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Getting health right for women
Being a woman often feels really tough. It can be hard on your body: periods, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause. It can be hard on your mental…
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Sunbury baker takes the cake
A Sunbury baker won first place in the baguette category of a national artisan baking competition, and placed second and third in a sourdough category…
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Medicare billed by GP for his forbidden sexual affair
A GP had a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient and claimed their dalliances as ‘treatment’ on Medicare, threatened to throw acid on her when…
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Sunbury hosts state BMX series
The Sunbury BMX Club hosted an action-packed round of the AusCyling BMX Racing State Series, attracting more 400 riders. AusCycling is the national sporting organisation…
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Women’s Health Matters
Star Weekly is shining a light on the healthcare issues facing women in the western and northern suburbs. Over the next 12 months, our ‘Women’s…
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Commission announces decision on Romsey Hotel
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has refused an application for 50 electronic gaming machines at the Romsey Hotel. The Romsey Football Netball…
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New Woodend Station waiting room
A new waiting room was built at Woodend Railway Station, equipped with modern features and taking architectural inspiration from the station’s heritage-listed building on platform…
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Project promotes pedalling
Macedon Ranges kindergarten students have learnt bike riding skills through a state government-funded initiative that aims to improve community health. As part of the ongoing…
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Council calls for comment
Macedon Ranges council will be calling Romsey residents about the proposed installation of electronic gaming machines at the Romsey Hotel. The phone survey, running until…
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New Mt Macedon station unveiled
Mt Macedon Fire Brigade held an official opening for its new fire station, providing larger and more modern facilities for volunteers. The $4.04 million station…
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Migrant skills not being utilised: research
Better utilising the skills of migrants already living in Victoria would help address skills shortages and boost the state’s economy, according to new, Australia-first research…
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History of nursing in Macedon Ranges
Kyneton Museum is hosting an exhibition about the rich history of nursing and medicine in the Macedon Ranges. A collaboration between Kyneton Museum and the…
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