It is Happening ... Elsewhere

We here in Mr Rudd's electorate are not alone, which may or may not be reassuring.

In Tasmania, from the ABC: Northern GP shortages for another 6 years
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/15/2217445.htm

In WA, from the ABC: Acute GP shortage in rural WA
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/15/2216999.htm

P.S Still no response from Mr Rudd on our specific suggestions to alleviate this problem (see the Solutions Discussion link in the sidebar.) Tell us they are good suggestions, Mr. Rudd. Tell us why they wont work, Mr Rudd. Tell us we are crazy for trying. Tell us anything at all, just for the sake of good manners.