This holiday hotspot soon won't have an emergency department

The Batemans Bay hospital and its emergency department are scheduled to close next year. This facility currently serves the New South Wales South Coast, a region that experiences a significant influx of tourists during holiday seasons and is seeing a steady increase in its permanent population.

The closure of the emergency department will remove a critical healthcare service from a popular holiday destination. The decision comes despite the area's growing demand for medical infrastructure to support both local residents and seasonal visitors.