-art operating theatre and demonstration of our award-winning Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS) were among the highlights during a recent visit by His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia.

2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Joshua Luhrs 18 February 2026 With a background in intensive care nursing, it’s no surprise Dr Joshua Luhrs has extensive clinical experience and a knack for keeping composed under pressure.

Honouring decades of dedication to rural health 18 February 2026 Thirty-eight medical practitioners from across WA were acknowledged for their extraordinary commitment to rural healthcare at the WA Rural Health Long Service Awards held last Friday

Albany care coordinator a “guiding light” for family 17 February 2026 The family member of a patient has thanked a WA Country Health Service staff member for being a “guiding light” during her mother’s treatment at Albany Health Campus.