AFTER more than five months without a doctor, Balranald finally has a new general practitioner.

The Balranald Medical Clinic is now owned by Dr Vitalis Ihuarulam.

While it has not been confirmed when consultations will begin, the clinic is now open for people to register as patients.

Balranald Shire Council said the recruitment of Dr Ihuarulam was a collaboration between the council, Far West L...