# Kalbarri Clinic Closes Due to Funding Crisis

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-06-03T00:10:53+00:00
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Kalbarri’s only doctor’s surgery is shutting down on June 25th, forcing residents to travel over 100 kilometers for care — a two-hour round trip — after bulk-billing couldn’t cover rising costs in regional Australia. This follows a similar closure in Northampton last year, now reopened under new management, but the pattern signals a worsening crisis for rural healthcare. The clinic’s director, heartbroken, says Kalbarri deserves local care, while medical groups warn more closures loom without federal investment. Despite claims that remote GPs get 180% more bulk-billing incentives, locals like Monica Muellner — who moved for a sea change and relies on her GP for chronic conditions — say the burden is too great, especially for elderly patients with no transport. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a40ce37629ffba67

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