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Government backs RSV vaccination study

A new study to boost the number of expectant mothers having the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation and investigate the impact of RSV infections...

Cancer research fellowships announced

A new four-year cancer research fellowship program has been announced by the state government. Cancer Research Fellowships Victoria (CFRV) is a $41.2 million...

Calder upgrade guaranteed

A full diamond interchange will be built at Calder Park Drive regardless of which party wins the May 3 federal election. On Monday, April 21,...

Sunbury CCTV boost confirmed

More CCTV cameras in Sunbury are now guaranteed to go live following a bipartisan election funding pledge. Announced on April 15, the Liberal party matched...

Australians urged to check vaccinations as flu and measles infections soar

Cases of preventable infections, such as influenza and measles have continued to rise – despite vaccination offering an effective was to protect from potentially...

CFA reaches Good Friday Appeal donation milestone

Victorians have dug deep this year in support of the Good Friday Appeal, helping the CFA reach a historic milestone and raising its grand...

Garden provides artist’s inspiration

The Gallery Mount Macedon is presenting the works of local artist Christine Turner in an exhibition exploring the themes of her garden and life...

Gisborne-Kyneton United building strong connections

It’s been an encouraging start for the Gisborne-Kyneton United side in the Essendon District Football League women’s division 2 competition. After coming together just eight...

Tigers on the improve

Lancefield is using a two week break to help build the connections between a new group in the Riddell District Football League. The Tigers lost...

Warriors on the board

The Western Warriors have responded after a tough start to the Victorian Netball League season, getting their first win on the board on Wednesday...

Bombers looking good again

Riddell is just sticking to the task at hand after another strong start to the Riddell District Football League season. After starting off with a...

Three titles for the Macedon Ranges Rockies

The future is bright for basketball in the Macedon Ranges, with the Macedon Ranges Rockies claiming three titles at the recent Basketball Victoria Junior...

Lions win grand final rematch

The Sunbury Lions kicked off the Ballarat Netball League season with a big win in the grand final rematch with Darley on Saturday afternoon. After...

Salesian College and Kangan sign training partnership

Salesian College Sunbury and Kangan Institute are proud to announce a ground-breaking strategic partnership that will expand access to high-quality vocational education and training...

Getting the best out of your home care support

If you are looking for a Home Care Package provider, you will want to find an organisation you can trust to give you value...

Students learn, care and flourish at Sacred Heart College

The College’s byline ‘Learn. Care. Flourish.’ celebrates the essential principles of a Sacred Heart education. These three simple words describe the rich, deep and personalised...

Support at home tailored to your needs

For people over 65 who have been approved for a government Home Care Package, the next step to receiving support at home is to...

Grainger Legal proud to showcase women in the law

Would it surprise you to know that today there are more women practising law in Victoria than men? Not just a few extra, either,...

A huge year ahead for the Sunbury line

Sunbury locals already benefitting from Big Build road and rail upgrades have more to look forward to as crews prepare to open the Metro...

Call to end the trend

This January marked the 10-year anniversary since the banning of commercial solarium beds across Australia. Despite this ban, Cancer Council Victoria reports that a large...

Antenatal care without the stigma

Finding the right place to give birth and be comfortable is something that is near the top of an expecting mother’s lists. The hospital needs...

Pelvic pain and what to do about it

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy...

Program aim to turn men into women’s allies

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) has launched an online training program for men who want to become better allies in promoting gender equality – whether...

Relief for POP

Pelvic Organ Prolapse refers to any dropping or bulging of the pelvic organs – the bladder, uterus, or bowel – happening when there is...

Public fertility service welcomes first baby

The family of the first baby born due to intervention from Northern Health's fertility service recently made a special visit to the health service's...

Rainbow windows competition returns

Local businesses and community members are being encouraged to decorate their shopfront, home window or foyer in rainbow colours in recognition of the International...

Walk and talk in Footscray Park

Footscray Park is a well known part of the inner-west, though according to Steven Wilson, it’s not well known enough. “It amazes me how many...

Yes, Yes, Yes a nod to healthy relationships

A theatre show for young people will take centre stage on May 9 in Brimbank exploring themes around sex, consent and relationships. Part documentary,...

Drums herald African Festival

Whether you’re tasting your first bite of injera, learning the rhythms of west African drumming, or supporting a local artisan, you will definitely discover...

Hot playgrounds, cold truths

Hume’s playgrounds may have slides, swings, and seesaws but one crucial feature is missing - shade. Councillors are now throwing some serious shade on that...

Infringements sent to 2024 local council election non-voters

Infringement notices will be sent out this week to Victorians who either didn’t respond to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC’s) request for an explanation...

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Government backs RSV vaccination study

A new study to boost the number of expectant mothers having the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation and investigate the impact of RSV infections...