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Survivor wins the battle

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...

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...

Anxiety is more than a worry

When people think of mental illness, depression is usually the first condition that springs to mind. Yet being the best known doesn’t make it the...

Scars of survival

After living in survival mode, Cobblebank’s cancer survivor Melanie Kuyl's road to self-discovery and healing is never ending. The battle began in 2020,...

Addressing barriers to PCOS care

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition among women, with symptoms beginning shortly after puberty, during later teen years, or within early...

Breastfeeding support for all

World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign aiming to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and the benefits it provides to mothers, children,...

Tips for stress management

Stress management is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and coping effectively with life's challenges. Stress, while a natural response to demanding situations, can become...

From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma

Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...

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...

Breast cancer service expands

Northern Imaging Victoria, part of Northern Health, has expanded its breast imaging services with a team of seven breast radiologists and dedicated mammography technologists....

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It’s a case of deja vu for Sunbury in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield. Without a win so far, the Roar was...