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From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma
Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial challenges.…
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Melton to roll up sleeves for blood donations
Melton residents will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and pitch in for a good cause. The Australian Red Cross will establish a…
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Supporting women through birth trauma
In the halls of the Royal Women’s Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who have…
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Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women
A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth experiences.…
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Traumatic toilet birth
Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the…
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Police bust firearm ring in Melton
Two Melton men have been charged with nine separate offences each after police busted an alleged firearm manufacturing ring on Friday, July 12. More than…
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Trio arrested following fatal fire
Three Melton teenagers have been arrested following the fatal fire in a Sunshine factory in February. Four warrants were executed at 6am on Tuesday at…
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New program to help tackle homelessness
Melton will be among three other areas in Melbourne’s north and west to tackle homelessness through a new initiative. On Thursday, July 11, the state…
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Bacchus Marsh rallies to feed those in need
Judy D’Attoma started local charity Bacchus Up to Pay it Forward in 2018. Since then, she has raised more than $30,000 worth of meals for…
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Gardens recognition a step closer
The Melton Botanic Gardens are one step closer to getting international accreditation. The gardens have already been awarded international accreditation for their dryland eucalyptus arboretum…
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Local jobs a necessity: Report
Melton residents are being impacted by having to travel significant distances to work everyday. The West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA) released its half…
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Joan’s birthday milestone
Hillside local Joan Barker celebrated her 100th birthday last week, enjoying a cake to cap the major milestone. Born in England on July 8, 1924,…
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New LGBTQIA+ advisory committee
A new advisory group will take charge of decision making on inclusiveness surrounding LGBTIQA+ Victorians living with disability. Equality Minister Harriet Shing joined JOY Radio…
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State government to fund all-electric homes
The state government will fund projects that promote Victorians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to switch to all-electric households. On Sunday, July 7, Energy…
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Breakthrough for better access to palliative care for people with disability
A new, faster pathway to meet the needs of people living with disabilities and a terminal diagnosis has been discovered. Palliative Care Australia (PCA) chief…
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