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Help determine the future of Mill Park
Mill Park residents are being encouraged to have their say on a plan to shape the suburb’s future. Whittlesea council has adopted a draft Mill…
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Overcoming the silence effect of racism
A new report by Victoria University (VU) has revealed the damaging effects of racism, why those impacted often stay silent and ways to improve anti-racism…
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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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‘Most wanted’ crackdown
Crime Stoppers Victoria has launched a targeted blitz on the north-west’s ‘most wanted’ persons. Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith said information was sought…
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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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Virtual ED pods boost access to healthcare
Two Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) pods have been installed in the Northern Hospital emergency department. Northern Health said the pods help make access to…
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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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Northern Health expands initiative to improve access to specialist healthcare
Northern Health is changing the way specialist medical care is offered around the state through its Victorian Virtual Specialist Consult (VVSC). The service has expanded…
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Providence road permanently closed
Providence Road in Greenvale will be closed permanently. Hume council made the decision to close the road to vehicles at its July 8 council meeting,…
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Council wants community input
Whittlesea council is asking for input from the community for the development of a landscape improvement plan for Fortress Park in Doreen. The aim of…
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My Place
Stewart and Kirsten Dickinson, who have only recently moved to Whittlesea, tell Star Weekly about their journey to get them to where they are today.…
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Change Our Game scholarship applications open
The state government has announced applications for a professional development scholarship program are now open to Victorian women, including those in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges,…
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