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Making lives better in Emerald and surrounds

George Blackie and Sarah Ryan launched Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Mackay, and are now expanding into regional communities like Emerald. (Supplied)

For people living in regional communities like Emerald, Dysart, and Moranbah, finding easily accessible, personalised healthcare has long been a […]

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