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Let’s talk about intimacy pain

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy...

Nominations open for Victorian Sport Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards. Presented by the state government and Vicsport, the Victorian Sport Awards aim to acknowledge the...

Benevolent bushfire brigade

PRECEDE: Founded in the early 1900s and known to be one of the first bushfire brigades in Australia, the Riddells Creek Fire Brigade has...

Nissan’s latest and greatest

Meet Nissan’s latest and greatest X-Trail crossover, the N-Trek edition. Originally conceived as a limited edition of 500 vehicles, X-Trail joins the Navara and...

Police probed over sex crimes, violence ‘alarming’

An "alarming" number of police have been investigated for sex crimes and family violence offences, with more than three per cent of the workforce...

Boot drive kicks goals

A twelve-year old Caroline Springs boy has been scoring some remarkable charitable goals, after successfully running a donation drive at his school in support...

Memory Walk & Jog is coming back to Melbourne

Dementia Australia’s largest annual fundraising event, Memory Walk & Jog, is heading back to Melbourne to help raise much-needed funds in support of people...

Around the grounds in Melton and Moorabool

Ballarat FL Reigning premiers Melton has welcomed three players back to the club for this year’s Ballarat Football League season. Coach Troy Scoble revealed on...

Falcons sitting content

Caroline Springs couldn’t have asked for much more from the first part of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season. The Falcons were...

Aiava back in charge of her tennis Destanee at Open

The dark days behind her, Destanee Aiava hopes this is just the start after at last claiming her maiden grand slam win. Eight long years...

Melton City’s successful relay day

Melton City Little Athletics Centre exceeded all expectations at the recent Little Athletics Victoria relay day. The centre had 14 teams compete at the state...

Special moment for Lalors

There were plenty of cricket battles between Jack, Daniel and Archie Lalor in their Bacchus Marsh backyard growing up. The talented trio, who have all...

Tuohy now a Cobra

Bacchus Marsh coach Dennis Armfield will reunite with his former Carlton teammate Zach Tuohy after getting the Irishman to the Ballarat Football League club...

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...

Discover a vibrant lifestyle at Lifestyle Communities

At Lifestyle Communities, we believe in creating more than just beautiful homes – we build vibrant, connected communities where over 50s can truly thrive. Our...

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...

Greater awareness of menopause needed: Inquiry

A senate inquiry into menopause and perimenopause has made 25 recommendations to the federal government to better support women to manage their symptoms. Among the...

Time to talk about menopause

As World Menopause Day approaches on October 18, it’s crucial to shed light on the often-misunderstood transition that many women face. Western Health women’s health...

Better health services for autism under $42m strategy

People with autism and their parents are being promised a better diagnosis system and health services under a $42.3 million plan. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher,...

Community Calendar

Women Working Together A program connecting women aged 50 above in need of assistance, with mentors and mentees. Open to women across the western...

Bring the new year in with a bang

Melbourne's west is bursting with excitement this January. From Lunar New Year to sunset safaris, the westside is teeming with fun activities for all...

Reforms underway for non-emergency patient transport

A range of reforms and improvements to Victoria’s non-emergency patient transport sector is set to be introduced by the state government. It follows an extensive...

Cult-classic set to be a sensory treat

Don your best up-do, dust off your dancing shoes and head on over to the Bowery Theatre next week to experience a cult-classic musical...

Free Australia Day fun

Wyndham’s free Australia Day program is back and it is Tarneit’s turn to celebrate. On Sunday, January 26, Penrose Place will light up for...

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Police probed over sex crimes, violence ‘alarming’

An "alarming" number of police have been investigated for sex crimes and family violence offences, with more than three per cent of the workforce...