Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Free travel for seniors week. Victorian Seniors Card holders have access to free public transport travel from Sunday 5 October until Sunday 12 October. The free travel applies for all forms of public transport, including trains, trams, buses and coach services across metro and regional areas. Seniors Card holders will need to carry their card…
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Logan enjoying the start of spring. Photo Rob Leeson. The scent of blooms and blossoms — coupled with longer, warmer, sunnier days — signals the start of spring and for many, a change in mood. It’s as though nature is awakening after a winter snooze; spring represents growth, change and optimism. It might be because…
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Member for Bendigo West The Hon Maree Edwards MP with City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf and CEO Andrew Cooney. Bike riders will be interested to know that work is underway to build a shared pathway to link some of Bendigo’s best attractions including Lake Weeroona, the Golden Dragon Museum, Central Deborah Gold…
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Maldon Community Services Hub. Dr Christian Fowler Retires After 37 Years of Dedicated Service Maldon Hospital marks a significant moment in its long and proud history this week as we farewell our committed General Practitioner, Dr Christian Fowler, who is retiring in early November after 37 years of dedicated service to the Maldon community. Since…
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Birth Story Counsellor, Sky Simpson. Welcoming a new baby can be one of life’s most profound experiences, but it can also bring up unexpected emotions. Dhelkaya Health is now offering a free Birth Story Counselling service, designed to support new parents in making sense of their birthing journey, with the guidance of trained counsellor Sky…
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Health information in synch. On Monday 18 August, Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas launched CareSync Exchange, which the government describes as a secure, centralised system allowing public hospitals and health services across Victoria to instantly share patient information at the point of care. Already operating at Austin Health and Eastern Health, CareSync Exchange is providing…
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Steps towards inclusive local sports. Muckleford Cricket Club has announced that it supports a new initiative from Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC), Sport Focus, and Treehouse Paediatrics to help make local sport more welcoming for neurodivergent children and young people. The club is encouraging community members to participate in a short survey and register interest…
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Walk for World Suicide Prevention. Lifeline Australia is encouraging Australians to walk 9km to honour the nine lives lost to suicide every day in Australia on World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place on Wednesday 10 September. Each year, thousands of people across Australia join an Out of the Shadows Walk in their community to…
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L-R Associate Nurse Unit Manager Riki, resident Paul and EEN Karen at Maldon Hospital for Aged Care Employee Day. Photo courtesy Rob Leeson. Thanks for caring. That’s the message of Aged Care Employee Day, celebrated on Thursday 7 August around Australia, which honours all the people who work to support the millions of older Australians…
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For best results and flawless skin, don’t scrimp on the zinc. Skin by Salafia This column has focused on how to enjoy cool season delights, with this week highlighting care for something that can really suffer in the cold: your skin. A revolutionary technique involving a simple one-step treatment, using all-natural materials, will ensure your…
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