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Emerald community raising money for local dialysis services after political campaigns fail

Wendy McPhee expects to require dialysis treatment in the next 12 months. (ABC Capricornia: Katrina Beavan)

Wendy McPhee is facing a difficult decision all too common for those living in regional areas — whether to drive hours away for essential medical care, or to relocate to a bigger city.  

The resident of Emerald in Queensland's Central Highlands is very close to kidney failure, stemming from a strep infection more than two decades ago.

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