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02 September 2026
Life reset for Shane after kidney transplant
Organ donation recipient and advocate Shane shares his story.
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01 September 2026
Health Hero - Gordon Ward
As part of the maintenance team, Gordon Ward contributes to delivering quality services that support patients and staff at the Hervey Bay Hospital.
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10 August 2026
New Bundaberg Hospital foundations take shape as piling begins
The new Bundaberg Hospital project has reached a major construction milestone, with piling works now underway on site.
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24 June 2026
Unseen system safeguards every patient record
Information Access Unit is the core of clinical information release at WBHHS as a key part of protecting patient information.
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27 May 2026
Behind the build with Theresa Byrnes
Meet Theresa, Registered Nurse, one of the many clinicians counting down to the opening of Hervey Bay Hospital’s new Medical Ward 4 later this year.
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15 May 2026
Volunteers help shape healing spaces
In the lead-up to National Volunteers Week, a group of volunteers joined a talented local artist for a creative workshop, exploring ideas for artwork to brighten a new ward at Hervey Bay Hospital.
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12 May 2026
Shaped by Hervey Bay Hospital’s first Intensive Care Unit, shaping the future of the next
Chris will soon be preparing the next generation of staff to step into a new home of their own – running a series of simulation-based training sessions to get them ready for the big move.
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24 April 2026
Senior intensive care nurses get first look at new ICU
A small group of senior intensive care clinicians at Hervey Bay Hospital recently stepped inside their new Intensive Care Unit under construction, and their first impressions were overwhelmingly positive.
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24 March 2026
Soaring above addiction: Tokoko takes flight
Staff, consumers and community came together to celebrate an important milestone – the first birthday of Bundaberg’s residential rehabilitation facility operated by Lives Lived Well. This celebration coincided with the announcement of a new name.
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24 March 2026
Permanent Medical Superintendent for Biggenden Hospital
Recently appointed as the permanent Medical Superintendent at Biggenden Hospital, Dr Clay Rowe is pleased to return to Biggenden after the warm welcome he received during his rural placement.
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19 March 2026
Behind the build with Alison Smith
Meet Alison Smith, local lead for several major capital projects at Hervey Bay Hospital. Alison is driven by a clear purpose: delivering facilities that meet clinical needs, enhance patient wellbeing and support staff to do their best work.