Aussies moving to regions shocked by major healthcare drawback

Treechangers who have moved from Sydney to regional New South Wales, specifically to tourist destination Mudgee, are facing a critical doctor shortage, with medical centres in the area closing their books to new patients. Residents like Lydia Hermo and Louise Bligh are now driving hours back to Sydney to see a GP, highlighting the lack of healthcare services in the bush. Despite the benefits of rural living, newcomers to the Mudgee region are being caught off guard by the struggling healthcare system, prompting some to reconsider their decision to relocate.

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