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Specialised mental health transport service begins in country WA 06 February 2026 The State Government has launched a new initiative to improve the transfer of mental health patients in country Western Australia, with the introduction of a dedicated Mental Health Transport Officer (MHTO) workforce.

Contract awarded for Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus 05 February 2026 The State Government has engaged Hutchinson Builders under the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process for the Meekatharra Hospital redevelopment and Albany Health Campus expansion.

WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Kim Tracey 04 February 2026 With more than three decades of experience under her belt - working in both tertiary and rural hospitals - nephrology specialist and diabetes educator Kim Tracey has always had a passion for helping others.

2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Older Person Complex Care Team 02 February 2026 A small but mighty team providing a lifeline for vulnerable older people across the South West has been named a finalist in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Lewis Weeda 30 January 2026 Roving Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr Lewis Weeda has been named among 17 WA Country Health Service finalists in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.