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Push to save birthing services in Scone

Midwives warn women will face a two-and-a-half-hour trip to Maitland if the hospital loses its last obstetrician.

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Expectant mums have raised concerns about the future of birthing services in the Upper Hunter. Scone’s sole obstetrician, at its only maternity hospital is set to retire.

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Push to save birthing services in Scone

Expectant mums have raised concerns about the future of birthing services in the Upper Hunter. Scone’s sole obstetrician, at its only maternity hospital is set to retire.

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Scone midwives lead the charge: petition urges Health Minister to step in

Midwife Rebecca Hogan, who birthed away from home, leads a petition to keep Scone maternity services, fearing women face risky travel to Maitland.

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singletonargus.com.au broke the news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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