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Remote Australian town with population of 500 needs a doctor; here's what they're offering

  • Julia Creek, a remote Queensland town, seeks a new doctor as its current physician departs in May.
  • Dr. Adam Louws, recruited from Brisbane in 2022, is leaving due to the distance from his family.
  • The town of 500, located a seven-hour drive from Townsville, faces a growing national doctor shortage.
  • Julia Creek offers a salary up to AU$680,000 , free rent, and a car to attract applicants.
  • The position, dubbed "the half a million dollar job that no one wants," closes this Sunday.
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Town seeks doctor for £300,000 salary - but there’s a catch

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
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