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New VicHealth chief appointed
Globally-renowned health expert Professor Anna Peeters will become the new chief executive of VicHealth. Professor Peeters’ appointment was announced last week following an extensive recruitment…
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New emergency health standards for hospitals
New emergency health standards will be introduced into Victoria’s health system in an effort to deliver faster care, supporting staff in busy emergency departments, and…
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Hobsons Bay appoints temporary executives
Hobsons Bay council has moved to reassure residents that its core services won’t be affected while its chief executive is suspended pending a WorkSafe investigation.…
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Preparing bodies for birth
Melbourne mum and physio Alex Lopes is arming women with ‘taboo’ knowledge around pregnancy and birth. “It’s not talked about enough,” she said. “Modern science…
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Cost relief the right prescription
Government-subsidised access to hormone therapy for menopausal women will make a “meaningful difference“ to the lives of countless sufferers, experts say. Three menopausal hormone therapies…
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Wood you look at that!
The Back Shed Gallery in Woodend is the creation of puppet artist and woodworker Steve Scott, featuring nature-focused handmade wood, steel, and mixed media pieces.…
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Wembley Primary welcomes new facilities
A $10 million upgrade to Yarraville’s Wembley Primary School was officially opened on Thursday. The upgrade to the school’s learning facilities includes 6 new classrooms,…
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Festival set to be fruitful
After weeks of preparation, the Werribee Park Heritage Orchard Summer Fruit Tree Festival will return on Sunday March 2. This festival is one of the…
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Love at first swipe? Stay safe from romance scams
The state government is urging people to stay safe online this Valentine’s Day – with Victorians reporting losses of $5.5 million to romance scams last…
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Community Calendar
IPC Health Cooks Network Join the new and free IPC Health Cooks Network. The network is open to chefs, cooks, managers and childcare staff who…
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Renovated civic precinct opened
Following two years of renovation and construction works, Maribyrnong’s new Civic Precinct and Community Hub was officially opened to the public at the weekend. Featuring…
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Partnership to improve healthcare in Melbourne’s west
With expanding populations in Melbourne’s west, Victoria University (VU) and cohealth have come together to improve how community health is delivered. The partnership, using cohealth’s…
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Footscray to host environmental film fest
With drive-in cinemas now largely a thing of past, it’s pretty hard to go to the movies these days while also experiencing the outdoors. But…
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Judy Ingram honoured with Maribyrnong memorial
Two picnic tables have been installed beside the Maribyrnong River at Burndap Park to honour the legacy of Judy Ingram, a long-time volunteer and former…
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Upgrades underway at Williamstown Football Club
Redevelopment works have begun at Williamstown Football Club’s home ground, DSV Stadium. The project, which is scheduled for completion in April, includes new female friendly…
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