The Royal Flying Doctor Service plans to start a second service at its Broken Hill Base next month. Key points: The RFDS says a second aeromedical service will operate 12 hours a day, covering peak periods around the evening Broken Hill's pilot and flight nurse numbers will increase as well The Far West Local Health District says it is pleased …
A woman walked from Tibooburra to Broken Hill has raised more than $22,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Key points: Margaret Symes says she walked for five to six hours a day during the 13-day trek The RFDS says community interest in the Wellbeing Place has increased thanks to her efforts Ms Symes says once her feet healed up …
An inquest into how a Broken Hill teenager died from an infected toenail has heard his condition deteriorated rapidly in his final hours. Key points: The Coroner's Court hears evidence about Alex Braes' medical treatment in his final 12 hours A senior doctor says the 18-year-old was "compensating well", making it harder for medical staff to assess him The inquest …