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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 can’t...

Asian elephants reunite at Werribee zoo

The migration of a herd of Asian elephants to Werribee Open Range Zoo (WROZ) last week was far from an elephantine operation. Nine elephants, including...

Looking for fur-ever homes

If you have been thinking about adopting a fur baby, now is the purr-fect time to do it! Melton council has a large number of...

On a wild goose chase

There’s a ‘fowl’ plot at play in Caroline Springs, with a dramatic “quacking” mystery rapidly gaining momentum in the suburb. Earlier this year, the...

Arrests over car-thefts at airport

Six people have been arrested by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in relation to stealing motor vehicles from parking lots at Melbourne Airport over...

Love at first swipe? Stay safe from romance scams

The government is urging people to stay safe online this Valentine’s Day – with Victorians reporting losses of $5.5 million to romance scams last...

Ford Ranger Tremor goes off-road

Ranger has been kind to Ford. Released in 2022, clever marketing has seen the current model become Australia’s best selling ute. Along with plenty of eye...

Lions hoping to fire come finals

Darley is hoping to get some consistency heading into the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s league finals. Last season’s premiers, the Lions sit second...

Around the grounds in Melton and Moorabool

RDFL Brandon Lister has joined Diggers Rest in the Riddell District Football League. Lister joins the Burras from Yarraville Seddon where he was a former...

Final four decided

The final four of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition have been locked in, with Sydenham-Hillside knocked out. The quarter finals were played on...

Socceroos dream driving Botic’s breakout

All Noah Botic has ever wanted is to be a Socceroo. But now that dream is growing ever closer, it's the last thing he wants...

Lions sneak home

Melton won a thriller against Werribee in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition shield 2 competition. The Lions were at home against Werribee on...

Mixed results for United

It was mixed results for Western United on Sunday afternoon as its men's and women's sides did battle at the same time. The women's side...

What to look for in a community when downsizing

At Lifestyle Communities, downsizing isn’t just about moving to a smaller home but about upgrading your lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience in...

Spruce up your outdoor living areas

As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and...

Roadwise targets main causes of road crashes

A statewide Road Policing activity called Operation Roadwise 2024 will be conducted during the 2024 Christmas holiday break from Friday 13 December 2024 to...

Nurse Next Door: compassionate care for seniors and NDIS clients

Nurse Next Door is proud to bring professional and compassionate care to Melbourne’s western suburbs, supporting clients with disabilities and seniors with personalised home...

$100 million refunded back to the community in CDS’s first year

Victorians have saved one billion drink containers from landfill in the first 12 months of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). That’s $100 million...

Taskforce to strengthen maternity care

A taskforce will be set up to help improve maternity services across Victoria. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the taskforce would focus on ensuring hospitals...

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...

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...

Medication abortion: why expanding access matters

Tilly Mahoney is Women's Health in the North's sexual and reproductive health co-ordinator. In Victoria, access to safe and legal abortion has been a hard-won...

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...

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 in the region. The...

Probus club seeking new members

The Ballan and District Probus Club is looking for new members after a year of success and growing its members. The group creates a...

Man charged after St Albans hit-run

A man has been charged after a pedestrian was allegedly hit by a car and left unconscious on the road in St Albans on...

Concussion campaign aims to keep kids safe

Sports Medicine Australia has launched a nationwide campaign to help coaches, teachers and sport medicine professionals safely manage the 100,000 sport-related concussions in Australia...

Work starts on new Melton station

Excavation work for the new Melton train station has begun. The work commenced on Wednesday, February 12, and are part of the state government's removal...

Hillside man hit by car

A Hillside man is in hospital after being hit by a car and left left unconscious on the road in St Albans. Police believe the...

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Lions hoping to fire come finals

Darley is hoping to get some consistency heading into the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s league finals. Last season’s premiers, the Lions sit second...

Final four decided