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Ministerial media release
2 July 2026

Major milestone: Construction of John Hunter Hospital’s acute services building now complete

The $890 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct has reached a major milestone, with construction for the new acute services building now complete.

News
2 July 2026

Construction complete on new acute services building at John Hunter Hospital

A major milestone has been reached on the $890 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, with construction of the new acute services building now complete. 

News
30 June 2026

First look inside the new Tamworth Mental Health Unit

The Tamworth community is being given its first look inside the new Tamworth Mental Health Unit , with the purpose-built facility set to open to patients in the coming weeks. 

Ministerial media release
30 June 2026

New beds, better care: New regional mental health unit unveiled

The Minns Labor Government is delivering better mental health care for our regions with a new, purpose-built mental health unit in Tamworth opening to patients within weeks.

Ministerial media release
5 June 2026

$105 million Moree Hospital Redevelopment reaches new heights

The Moree Hospital Redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with the new two-storey acute services building reaching its highest point and the roof now complete. 

Ministerial media release
4 June 2026

Midwifery continuity of care launches at Manning Hospital

Women and families in the Taree region now have improved access to midwifery continuity of care, with the launch of a Midwifery Group Practice model at Manning Hospital.

Ministerial media release
2 June 2026

Future of Maitland Community Health location secured

Community health services in Maitland will have a new home, with a location for the facility confirmed in the heart of Maitland’s town centre.

News
27 May 2026

Single Digital Patient Record system now live across the Hunter New England Local Health District

​The Single Digital Patient Record has reached a significant milesone with the system now live across the Hunter New England Local Health District, Justice Health NSW and NSW Health Pathology's Hunter New England sites, paving the way for the statewide rollout.

Ministerial media release
6 May 2026

Construction commences on the Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment

Main works construction for the $50 million Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment is officially underway marking a major milestone in delivering new and enhanced health services for Glen Innes and surrounding communities.

Ministerial media release
22 April 2026

Safe staffing ratios implemented in Cessnock Hospital Emergency Department

Cessnock Hospital has now begun rostering to Safe Staffing Levels in the emergency department (ED), as the NSW Government continues to deliver on its promise to deliver the historic staffing reform.

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