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Southern celebrates finalists in the 2026 Excellence in Allied Health Awards

Two Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) staff have been recognised as finalists in the NSW Health 2026 Excellence in Allied Health Awards.

News

Upgrades planned for Blue Mountains Hospital

Set against the world‑heritage listed Blue Mountains, Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital has been caring for its community for nearly 100 years and now, an important new chapter is underway.

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Measles alert for Sydney

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after another two new cases were confirmed in Sydney.

Ministerial media release

$2.5m Lung Bus tour of NSW begins in Newcastle to protect workers against dust diseases

The Minns Labor Government maintains its commitment to protect workers from dust diseases with its $2.5 million state-of-the -art Lung Health Mobile Clinic which is providing lung health checks to thousands of people across New South Wales.

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Opportunity to join the Forensic Mental Health Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG)

People with lived experience of mental health challenges and experiences of the custodial and/or forensic mental health systems and their carers, are invited to express interest in joining the newly established Forensic Mental Health Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG).