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Kit helps with STI prevention

As a significant step in STI prevention for Australian women, the country’s first self-test kit for chlamydia and gonorrhoea is now available nationwide, offering...

Four walls and a lifeline

PRECEDE: Thomastown Neighbourhood House manger Liz Skitch runs a community hub from a room inside the local library, offering connection, creativity, and crisis support. Tom...

Energy month underway

May is ‘Energy Smart month’ in Wyndham, and locals are encouraged to take advantage of several free information sessions. The series of sessions will be...

Recycle your way to $10,000

Victorians are in with the chance to win a million – a million cents that is – as the prize of a recycling competition...

Celebrating motherhood and new life

While many mothers will be receiving breakfast in bed or handmade cards this Mother’s Day, Rupinder Kaur Rekhi will be spending her Mother’s Day...

Tarneit Library to close for maintenance

The Julia Gillard Library in Tarneit will temporarily shut from doors on Monday, May 5 onward to accommodate maintenance works. Expected to reopen in early...

Debut derby for health

The first ever senior Point Cook soccer derby will be a big occasion, but the cup on offer will mean a whole lot more...

Suns focused on development

It’s been a pleasantly surprising start for the Suns in the Western Football League women’s season. After making finals in their first season, the Suns...

Around the grounds in Wyndham

Basketball Roor has been named in the extended Australian under-19 squad ahead of the under-19 World Cup. Kuany, who has played a lot of his...

Falcons stepping up

Take two has been successful for Wyndhamvale in the Western Netball League. After having a team in 2021, the Falcons didn’t have a side again...

Werribee back on the winners list

Werribee got back to playing closer to the brand of footy it wants to play as it returned to the winners list in the...

Falcons strong start

Wyndhamvale has survived some early season tests with flying colours in the Western Football League division 2 competition. Seen as the team to beat this...

Tigers win grand final rematch

The Werribee Districts and Hoppers Crossing Anzac Day clash again lived up to expectations in the Western Football League division 1 competition. One of the...

Olympians, master chefs, nutritionists at the Gluten Free Lifestyle Show

A delectable array of culinary and nutritional experts is set to headline a unique foodie event at Moonee Valley Racecourse this May. Everything will...

Tarneit vets offer excellence, empathy and compassion

Central Veterinary Clinic and Hospital on the corner of Poplar Boulevard and Derrimut Road in Tarneit is an independent veterinary clinic that opened...

A family-friendly gym for everyday champions

Laverton is about to welcome back a legendary fitness legacy, with Team Ellis Gym opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Laverton North this May. For...

Avington Living is a community that feels like home

Downsizing isn’t just about moving to a smaller home — it’s about embracing a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle. At Avington Living in Point Cook,...

Right at Home expands to Bacchus Marsh-Werribee offering expert care

Experienced registered nurses, Astha Sharma, Rajwinder Kaur (Raj), and Sandeep Kaur (Sandi) are bringing expert, compassionate home care to the Bacchus Marsh-Werribee region with...

What to look for in a community when downsizing

At Lifestyle Communities, downsizing isn’t just about moving to a smaller home but about upgrading your lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience in...

Lauren aims for zero deaths

Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong...

How to avoid bones breaking bad

Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to...

A pregnancy cut short

Luci Hadler, 43, gave birth to her daughter Coco only 29 weeks into her pregnancy. She speaks with Jena Carr about the challenges of...

IVF, endometriosis drugs cheaper

A new treatment for a common painful condition and two other drugs will be made cheaper to improve thousands of Australian women’s lives. About 8500...

Reducing triple-0 hesitancy

A new study found that women are less comfortable calling triple-0 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, providing a possible reason why women...

Study into ’neglected’ issue

Researchers are investigating causes and potential treatments for perinatal intrusions — intense and vivid thoughts that impact most people during and after pregnancy. Intrusive and...

Calling all water heroes

Greater Western Water's (GWW) National Water Week poster competition is back for 2025, with entries now open to all pre-schools and primary schools across...

The power of pets to reduce loneliness

A new pilot program funded by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health, is the first...

700 drunk and drug drivers caught during road operation

More than 700 drunk and drug drivers were caught by Victoria Police during a major road safety effort across the Easter and Anzac Day...

Food relief grant has a purpose

Pulse with a Purpose is certainly not taking its recent grant of $15,000 for granted. Every Tuesday at the Dianella Community Centre, the team...

From refugee camp to RAAF excellence

From refugee to earning a master’s degree in business administration, Able Seaman Naffissa Mohamed has been on quite the journey. Fleeing Eritrea at the...

State releases new English lesson plans

New English Lesson plans, including Phonics Plus lesson plans, were released as part of the state’s revised English curriculum. Released this month, the plans form...

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Celebrating motherhood and new life

While many mothers will be receiving breakfast in bed or handmade cards this Mother’s Day, Rupinder Kaur Rekhi will be spending her Mother’s Day...