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Record number of new nurses and midwives head to the country in 2026 10 February 2026 A record number of newly qualified nurses and midwives are set to join the WA Country Health Service in 2026.

Country hospitals embrace sustainable healthcare through device remanufacturing 09 February 2026 Over the past 18 months, several WA Country Health Service hospitals – including Geraldton, Karratha, Derby, Busselton, Kununurra and Broome – have been playing a key role in reducing medical waste by collecting single-use devices for remanufacturing.

Sarah shines a second time ahead of 2026 Rural Health Excellence Awards 09 February 2026 After a career dedicated to helping country patients get back on their feet, WA Country Health Service Senior Podiatrist Sarah Tomlinson has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Rural Health Excellence Awards.

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.