Media release published: 24 December 2025

Radiotherapy services in Eurobodalla were back in the spotlight at the December meeting of Eurobodalla Council, with councillors and community members calling for more action.

Three speakers during the public forum session acknowledged the new regional hospital in Moruya represents a significant step forward in improving health infrastructure in the region, but lamented the lack of radiology services.

Council’s General Manager Mark Ferguson said the Southern NSW Local Health District supports provision of radiotherapy services, however, the NSW Government has indicated it remains in negotiations with the Federal Government to fund the project.

“In the new year, Mayor Hatcher will be seeking to facilitate a joint meeting with our state and federal MPs Michael Holland, Fiona Phillips and Kristy McBain to progress a path for the provision of these services through installation of a single linear accelerator at the new regional hospital in Moruya,” Mr Ferguson said.

“At every opportunity - including when NSW Health Minister Ryan Park and senior health officials visited the hospital construction site in October – Council lobbies for these vital radiotherapy services to be included at the new hospital.”

“We have also advocated for an upgrade to Batemans Bay hospital and sought NSW Government commitment for the Moruya bypass to improve access to the new hospital for residents in the north of the shire.”

Mayor Mathew Hatcher said he hopes the state and federal government can reach agreement and commit to funding the linear accelerator next year.

“So many members of our community will be spared the burden of travelling to receive vital radiation therapy services if the NSW and federal governments can reach agreement on how to fund this service,” Cr Hatcher said.

“Council will continue to shine a light on this omission from the region’s health infrastructure, and I’m grateful to the community members who remind us to maintain the focus.”

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