Health

THE City of Whittlesea will take a stand against the federal government after passing an urgent business item about supporting refugees. Mayor, Cr Kris Pavlidis, who  doubles as the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria chairperson,...

A SENIORS group in Mernda is calling on the City of Whittlesea to expand their seniors’ exercise park program through the region. The calls come off the back of the City of Whittlesea’s announcement a...

KILMORE Ambulance Station has installed an Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) in the hopes of saving local lives. Ambulance Victoria Acting Team Manager Kilmore Nick Smailes said the funds used to purchase were from community groups,...

by Jackson Russell ROMSEY and Lancefield Neighbourhood Houses are joining forces to help provide a place for people to get around the community but also help those who struggle to meet their food needs. The Feed...

MACEDON Ranges Health and aged-care provider Benetas announced their official amalgamation on Thursday. The amalgamation sees Benetas take over all services previously provided by Macedon Ranges Health as part of a $60 million investment to...

TWO Macedon Ranges sports organisations have been successful in receiving a package that could save lives. Lancefield Romsey Little Athletics Centre was announced by Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas last week a successful applicant in...

THE health of Australia’s pregnant women and their babies has improved across a range of health indicators, with infant death rates and the rate of women smoking during pregnancy on the decline, according to...

By Brooke Haffenden COMMUNITY reactions have been mixed following the announcement that a planning permit application has been lodged to transform Trawool Valley Resort into a Respite and Recovery Centre. The application before council by EACH...

by Ian Blyth MITCHELL Shire Council has moved to set up a working party following growing community opposition to the planned Wallan to Heathcote rail trail. With some 45 per cent of the proposed route currently...

By Brooke Haffenden THE Kilmore and District Hospital (TKDH) has just finished its Wellness and Life After Cancer (WALAC) program, providing support to local residents in need. In collaboration with the Cancer Council, the program, across...