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generalOUTinPerth30 Aug 2026

One Nation claims victory in Secret Harbour by-election following Farrer win

One Nation has claimed victory in the Western Australian Secret Harbour by-election, continuing the party's momentum following David Farley's win in the federal seat of Farrer in May 2026. The national rise of One Nation is relevant to the Albury-Wodonga context as Farley's position on cross-border health issues and the hospital redevelopment remains a watch point for the region. Hanson has vowed to contest every seat at upcoming Victorian and NSW state elections.

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governanceThe Guardian30 Aug 2026

One Nation's Secret Harbour Win Follows Historic Farrer By-Election

The Guardian reports on One Nation's Secret Harbour by-election win, contextualising it against the May 2026 Farrer by-election where David Farley became the party's first federal lower house MP. In Farrer, Farley secured 39.5% of the primary vote, winning comfortably on preferences — a result widely attributed to community anger over the Albury-Wodonga hospital redevelopment and cross-border health governance. The article notes Labor did not contest Farrer, ceding the regional NSW seat entirely.

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generalFirstpost30 Aug 2026

One Nation scores historic WA win following Farrer by-election victory

One Nation has claimed victory in the Western Australian Secret Harbour by-election, building on David Farley's historic win in the federal seat of Farrer in May 2026. Farley became the first One Nation candidate elected to the federal House of Representatives after winning former Liberal leader Sussan Ley's regional NSW seat. The Farrer result and subsequent One Nation momentum is directly relevant to Albury-Wodonga, where Farley is the local federal member and hospital redevelopment is a key community issue.

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generalThe Saturday Paper29 Aug 2026

'David, shut up': Farley poised to quit One Nation

One Nation MP David Farley, who won the Farrer by-election in May 2026, is reported to be on the verge of leaving the party amid escalating tensions with Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce over migration policy. Farley contradicted One Nation's core migration reduction target on the ABC's Insiders program, arguing regional areas need more skilled migrants including healthcare workers. Parliamentary colleagues predict he will move to sit as an independent, which could affect his capacity to advocate on Farrer electorate issues including the Albury-Wodonga hospital.

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generalThe Border Mail29 Aug 2026

David Farley: One Nation MP could go independent, adviser says

Speculation is growing that Farrer MP David Farley may quit One Nation to sit as an independent, following repeated public conflicts with the party over immigration policy. Farley, who won Farrer in May 2026 as One Nation's first House of Representatives member, has been at odds with Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce on core party positions. His political trajectory is of direct relevance to the Albury-Wodonga region, where his constituents have strong expectations around hospital redevelopment advocacy.

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governanceThe Border Mail28 Aug 2026

MP Georgie Purcell speaks for Wodonga Concerned Nannas in Victorian Parliament

Victorian Animal Justice MP Georgie Purcell raised the Concerned Nannas hospital redevelopment concerns in Parliament, directly contributing to Health Minister Ryan Park confirming the Albury hospital construction tender would be paused until the Auditor-General reports in November 2026. The Nannas — a group of retired Border women — have been campaigning for a halt to the brownfield redevelopment at Albury Base Hospital. The outcome is seen as a breakthrough for community advocates who have been pushing for greater scrutiny of the $558 million project.

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generalThe Border Mail28 Aug 2026

One Nation approaches Wodonga familiar faces for candidacy

One Nation has approached familiar Wodonga faces to stand as candidates for the party, following David Farley's historic victory in the Farrer by-election in May 2026. Wodonga councillor Cr Hall, who was spotted attending Farley's Albury victory party, declined One Nation's approach. The recruitment push reflects One Nation's growing political footprint in the Albury-Wodonga region in the wake of the Farrer result.

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hospitalThe Border Mail27 Aug 2026

Border council alliance secures vital greenfield hospital advice

The Alliance of Councils for Albury Wodonga Region Health Services has received key guidance from consultant York Park Group as it presses for a new hospital on a new greenfield site. Wodonga mayor Michael Gobel, chair of the alliance, confirmed the group's goals have not changed ahead of the next phase of the redevelopment announcement. The move underscores the ongoing tension between the greenfield and brownfield camps in the Albury-Wodonga hospital debate.

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hospitalThe Border Mail27 Aug 2026

Ryan Park says Albury hospital tender to come after audit report

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park confirmed the tender for the main works of Albury Base Hospital's Clinical Services Building will not be awarded until after the Auditor-General's independent report is tabled in November 2026. The announcement followed questioning by Greens MP Dr Amanda Cohn, who requested the audit in June 2025, and has been called a significant win for the Albury community. The audit scrutinises the brownfield redevelopment plan, which critics argue fails to deliver a genuine single-site hospital.

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generalThe Border Mail27 Aug 2026

Letters: Farrer by-election messaging and Albury Council complaint

Letters to the editor discuss the optics of Pauline Hanson opening the 2026 Farrer event, with correspondents arguing it sends the message that the Farrer by-election was not about farmers securing a representative voice in Canberra but rather about One Nation's broader agenda. The Farrer seat, won by David Farley of One Nation in May 2026 after Sussan Ley's resignation, remains politically charged given the hospital redevelopment debate in Albury-Wodonga.

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governanceCanberra Times26 Aug 2026

One Nation MP David Farley faces defection speculation after recent events

Farrer MP David Farley is facing renewed speculation about a possible party defection, drawing on his long history of switching political allegiances. The Canberra Times analysis notes that Farley, who won the Farrer by-election as One Nations first-ever House of Representatives member, has previously changed parties multiple times throughout his political career.

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governanceThe Border Mail26 Aug 2026

One Nation MP David Farley's history fuels defection speculation

David Farley, One Nation's MP for Farrer elected in the May 2026 by-election, is facing renewed speculation about a possible party defection given his long history of switching political allegiances. The commentary follows recent events that have put pressure on Farley's relationship with One Nation and Pauline Hanson. The Farrer seat, which covers Albury-Wodonga, has been a focal point for the hospital redevelopment debate since the by-election.

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generalThe Canberra Times26 Aug 2026

David Farley challenges One Nation's migration policy in Farrer

Farrer MP David Farley has staked out policy positions at odds with One Nation, arguing the electorate's agricultural and healthcare sectors need significantly more skilled migrants than the party's headline target allows. The commentary raises questions about whether Farley's independence on economic issues extends to his advocacy for Albury-Wodonga's hospital and health workforce. The piece examines whether his election has injected economic realism into One Nation's regional representation.

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governanceThe Border Mail25 Aug 2026

Therese Tierney OAM appointed Albury Wodonga Health interim chair

Albury Wodonga Health has appointed Therese Tierney OAM as its new interim board chair. CEO Susan Delroi welcomed the appointment, citing Tierney's wealth of health sector leadership and governance experience. The appointment comes during a period of heightened public scrutiny of AWH governance.

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governanceThe Border Mail24 Aug 2026

North East Victorians united on greenfield hospital as decisive election issue

North East Victorian voters — from One Nation supporters to independents and Greens — are united in calling for a greenfield hospital for Albury-Wodonga ahead of the upcoming Victorian state election. Community sentiment around the brownfield redevelopment continues to fuel political pressure across party lines. The hospital issue is emerging as the defining local issue in the Benambra electorate contest.

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generalSydney Morning Herald24 Aug 2026

One Nation Farrer MP David Farley gatecrashes Liberal Party meeting, sparks speculation about future

One Nation MP for Farrer David Farley fuelled speculation about his political future after accidentally walking into a private Liberal MPs meeting in Parliament House and remarking he could see himself sitting there. The incident comes amid ongoing tensions between Farley and Pauline Hanson over migration policy, with the two publicly at odds. Farley, who won the Farrer by-election in May 2026 as One Nation's first elected House of Representatives member, has not made statements specifically about Albury Wodonga Health in this period.

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generalThe Guardian23 Aug 2026

One Nation's David Farley says migration target not too different from Labor's, Hanson forced to intervene

Farrer MP David Farley (One Nation) told media his party's net migration target was not too different from Labor's, contradicting One Nation policy and forcing leader Pauline Hanson to issue an urgent clarification. This is the second time Hanson has had to correct Farley on policy positions since his Farrer by-election win in May 2026. Farley has previously cited the need for rural workforce migration to support regional areas including health services.

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governanceThe Border Mail23 Aug 2026

Greens candidate Graham Parton on hospital plan and potholes

Greens candidate Graham Parton, standing in Benambra at the upcoming Victorian election, supports a new greenfield Albury-Wodonga hospital and has appeared alongside the Concerned Nannas community group. He criticised the planned brownfield upgrade as lacking adequate beds, car parking, and a planned helipad. The Greens, led by NSW MP Amanda Cohn, have been a key source of information about shortcomings in the hospital upgrade plan.

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governanceThe Border Mail22 Aug 2026

Concerned Nannas gather 12,800 signatures supporting hospital pause

A group of retired Border women known as the Concerned Nannas have collected over 12,800 signatures calling for a pause to the Albury Wodonga hospital redevelopment. Led by retired nurse Judy Watt, the group is seeking to present the petition to the Victorian Parliament. Albury MP Justin Clancy, absent from the event, reiterated his focus on securing more health services funding.

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hospitalNSW Government Health Infrastructure19 Aug 2026

$558 million Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital planning application for Clinical Services Building on public exhibition

The $558 million Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital project has reached a significant milestone with the main works planning application for a new seven-storey Clinical Services Building now placed on public exhibition. The brownfield redevelopment is proceeding despite ongoing community pressure for a greenfield alternative site.

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hospitalThe Border Mail19 Aug 2026

Plans for a private Albury Wodonga cancer centre awaiting council approval

Ramsay Health has submitted plans to council for a new private cancer centre in Albury-Wodonga, following AWH's takeover of the public Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre in January 2026. The transition of the cancer centre to public management triggered concerns from clinicians, and the new private proposal signals ongoing tension in the region's cancer care landscape. The plans are currently awaiting local council approval.

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regionalThe Grazier19 Aug 2026

Farley maiden speech pledges to improve health services in Farrer electorate

One Nation MP David Farley delivered his maiden speech in Parliament pledging to return productive capacity to Farrer, strengthen regional towns, and explicitly improve health services in the electorate. Farley had previously told a Better Border Health forum during the by-election campaign that a greenfield hospital was a long way off. His speech follows his May 2026 by-election win after Sussan Ley resigned the Liberal leadership.

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hospitalThe Border Mail18 Aug 2026

Albury hospital plans hint at space for multi-storey car park

Updated plans for the Albury hospital redevelopment reveal space has been left for a future multi-storey car park, though no funding has been committed for it. NSW Health Infrastructure executive director Amanda Bock indicated a car park could be possible in a future stage dependent on additional government funding. Greens MP Dr Amanda Cohn and Albury mayor Kevin Mack criticised the report as misleading, while health advocates and Border MPs questioned why the car park was scrapped from the $558 million redevelopment.

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hospitalNSW Government Health Infrastructure17 Aug 2026

Main works planning application for Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Clinical Services Building now on exhibition

The $558 million Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital project has reached a major milestone with the main works planning application for a new seven-storey Clinical Services Building now open for public exhibition. The building will add 110 overnight beds, advanced operating theatres, a new ICU, cardiac catheterisation lab, expanded maternity services, and a 32-bed Mental Health Unit. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 following planning approval and appointment of a main works contractor.

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hospitalThe Border Mail17 Aug 2026

New plans for Albury hospital on exhibition for public feedback

Plans for the clinical services building — the centrepiece of the $558 million Albury-Wodonga hospital redevelopment — have been placed on public exhibition. The joint Commonwealth/NSW/Victorian project will house maternity services relocated from Wodonga campus, with construction expected to begin in early 2027. Services must first move to the Northeast building, scheduled for completion by late 2026.

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governanceThe Border Mail15 Aug 2026

Albury Wodonga Health CEO Susan Delroi pledges in-person AGMs and open door to Better Border Health

New AWH chief executive Susan Delroi has pledged to restore in-person annual general meetings following last years controversial online-only AGM. Delroi confirmed she is open to meeting with Better Border Health, and acknowledged the difficult past six to nine months for staff and previous leadership. Former interim CEO Professor Andrew Way had only one day of overlap with Delroi before departing.

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governanceGannawarra Times14 Aug 2026

Farley vows to fight for Farrer in maiden speech to Parliament

One Nation MP David Farley delivered his maiden speech to the House of Representatives on 12 August 2026, declaring regional Australia an asset for the nation to unleash. Farley raised the Murray-Darling Basin water policy and immigration as priorities, while reaffirming his commitment to health services and infrastructure for the Farrer electorate. His election in the May 2026 Farrer by-election — the first One Nation win in the House of Representatives — has shifted political dynamics around the Albury Wodonga hospital campaign.

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regionalABC News14 Aug 2026

Ballarat emergency department staff say recent death highlights regional health system failures

Ballarat Base Hospital ED staff say the death of a patient left unattended in the waiting room exposes catastrophic failures in regional Victorian hospital care. The ABC's reporting confirmed Albury is among the highest in the state for patients exceeding 24-hour ED stays, alongside Ballarat and Bendigo. Staff describe chronic pressure-cooker conditions, with workers leaving in droves.

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hospitalNSW Government12 Aug 2026

Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Project Update August 2026

The NSW Government has released the August 2026 project update for the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Project, documenting progress on the $558 million brownfield redevelopment. Key milestones include the Northeast Building on track for completion in late 2026 and 21 health worker accommodation units recently completed. The update was published on 12 August 2026 and forms the official government record of works.

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hospitalThe Border Mail12 Aug 2026

Farrer byelection candidates debate Coalition's $200m hospital pledge at Better Border Health forum

Farrer by-election candidates debated the likelihood of the Coalition's $200 million top-up pledge for the Albury hospital redevelopment at a Better Border Health community forum. One Nation's David Farley maintained a greenfield hospital was a long way off and he was unaware of potential sites, before being fact-checked by Greens MP Amanda Cohn. The Wodonga mayor told Farley there were no fewer than four potential greenfield sites, and advocates noted Albury hospital operates at 125% capacity daily.

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governanceCorowa Free Press12 Aug 2026

Federation Council urges public exhibition for Albury hospital redevelopment amid greenfield vs brownfield debate

Federation Council has formally called on the Murrumbidgee Local Health District to allow a standard 28-day public exhibition period for the Albury hospital redevelopment document, seeking community input on bed counts, parking and whether the site would be greenfield or brownfield. The move reflects growing regional council concern that communities bordering Albury-Wodonga are not being adequately consulted.

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governanceDaily Mail Australia / AAP11 Aug 2026

David Farley delivers maiden speech after Farrer by-election win sends shockwaves through Canberra

One Nation MP David Farley, who won the Farrer by-election in May 2026 breaking the Coalition's 70-year hold on the seat, delivered his maiden speech in the House of Representatives on August 11. Farley focused on sovereignty and national resilience, warning Australia must be able to stand on its own in a more fragmented world. As the federal MP for the electorate covering Albury-Wodonga, Farley is a key figure in cross-border hospital governance politics.

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hospitalThe Border Mail11 Aug 2026

Border cancer wellness centre attendance drops after AWH shifts to public-only model

The Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre wellness program is experiencing an unexplained drop in attendance linked to the centre transitioning to a public-only model on July 1, 2026, after Albury Wodonga Health and Ramsay Health Care ended their arrangement. The Sunshine Trust expressed concern about the impact on community cancer support services in the border region. The change reflects ongoing structural shifts at AWH following governance reforms.

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regionalThe Border Mail11 Aug 2026

David Farley warns on migrants, water plan in maiden speech

One Nation Farrer MP David Farley delivered his maiden speech to the House of Representatives on August 11, pledging to strengthen regional towns, improve health services and protect water security. Farley also warned against migration that expects Australia to change and called for Australia-first management of water resources. His speech marks the first address to federal parliament by One Nation's inaugural lower-house MP following his Farrer by-election win in May 2026.

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regionalABC News11 Aug 2026

Sussan Ley left Australia after being axed as Coalition leader. On America's road to nowhere, she found herself — as One Nation's rise in Farrer continues

Former Liberal leader Sussan Ley gave her first interview since leaving politics, speaking about the rise of One Nation and David Farley winning her former seat of Farrer after the May 2026 by-election. Ley said she supports multiculturalism and sees Australia as fundamentally different to the divided United States. The piece examines One Nation's continued momentum since the Farrer result and Pauline Hanson's growing national profile.

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hospitalABC News10 Aug 2026

Regional emergency departments overcrowded and risking patient safety, doctors say

Victorian health data shows 70% of patients stranded in EDs for 24+ hours are in regional hospitals, with Albury among the worst — noting that Albury services many Victorians. AWH acknowledged the pressure on its workforce in response to the report. Regional hospital doctors have begun industrial action over pay and conditions from today.

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regionalThe Senior10 Aug 2026

One Nation Farrer MP David Farley on first 100 days in Canberra

Farrer MP David Farley reflects on his first 100 days in federal parliament following his May 2026 by-election victory that made him One Nation's first elected lower house MP. The article covers Farley's priorities for the electorate which spans Albury-Wodonga and surrounding regions where the hospital redevelopment debate remains a live issue. Farley had been a vocal presence on regional service delivery during the by-election campaign.

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governanceNewcastle Herald9 Aug 2026

One Nation's Farrer MP David Farley on first 100 days in Canberra

Farrer MP David Farley reflects on his first 100 days after winning the May 2026 by-election for One Nation — the party's first direct House of Representatives win. Farley attended the opening of the $9.5M AWH health worker housing with federal ministers, and was photographed at the beginning of the new Albury hospital construction alongside Justin Clancy and NSW regional minister Tara Moriarty. The article outlines his electorate priorities including regional health infrastructure.

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governanceACM Regional (South Coast Register)9 Aug 2026

One Nation's Farrer MP David Farley on first 100 days in Canberra

One Nation MP David Farley, who won the Farrer federal by-election on 9 May 2026 with 39.5% of the primary vote, reflects on his first 100 days in parliament. The article notably reports that Farley joined Albury MP Justin Clancy, NSW Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty and Albury mayor Kevin Mack to officially mark the beginning of construction at the Albury hospital site. This signals cross-party and cross-border political alignment on the hospital project.

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hospitalThe Border Mail9 Aug 2026

One Nation Farrer MP David Farley on first 100 days — joins Albury hospital construction start

Farrer MP David Farley reflects on his first 100 days in parliament and priorities for the electorate. Albury MP Justin Clancy, NSW Minister Tara Moriarty, Albury mayor Kevin Mack and Farley jointly marked the beginning of construction on the new Albury hospital. The article underscores cross-party involvement in the hospital redevelopment and signals growing political attention to the AWH project.

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regionalHarden Murrumburrah Express9 Aug 2026

One Nation's Farrer MP David Farley reflects on first 100 days in Canberra

Farrer MP David Farley has written a reflection on his first 100 days in Parliament following his historic One Nation win in the May 2026 Farrer by-election. Farley — who attended the official marking of construction at the Albury Wodonga hospital alongside Justin Clancy MP and other officials — frames his role as fighting for regional Australia including border health infrastructure. His election as One Nation's first direct House of Representatives member signals a major shift in federal political representation for the Albury-Wodonga region.

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hospitalABC News6 Aug 2026

Inquest into Kate Manley death examines Albury Hospital transfer delays

A five-day NSW coronial inquest has concluded into the death of Kate Manley at Albury Wodonga Health's Albury Hospital in November 2022. Evidence revealed Ms Manley waited five hours to be transferred from the psychiatric ward Nolan House to a medical ward, during which communication failures between wards may have contributed to her death from a pulmonary embolism. The inquest recommended both NSW Health and Victoria's Department of Health implement a unified electronic medical record across AWH services.

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regionalMirage News5 Aug 2026

Council backs Corowa Hospital redevelopment as pressure mounts on regional health services near Albury

Federation Council formally endorsed a submission to the Murrumbidgee Local Health District calling for a full redevelopment of Corowa Hospital, with improvements including 24-hour emergency services, expanded operating theatres and new CT services. Mayor Cheryl Cook noted the redevelopment was needed to reduce pressure on major regional centres including Albury, Wangaratta and Wagga Wagga. Member for Albury Justin Clancy MP was cited as having joined councils and community groups in advocating for the Corowa hospital site.

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governanceThe Daily Advertiser2 Aug 2026

McCormack takes aim at One Nation as party confirms it is coming for Riverina

Nationals MP Michael McCormack has warned that protest votes carry economic consequences, referencing One Nation's David Farley winning Farrer in May 2026 as a cautionary example. One Nation confirmed it is targeting Riverina at the next federal election, with Pauline Hanson and Farley having celebrated their Farrer by-election win together. McCormack noted that Farley had missed more parliamentary divisions in a single day than he had during his entire career.

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hospitalBorder Mail1 Aug 2026

New AWH CEO Susan Delroi attends cancer technology launch at Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre

New Albury Wodonga Health CEO Susan Delroi — from Rutherglen and in only her second week in the role — attended the unveiling of two new breast cancer detection devices at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre. The Sunshine Trust funding brings its total investment in the Cancer Centre to nearly $3 million. The CEO appointment follows the resignation of previous CEO in March 2026.

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governanceThe Guardian1 Aug 2026

Is One Nation big enough for Barnaby Joyce and Pauline Hanson? Rumours of internal ructions abound

Following One Nation's historic Farrer by-election win, persistent Canberra rumours suggest Barnaby Joyce has a strained relationship with Farrer MP David Farley, who already appears to be distancing himself from the One Nation brand. The article examines internal tensions within One Nation as it gains unprecedented representation in the lower house following Farley's election. Farley's position as the sole One Nation lower house MP increases scrutiny of his policy priorities including cross-border health issues.

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hospitalABC News31 July 2026

Inquest begins over care given prior to death of Kate Manley at Albury Hospital

A NSW coronial inquest has commenced into the medical care provided to Kate Manley, 46, an involuntary patient admitted to the mental health ward at Albury Wodonga Health in November 2022. Manley died five days after admission from a suspected pulmonary embolism, with the inquest examining adequacy of care and physical health assessment. The two-week inquest is being heard at Albury Local Court.

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governanceBorder Mail31 July 2026

Health minister Harriet Shing resigns amid hospital push

Victorian Health Minister Harriet Shing has resigned from cabinet and announced she will not contest the November state election, creating a third health minister in six months. Those advocating for a greenfield hospital in Albury-Wodonga are described as only moderately hopeful the ministerial vacancy will shift the government position on the $558 million brownfield redevelopment. Better Border Health director Stan Stavros called for an early meeting with Premier Ben Carroll and the incoming health minister.

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hospitalBorder Mail31 July 2026

Coroner investigating Kate Manley death at Albury Hospital

The coronial inquest into Kate Manley's death at Albury Wodonga Health is examining whether she received adequate care, whether her mental health diagnosis was appropriate, and whether her physical health was properly assessed during her admission. Manley died in November 2022 from a pulmonary embolism while detained as an involuntary patient in the psychiatric ward. The case raises broader questions about the standard of care at AWH.

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governanceBorder Mail30 July 2026

Nationals open Farrer preselection to challenge One Nation MP David Farley

The Nationals have begun Farrer preselection for the 2028 federal election, aiming to have a candidate in place by the end of 2026 to challenge One Nation MP David Farley. Farley, who won the Farrer by-election in May 2026 — the first House of Representatives seat ever won directly by One Nation — has yet to deliver his maiden speech. The early preselection move reflects the Nationals' urgency to reclaim the seat where the Liberals collapsed to 12.4% of the vote.

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governanceABC News30 July 2026

Victorian ministers Harriet Shing and Lily D'Ambrosio announce retirement

Victorian Health Minister Harriet Shing and Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio have announced they will step down from cabinet and will not contest the November 2026 state election. Shing resigned after advising Premier Ben Carroll she would not stand for re-election, creating uncertainty over direction on major health projects including the Albury Wodonga Health redevelopment. This will be the third Victorian health minister in six months.

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hospitalThe Border Mail30 July 2026

Coalition's $200 million hospital funding promise sparks debate

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor pledged $200 million to complete current construction at Albury Wodonga Health and secure a greenfield site for future hospital development. Key figures including Dr Lachlan McKeeman and Indi MP Helen Haines criticised the promise as too little, too late in the ongoing brownfield versus greenfield debate. The pledge has reignited discussion about the long-term infrastructure direction for cross-border health services in the region.

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governanceThe Border Mail30 July 2026

PM dismisses funding for new Border hospital during Albury visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Albury's urgent care clinic on Hume Street but rejected any prospect of the federal government funding a new Border hospital, saying it is a matter for the states. The PM's dismissal drew criticism from hospital advocates who argue federal involvement is essential given AWH's unique cross-border governance structure. The stance contrasts with the Opposition's $200 million promise for both the current AWH redevelopment and a future greenfield site.

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generalQueensland Country Life29 July 2026

One Nation surge: new modelling predicts Nationals wipeout across rural and regional areas

Modelling from Demos Australia predicts the Nationals could be reduced to zero to two federal seats at the next election, driven partly by One Nation's David Farley winning the Farrer by-election in May 2026. The analysis has significant implications for the Albury-Wodonga region, now represented federally by One Nation for the first time. The political realignment may affect future federal advocacy for a new cross-border hospital in Albury-Wodonga.

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governanceRiverine Herald28 July 2026

David Farley (One Nation, Farrer) on Grand Winter Tour of electorate including Albury

Federal Member for Farrer David Farley is conducting his "Grand Farrer Winter Tour" — his first extended visit to electorate communities since winning the May by-election — meeting business chambers, councils, and community groups. The tour covers Albury, Greater Hume, Griffith, Corowa and surrounding Murray basin communities, with water security, rising costs and regional futures emerging as key themes. Farley has been visible in Albury, noted by the city mayor, as he firms up priority areas for his term.

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generalHarden Murrumburrah Express26 July 2026

One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors after Farrer by-election

David Farley's historic One Nation win at the Farrer by-election in May 2026 has sent shockwaves through federal politics, with Albury and the broader electorate becoming a hotspot for political activity from all parties. Albury City Mayor Kevin Mack noted politicians 'going to the opening of envelopes' as they fight for visibility in the new One Nation heartland. Political analysts say the Farrer result will ripple into the next federal election campaign as major parties scramble to respond to the populist surge.

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governanceThe Nightly26 July 2026

One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors after Farrer by-election

Analysis of the Farrer by-election result shows David Farley's One Nation win is being felt across Albury-Wodonga, with Albury Mayor Kevin Mack noting the MP's regular presence in the electorate but saying no tangible support has yet materialised for Albury or Wodonga. Dr Jill Sheppard says the result may create a ripple effect through national politics. The hospital situation in Albury-Wodonga was a key local issue during the campaign.

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regionalRiverine Herald24 July 2026

Farley faces Farrer's future fears after historic One Nation by-election win

Newly elected One Nation federal member David Farley is touring the Farrer electorate following his May 2026 by-election win, with healthcare emerging as a key regional priority. Farley has criticised Federal Government health policy as lagging behind modern standards, stating the region is being left with 1980s technology. His election, which saw One Nation achieve a 32.9 percentage-point primary vote swing, puts a spotlight on cross-border health issues including the Albury-Wodonga hospital situation.

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governanceThe Border Mail22 July 2026

Professor Andrew Way reflects on Albury Wodonga Health turnaround as new CEO takes over

Outgoing interim CEO Professor Andrew Way has reflected on his nearly four-month tenure at Albury Wodonga Health, describing the changes as necessary after Bill Appleby resigned amid two staff no-confidence votes. He reshuffled the executive team, reinstated banned clinicians including Dr David Clancy and nurse Geoff Hudson, and streamlined recruitment from seven to three approval levels. Permanent CEO Susan Del Roi commenced the role on 17 July 2026.

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regionalThe Border Mail22 July 2026

Corowa Hospital redevelopment plan backed with surgery, dialysis and 24-hour emergency services

A proposed redevelopment plan for Corowa Hospital outlines an operating theatre, dialysis treatment, CT scanner, and 24-hour emergency services, impressing local councillors. Concerns had been raised about patients being transferred to Albury-Wodonga for emergency treatment from the under-resourced Corowa facility. Albury MP Justin Clancy helped broker release of the full document to local health advisory committee members after the original consultation deadline had passed.

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