AFTER six years as a general practitioner in Narrandera, New South Wales, Dr Vitalis Ihuarulam made the “difficult decision” to move to Balranald with his family.

“It all started with a friend whose mother stays here and he told me about Balranald not having a doctor,” he said.

“He told me that people have to wait several weeks to see a GP in Swan Hill which is an hour away.

“I also...