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  • Man in fire fighter uniform with nursing scrubs underneath standing in front of hospital emergency sign.
    Augusta Clinical Nurse Manager fired up by new volunteer role 24 July 2026 For many WA Country Health Service staff members, supporting others doesn't end when a shift finishes. That is certainly true for Augusta Hospital Clinical Nurse Manager, Colin Bristow, on his recent appointment as Captain of the Augusta Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service.
  • Two women standing in front of glass door.
    Bunbury diabetes duo recognised for their care 24 July 2026 With a strong focus on patient care and support, the team at Bunbury Regional Hospital’s Diabetes Education Clinic, are making a real difference for patients when they need it most.
  • Woman holding certificate smiling.
    Stacey Mauchline celebrates 25 years of working off the beaten path 23 July 2026 This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Stacey Mauchline, who is celebrating 25 years of dedicated service with WA Country Health Service.
  • Broome health staff and members of the Lions Club of Broome hold newly donated scopes
    Local Lions dig deep to donate state-of-the-art clinical scopes for Broome 22 July 2026 Broome Health Campus clinicians now have access to three new state-of-the-art VorOtek clinical scopes, thanks to the generosity of local volunteers.
  • Woman in pink shirt on top of a large green hill looking out over the bushland and horizon.
    Oh, the places you’ll go with the Community Residency Program 20 July 2026 Resident Medical Officer Dr Ella Forkin began her journey in Kununurra as a medical student in 2022. She enjoyed her time so much that she came back for Kununurra for her second placement with the Community Residency Program.

More WACHS News

  • WACHS CE Jeff Moffet visits the new Newman Health Campus ED
    Stage one of Newman’s brand-new health service reaches practical completion 29 April 2022 Residents of Newman and surrounding communities will soon have access to a brand new $61.4 million hospital after stage one of the Newman Health Service redevelopment reached practical completion.
  • More babies to be born in Margaret River 12 April 2022 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has launched its fifth Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) in the South West.
  • Janinne Gliddon and others on stage at WA Women's Hall of Fame ceremony
    Aboriginal health advocate inducted into WA Women's Hall of Fame 28 March 2022 Janinne Gliddon, Regional Aboriginal Health Consultant for the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Wheatbelt, was one of 16 trailblazing women recently inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame.
  • Aged care worker puts hand on the arm of elderly man
    Partnership increases at home aged-care support for Bunbury residents 17 March 2022 A partnership between Bunbury Regional Hospital and WA aged-care provider, Bethanie, is providing in-home support services to vulnerable older residents living in the Greater Bunbury area.
  • Doctor and patient sit at desk with masks on for consultation
    Haematology service now available to more Wheatbelt residents 16 March 2022 WA Country Health Service has expanded cancer services in the Wheatbelt with the newly-established Northam Haematology Service now providing specialist care closer to home.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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