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Lifeblood encourages haemochromatosis blood donations

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urging tens of thousands of people with a common genetic condition who need to give blood as part of...

Youth take to the tools

A Sunbury woodworking club has seen increased interest among youth this year, with local teenagers trying their hand at the craft. Sunbury Woodworkers Club president...

Postcards visits Woodend

Woodend Landcare group were in front of the camera this week during the filming of an episode for television series Postcards. Visiting Woodend on Tuesday,...

State launches new phonics program

The state announced a new program that will be delivered as part of mandatory phonics education across Victoria. Phonics is a method for teaching reading...

Mountain Fest returns to Ranges

Mountain Festival is returning to the forests of Mount Macedon next month, featuring a range of guests and an expanded program. Running from November 22–24,...

CASA lands in Kyneton

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) hosted a pilot safety seminar in Kyneton, providing education to pilots of all licence categories. Held on Monday, October...

My Place

Melyssa Kelly is a lifelong Sunbury resident and volunteer and founding member of community group Boomerang Bags Sunbury. Oscar Parry spoke with Melyssa Kelly...

Kyneton Tigers continue on

Kyneton Tigers made it three in a row in the Country Basketball League north-west women's competition on Sunday. While the Tigers men’s side had the...

Riddell youth starting to shine through

Riddell’s young guns are showing positive signs in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield with one making history on Saturday. The Bombers have...

Nguyen makes his mark

Calder Cannons defender Jayden Nguyen isn’t leaving anything to chance as he chases his AFL dream. The Essendon Next Generation Academy talent finished third in...

Woodend stops Rupo

The hard work to get a waterlogged pitch ready to play on paid off for Woodend in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre...

Tigers ready to build

Lancefield opened its account with a strong run chase against Rupertswood in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield on Saturday. After a solid...

Future clearer for two clubs

The future of two clubs is a bit clearer ahead of planning for the 2025 Bendigo Football Netball League. It has been announced that Broadford's...

Celebrating children’s achievements and potential

Young people have a far greater capacity than we give them credit for. At just 13, Shiloh has been a driving force behind the establishment...

Retire in style at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club

Discover a peaceful, social and secure lifestyle amidst resort-style amenities at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club – a highly sought-after community for individuals and couples...

Pillow talk opens new store in Melton’s Homemaker Centre

Pillow Talk is delighted to announce the grand opening of its brand-new store at the Homemaker Centre in Melton. This exciting addition brings a...

Pilates: a path to wellness for rural communities

Pilates, a form of low-impact exercise, offers health benefits, making it an ideal choice for small regional communities seeking accessible ways to improve overall...

Healthy eating: a foundation for lifelong well-being

Healthy eating is a vital component of overall health that impacts every stage of life. Dietetics is a specialised field, using evidence-based medical nutrition...

Welcome home: Pillow Talk brings comfort to Melton

Pillow Talk is set to unfurl a cosy new chapter in its storied history with the much-anticipated opening of its Melton store, nestled in...

Supporting women through birth trauma

In the halls of the Royal Women's Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who...

Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women

A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth...

Traumatic toilet birth

Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the...

Women’s health hubs boost access to care

Women in Melbourne's north-west will have improved access to sexual and reproductive health, following the announcement of four healthcare hubs in the region. The...

A mum’s worst nightmare

Solo mother Michelle Galea’s worst nightmare is her son losing his only parent. In September last year, she was forced to confront that fear...

Women’s health issues must be a priority: GPs

GPs are calling for greater action to better address women’s health issues. It follows the release of the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) guidelines...

Diwali to light up Sunbury

Community language school Victorian Mandali is preparing to light up Sunbury with its Diwali celebration next month. Featuring food, a DJ, and performances, the school...

Players prepared for year finale

Macedon theatre company The Mount Players is preparing to perform its final production of the year – A Bunch of Amateurs by Ian Hislop...

Residents’ association rates candidates

Macedon Ranges Residents' Association published an assessment of this year’s Macedon Ranges council election candidates, calling for increased public awareness of the council’s governance...

Illusive platypuses uncovered

Platypus DNA was discovered in creeks in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges as part of an ongoing Melbourne Water monitoring program. Performed as part of a...

Visitor visa disappoints

Sunbury mother Sukhdeep Kaur has decided to surrender her recently granted visitor visa and go into immigration detention, placing her fate in the hands...

Tram maintenance facility coming to Maidstone

A construction blitz will take place in November, with tram maintenance and a new stabling facility in Maidstone to be constructed. Starting at 10pm, Thursday,...

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Addressing adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is a uterine disease where the tissue that normally lines the uterus, the endometrium, grows into the muscle of the uterus, the myometrium. Seen...