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Lewis Nancekivell

‘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...

9 hours ago

News

AFL star meets local heroes

FOOTY superstar Patrick Dangerfield was in town to check out the local Murray cod stock this week, dropping in with a competition winner as a part of the Tropical North Victoria campaign. Dangerfield said he’s always relished an opportunity to come...

9 hours ago

Business

Local builders best in the country

A LOCAL company has won best in their category at the country’s top building awards ceremony hosted in Hobart this week. Bruce Lee Builders received first place honours in the National Renovations/Extensions between 1 and 2 million dollars category...

29 Nov 2024

Community

Park carols back in full voice

CAROLS in the Park returns this Sunday and plans to get people in the holiday spirit with the actual reason for the season. The president of the Bible Society Sunraysia Branch Glen Fogarty said the event was a perfect chance to...

28 Nov 2024

News

MBHP wheely wants chairs back

THE Mildura Base Public Hospital staff are pleading the public to return wheelchairs that were been taken from the facility. MBPH deputy chief executive officer Matthew Jukes said to encourage the return of the equipment staff...

28 Nov 2024

News

Rain event pours down on region

MILDURA experienced its rainiest day in almost three years when a widespread storm dumped 42mm of rain the region for the 24 hours to 9am on Monday. A further 6.4mm fell the rest of the day bringing the total to nearly 50mm for the rain event. The...

27 Nov 2024

News

Kinder staff blow the whistle on snakes

IT was a case of perfect timing recently, when staff at the Shine Bright Irymple Kindergarten purchased whistles to alert children and colleagues a snake had been spotted on the property, only for them to be used the same day...

27 Nov 2024

Health

Hospital’s new AI kit can save lives

CHRISTMAS has come early for staff at Mildura Health Private Hospital with the delivery of a $900,000 state-of-the-art endoscopy system. The machine has a long thin tube with a small camera attached to the end, which medical...

24 Nov 2024

Community

Missionaries out to make a difference

A GROUP of young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on mission in the region are trying to make a difference in Mildura by providing free manual labour to anyone in need. Kolton Mandeville said the group’s mission is simple...

24 Nov 2024

Health

Health board wants you

VICTORIANS from all walks of life who are interested in health services have been urged by the state’s Minister of Health to apply for medical service board roles. Positions available include board chair and doctor roles for services like Ambulance...

24 Nov 2024

News

The sounds of nature

YOUNG regional Victorians have the chance to participate in a musical composition that incorporates sounds of nature and will be performed at Melbourne Recital Centre. The University of Melbourne’s Professor Kathryn Bowen said the initiative seeks...

24 Nov 2024

News

Increase risk of not having a place to call home

STAFF at a local homelessness not-for-profit have said they were startled by a recent report that showed a significant spike in the risk of experiencing housing insecurity. The findings from Homelessness Australia revealed a more than 60 per cent...

23 Nov 2024