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Food poisoning vigilance called for

HEALTH authorities have reminded people of the danger of food poisoning during the summer break season. Food out for less than two hours can be eaten or refrigerated, food out for two to four hours can be eaten but not refrigerated and food out for...

5 hours ago
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Crisis help covered during Christmas

THOSE experiencing loneliness and isolation over the Christmas period are being encouraged to call or text Lifeline Loddon Valley. Loddon Mallee is one of 43 centres nationwide, with the service responding to an expected 1.4 million...

23 Dec 2024
Community

Next generation of local GPs invest in community

A LONG-standing, iconic medical practice in Mildura has recently changed hands of ownership, with two local GP’s taking over the very clinic that helped kickstart their medical careers more than a decade ago. Dr Travis Taggert...

22 Dec 2024
Health

Hospital plans Robinvale outreach

MILDURA Base Public Hospital is in early discussions about establishing a women’s and children’s health hub at Robinvale’s Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative. The hub could potentially house programs including MBPH’s antenatal, paediatric and...

20 Dec 2024
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13 Feb 2020
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Calls for limited input on rehab centre

THE Victorian Government is asking the community to have a say in the design of a new $36 million drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre planned at Merbein. Set for the site of the old Merbein Primary School, the proposed centre would be run in...

19 Dec 2024
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New nurses to walk onto wards

STUDENTS from La Trobe University will take the next big steps on their journey into healthcare careers in 2025 with grad year roles at Mildura Base Public Hospital. This initiative followed an agreement made in 2021 between university and hospital...

14 Dec 2024
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$8.5m for new dementia unit

INCREASED options for dementia care in the region are a step closer after the Federal Government announced $8.5 million for a new unit at Wentworth. The money is going to Murray House Aged Care for a new building at the old Shire chambers and library...

11 Dec 2024
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Why playgrounds will never go out of style

Playgrounds have been a cornerstone of childhood for generations. From the early days of simple swings and slides to today’s innovative designs, they continue to captivate young minds and encourage physical activity. Despite changes in technology...

09 Dec 2024
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How to regain your confidence after a car accident

Car accidents can be traumatic experiences that leave not only physical injuries but also emotional and psychological scars. After such an event, regaining your confidence is a crucial step in your recovery. Whether you’ve suffered minor injuries...

09 Dec 2024
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Blue tree effort about raising awareness

RED Cliffs became a little more colourful after people painted a tree on Thursday to raise awareness about mental health. The Blue Tree Project is an initiative aimed to sparking conversations on psychological well-being. Community Resource Centre...

06 Dec 2024
Health

Pharmacies’ new blister bins

NEW designated blister pack recycling bins have been introduced to all Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist locations across Australia, including the Mildura stores. The retailer has teamed up with Pharmacycle, the first and currently only end-to-end...

02 Dec 2024
Health

Call for COVID caution

AUTHORITIES have issued a warning on COVID safety ahead of festive season gatherings. The calls for caution come after Victoria’s top doctor said for the week ending November 26 there was an increase in the seven-day average for people hospitalised...

02 Dec 2024
Lifestyle

It’s all about having heart

TEN years ago this week, Graeme Tulloch was doing what he did as part of his normal day-to-day personal fitness routine, and that was to go for a bike ride. Little did he know then that it was going to be a life-changing ride that would...

01 Dec 2024
Health

‘Living through hell’: one man’s fight against topical steroid withdrawal

WHAT began as a minor case of eczema at just six months old has spiralled into a condition that had consumed nearly every aspect of a local man’s life. Doctors initially prescribed Jacob Sobkowiak a topical steroid in an attempt...

30 Nov 2024
Health

Cool new tool in cancer fight

By Allan MurphyCANCER patients undergoing chemotherapy at Mildura Base Public Hospital have additional resources at the disposal of their clinicians in the fight against the potentially deadly disease. The hospital’s chemotherapy unit has recently...

29 Nov 2024
News

Webster backs aged care revamp

SENIORS could receive greater support to live out their autumn years after sweeping changes to aged care became law. The Federal Government’s Aged Care Bill, which passed Parliament on Monday, may provide in-home help and...

28 Nov 2024