⏱️This edition of the National Account’s newsletter is a five-minute read.
👋 G’day everyone, Archie here.
We’ve got two longer pieces for you today, you lucky things.
The first interview I have is with the Mid North Coaster’s Ellie Chamberlain about an overwhelmed Mid North Coast GP clinic that has had to close its books, and is now losing two doctors. One of whom is leaving due to a lack of childcare in South West Rocks.
The second is an interview with the West Vic Brolga’s Zara Cuthbertson about western Victoria’s terrible run, with catastrophic fires on one side and brutal, raging floods on the other. Zara tells me about the impact this has had on the community, and what support is available.
Anyway, let’s crack into the news 🗞️
They're just saying, look, we are at full capacity. We can't take any more patients on. Good luck to you.
And hopefully you find somewhere else.
That's pretty incredible.
🗣️ Why did she say that?
Books remain firmly closed at a GP clinic on the NSW Mid North Coast, after it lost two doctors in two months.
The Mid North Coaster's Ellie Chamberlain says the lack of childcare in the town of South West Rocks has contributed to the shortage, leaving patients without essential care close to home.
For my full rundown check out today’s video:
Don’t have time? Here’s a quick preview
🔥Fires and floods 🌊
The West Vic Brolga's Zara Cuthbertson speaks to me about the recent catastrophic fires and floods in Western Victoria.
The region has been hit by both severe bushfires and devastating floods, leading to widespread damage and community upheaval.
Zara shares insights into the timeline of events, the impact on local communities, and the ongoing recovery efforts.
Tune in to understand the challenges faced by residents and the support being mobilised to aid recovery.
Thanks for catching up with me. I hope you enjoyed this issue, and I’d love to hear your thoughts. Just reply to this email and I’ll be on the other side 👋
I’ll be back on Friday.
Cheers, Archie