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08 July 2026
Healthy Pathways program hits major milestone on the Darling Downs
A new pilot program, designed to build the future health workforce for the Darling Downs, has achieved a major milestone with high school students starting work experience placements in hospitals across the region.
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02 July 2026
Toowoomba midwife recognised for improving care for Aboriginal women
Darling Downs Health midwife Natalie Hobbs has been recognised with a national award for her leadership and work in improving maternity care for Aboriginal women.
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05 May 2026
Midwives honoured as Darling Downs Health celebrates International Day of the Midwife
Excellence in maternity care was front and centre across Darling Downs Health, with outstanding midwives recognised as part of International Day of the Midwife celebrations on 5 May.
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27 April 2026
Triple maternity milestone for Stanthorpe Hospital
Stanthorpe Hospital has celebrated a significant local milestone, with three babies born within hours of each other in one day, highlighting the strength of its Midwifery Group Practice and regional maternity services.
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16 April 2026
Local midwifery leader appointed Chair of Australian College of Midwives Queensland Branch
Darling Downs Health midwifery leader Karen McDonald Smith has been appointed Chair of the Australian College of Midwives Queensland Branch, recognising her depth of clinical expertise and long standing advocacy for woman centred care.
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13 February 2026
Darling Downs Health welcomes independent assurance review
Darling Downs Health welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls on the independent assurance review of the Toowoomba Hospital Maternity Services.
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12 February 2026
Darling Downs Health begins engagement with staff on recent culture review
Darling Downs Health has accepted and will fully implement all fourteen recommendations from a recent independent workplace culture review of the Toowoomba Hospital Maternity Service.
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05 February 2026
Dedicated midwife role to give Darling Downs a stronger voice in maternity care
Darling Downs Health has today announced a new Midwife Guide position to provide women and families from across the Darling Downs with access to a highly experienced midwife to discuss questions they have about maternity care.
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01 January 2026
Darling Downs Health welcomes first baby of 2026
Darling Downs Health has welcomed the first baby born across the region in 2026, with the newborn arriving just after midnight at Dalby Hospital.
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09 September 2025
Goondiwindi Hospital welcomes upgraded birthing suites
Expectant mothers in Goondiwindi can now give birth in a more calming and modern environment after renovations to the hospital’s birthing suites were completed.
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04 August 2025
Southern Downs Midwifery Group Practice marks game-changing year
Darling Downs Health is marking a year of historic achievements on the Southern Downs, with the local Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) celebrating its first anniversary.