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Five new overseas GPs are treating Illawarra patients and another five are on their way, as part of a federal government push to ease the doctor shortage.

It's hoped an official field will encourage doctors to become country GPs.

It's hoped an official field will encourage doctors to become country GPs.

It's hoped an official field will encourage doctors to become country GPs.

It's hoped an official field will encourage doctors to become country GPs.

It's hoped an official field will encourage doctors to become country GPs.

Key pointsTo build a stronger future for the Central Coast, our Plan will deliver a strong and growing economy. The Coalition will create 1.3 million more jobs across Australia over the next five years. Our Plan for the Central Coast is a key part of this national effort. The Central Coast has one of the most enviable lifestyles in the country and is an increasingly important

A shortage of doctors is jeopardising the health and well-being of people in regional and rural Australia.

A shortage of doctors is jeopardising the health and well-being of people in regional and rural Australia.

A shortage of doctors is jeopardising the health and well-being of people in regional and rural Australia.