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Epworth job losses detailed as mums share heartache
Epworth Healthcare has confirmed it will close its Geelong maternity ward on March 31, which will force about 100 women due after that date to shift hospitals.
Epworth’s massive shortage of maternity staff detailed
For months Epworth has said staff shortages are behind its move to consider closing its Geelong maternity ward. Now data backs up its claim.
Viva Las Geelong: Elope on Pakington St
Plans to transform a former tattoo removal studio into a funky boutique wedding venue in Geelong West have been lodged with council.
Eye-watering cost to wind up Encompass
Graduates’ work charged at $320 per hour are some of the exorbitant costs of the Encompass administration as staff booted question when they will be paid entitlements.
Member of controversial church faces court on child sex charges
Police say an investigation into Geelong Revival Centre church member Todd Hubers is ongoing and more alleged victims could be found.
‘Heartbreaking’: Encompass to shut permanently
The latest domino in the Encompass collapse has fallen after the announcement another of its services will stop.
Epworth staff shortage but maternity crucial
Epworth hospital at Waurn Ponds is experiencing a shortage of paediatricians and midwives, says the director of an obstetrics practice that operates there.
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Epworth cries worker shortage, won’t release data
The hospital says a staff shortage is behind it considering closing its maternity ward. So why won’t it release supporting data?
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