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Shock as Tailem Bend medical centre announces it will close

The Murraylands Medical Centre will close at 5pm this Friday, leaving the town without a GP clinic.

Jun 5, 2025 — 3 min read

Doctor Sanjeev Sabharwal and practice manager Rojina Maharjan say they are as shocked and disappointed as the community. Photo: Liana Webster.

Thousands of patients will have to travel an extra 25 kilometres to access health care when Tailem Bend’s only GP clinic closes this Friday.

Patients were notified about the sudden decision in a text message from the Murraylands Medical Centre on Wednesday afternoon.

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