Western NSW LHD latest news

Read the Western NSW Local Health District (LHD) news to stay informed about the latest healthcare developments and events in the region.

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8 May 2026

Gilgandra announced as the 2025-26 Building Healthy Communities Challenge champion

Western NSW Local Health District’s Health Promotion team is excited to announce Gilgandra as the 2025-26 Building Healthy Communities Challenge champion, recognising the town’s efforts to improve overall health and wellbeing.

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5 May 2026

Construction starts on $23.1 million Dubbo Residential Rehabilitation Centre

Construction has commenced on the $23.1 million Dubbo Residential Rehabilitation Centre, marking an important milestone in delivering vital care and treatment for people across Western NSW who want to address their substance dependency.

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15 April 2026

Condobolin Health Service facility improvements to ensure safety and comfort of staff

After many years of wear and tear Condobolin Health Service is beginning wok to upgrade the Nurse Unit Manager's office flooring, with work to be undertaken in late April 2026.

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25 March 2026

WNSWLHD Local Health District promotes conversations about healthy ageing

This April Falls Month Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is encouraging people to talk more about falls and simple interventions to improve balance and strength to reduce the risk of a fall. 

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3 March 2026

Main works contractor appointed for construction of Dubbo Residential Rehabilitation Centre

Work to deliver critical health infrastructure for people across western NSW who want to address their substance dependency has taken an important step forward, with a contractor now appointed to build the $23.1 million Dubbo Residential Rehabilitation Centre.

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13 February 2026

Measles alert for Central West

Western NSW Health Local Health District is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting a location in the Central West.

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5 January 2026

Patients to benefit from game-changing diagnostic imaging services at Cowra Hospital

Patients at Cowra Health Service will benefit from access to new and advanced diagnostic imaging closer to home, with CT and ultrasound services now online as part of the staged opening of the new $110.2 million Cowra hospital.

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16 December 2025

New Cowra Hospital marks beautiful milestone as first baby safely arrives

Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is delighted to announce the arrival of the first baby to be born at the new, $110 million Cowra Hospital since it opened its doors to patients and community in early December.

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10 December 2025

Western NSW public hospitals maintain performance amid significant demand

The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly Report (July – September 2025) shows Western NSW Local Health District maintained its planned surgery and emergency department performance despite increasing demand for emergency care.

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8 December 2025

New $110.2 million Cowra Hospital ready to open its doors to patients and community

The new $110.2 million Cowra Hospital is opening its doors to patients, staff and visitors, providing new, enhanced services and modern, purpose-built facilities for the Cowra and surrounding communities.

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