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15 Oct 2018 10:24 AM

The Sebastopol Solar Farm Environmental Impact Statement is on public exhibition. A hard copy is available for viewing at Council’s offices.  ...

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Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has urged local landholders to think about working the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) on a Biodiversi...

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MENTAL HEALTH MONTH ENCOURAGES FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES TO SHARE THE JOURNEY
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Closure of Surgery Causes a Stir

22 Aug 2017 3:50 PM -
22 August 2017
Media Release
Closure of Temora District Hospital Operating Theatre
In recent days, Temora Shire Council has been informed of proposed changes by Murrumbidgee Local Health District to the services offered at Temora District Hospital.
The effect of the announcement is that the Maternity Services provided would be downgraded from Level 3 to Level 2, meaning that caesarean sections and inductions would have to be carried out at Wagga, Cootamundra or Young Hospitals. Under the proposal, all surgery, with the exception of minor procedures would cease at Temora District Hospital from 31 August 2017.
This is a move that is totally opposed by the Doctors, Temora Shire Council and the Temora Shire Community. The retention of health services in our community is not negotiable. We recognise the importance placed on the provision of health services by our community.
Temora Shire Mayor, Councillor Rick Firman OAM, stated that “Temora and District Hospital is a wonderful facility staffed by dedicated professionals and supported by excellent medical practitioners who provide quality care of the highest standard. As a community we will not stand by and see such a vital institution run down”.
He added “In the past, Temora Shire Council has demonstrated the importance placed on health issues through the construction of Temora Medical Complex, Temora Medical Imaging and the development of the Temora Health Precinct. We need the support of Murrumbidgee Local Health District through the provision of services at Temora Hospital, to ensure our residents have the best possible health care”.
“Council has had meetings with relevant stakeholders in the past few days and the message we received was clear – the community will not accept the proposed changes to service provision at our hospital’ Cr Firman said.
As a result, the Temora Shire Council Health Matters Committee held a meeting and has resolved unanimously that:
1. Temora Shire Council seeks funding from the NSW Government for the immediate upgrade of Temora and District Hospital Operating Theatre to Australian Accreditation Standards for general anaesthetic procedures such as caesarean sections.
2. Seek assurances that the Maternity Services provided at Temora and District Hospital remain at level 3 not the proposed downgrade to level 2
3. Seek a commitment from Murrumbidgee Local Health District to provide ongoing training for clinical staff to maintain necessary skills

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About the Shire

The Shire of Temora offers all the benefits of country living with a comprehensive range of quality affordable services.

Temora is situated approximately 80 km north of Wagga Wagga in the South West (Riverina) of New South Wales. Canberra is two hours drive to the east, with Griffith a 1.5 hour drive to the west.

Temora has a huge advantage as it is centrally located between the cities of Sydney and Melbourne, as well as being situated within South West Slopes/Riverina area, making it an ideal base from which to visit the region.

Temora Shire includes the town of Temora, and villages of Ariah Park and Springdale, but outreaches to other small communities outside the Shire boundary. With a strong retail trade sector and an active business community, many visitors are surprised at the variety of shopping within the town.

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