New community awards recognising Mitchell Shire heroes
THREE Mitchell Shire organisations have joined forces with a new initiative to honour people who have given exceptional service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rotary Club of Southern Mitchell, Kilmore Racing Club and...
Mickleham quarantine facility opens its doors
By Colin MacGillivray
A MULTIMILLION dollar quarantine facility at Mickleham opened its doors yesterday, allowing Victoria to begin a transition away from its COVID-19 hotel quarantine program.
Since the pandemic reached Australia in 2020, many overseas...
Density limits scrapped, check-in requirement reduces
COVID-19 restrictions are set to ease as hospitalisation numbers and community transmissions decrease.
Density quotients of one person per two square metres at hospitality and entertainment venues will be removed from 6pm tomorrow, Friday. Indoor...
Concerns raised over shortage of rapid tests
By Colin MacGillivray
MEMBER for McEwen Rob Mitchell is concerned pensioners across the electorate have been unable to access free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, RATs, despite a Federal Government program promising up to 10 free...
Mental health complexities grow after COVID-19 pandemic
By Colin MacGillivray
MITCHELL Shire health and social support groups are banding together to address a broad array of mental health issues as the community grapples with the ongoing fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Goulburn...
Focus on youth vaccinations at Kilmore District Health
WITH several changes being made to mandatory COVID-19 booster vaccinations, Kilmore District Health, KDH, has provided an update for its services at the vaccination clinic.
The clinic will now be accepting walk-in appointments for both...
Kilmore COVID-19 testing site relocates
By Tricia Mifsud
Kilmore District Health’s COVID-19 testing site at JJ Clancy Reserve is now permanently closed.
People needing to test for COVID-19 are being directed to other locations in Kilmore.
From January 29, polymerase chain reaction,...
Economy concerns conveyed to Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Dan Tehan
By Colin MacGillivray
FEDERAL Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan met with industry and community leaders in Seymour on Friday in an effort to support businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organised...
Third vaccination interval reduced to three months
Victorians over the age of 18 will now be eligible for their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine three months after their second dose.
The reduced timeframe of three months, previously four months, was recommended...
City of Whittlesea announces changes to services due to COVID-19 outbreak
THE City of Whittlesea has announced changes to services, vaccinations and testing rules in light of increased COVID-19 cases in Victoria.
A series of pop-up vaccination clinics will open from January 17 until further notice...