Kalbarri Doctors Surgery closes, leaving 1,500 residents without local care
Kalbarri Doctors Surgery closed on June 25, leaving the town's 1,500 residents without a general practitioner. The closure follows financial struggles under the Medicare bulk-billing model, forcing the community to seek medical care outside the town. Local leaders, including Shire president Liz Sudlow, are working towards a solution amid widespread devastation among residents.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 18:01 UTC
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