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GradStart nurse pursues dream career at Hawkesbury Hospital

Charlotte Henderson is beginning her nursing career at Hawkesbury District Hospital (HDH) with a clear goal of one day joining the Royal Flying Doctors.

Ministerial media release

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.

Ministerial media release

$500,000 to improve disability access at Sails Holiday Park in Belmont

Sails Holiday Park is expanding its inclusive tourism experiences in Lake Macquarie, creating affordable and memorable holiday options for people with disability and their families at the popular waterfront destination.

Ministerial media release

Foundations being laid for the $138 million Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment

Almost one year since construction began, the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment is taking shape, with significant work underway to set the foundations for the Hospital’s new acute services building.

Ministerial media release

Historic catalyst for NSW healthcare as $96 million RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility opens to support new therapeutic innovations

New South Wales is set to become a global leader in RNA Research and Manufacturing with the Minns Labor Government opening a new $96 million facility today within the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct.