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Sunday, March 2, 2025

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Incontinence bins trial gets green light

GANNAWARRA Council will trial nine male incontinence product disposal bins at public toilets across the municipality, despite concerns about the cost of the trial. Cr Keith Link moved a notice of motion at last week’s ordinary meeting that the bins...

26 Feb 2025
Health

With JE circulating, it’s time to vaccinate

GANNAWARRA residents at-risk of contracting the mosquito-borne virus Japanese encephalitis have been urged to get vaccinated. Free vaccinations are available to eligible residents via Gannawarra Council’s immunisation program. Council chief...

22 Feb 2025
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With JE circulating, it’s time to vaccinate

GANNAWARRA residents at-risk of contracting the mosquito-borne virus Japanese encephalitis have been urged to get vaccinated. Free vaccinations are available to eligible residents via Gannawarra Council’s immunisation program. Council chief...

18 Feb 2025
Health

Lunchboxes Go, Grow, Glow

THE 2025 school year is officially underway and with new uniforms sorted, stationery packs ordered and haircuts taken care of, you’re absolutely nailing the back-to-school preparations. But then, it hits you, the daily task of packing lunchboxes...

14 Feb 2025
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Moulamein gets together for men’s health

THE Moulamein community is coming together to provide healthcare resources for men and have a social evening for at the Moulamein Bowling Club from 5pm tomorrow night. Speakers will start at 7:30pm with AFL personalities Brian ‘BT’...

14 Feb 2025
Health

Stay skin cancer smart this summer

PEOPLE in the regions, especially men, have been urged to stay vigilant about sun protection over summer, as data shows melanoma diagnoses are on the rise. Cancer Council Victoria’s SunSmart program found people living in regional areas and men are...

03 Feb 2025
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Turning upside down for cancer prevention

The GuardianEACH year in Australia about 1815 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In most cases the cancer will be diagnosed at an advanced stage, where it is very difficult to treat. That is why the team at Ovarian Cancer Australia are...

03 Feb 2025
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Keep an eye on vision

EVERY parent wants to ensure their child reaches all their developmental and educational milestones, but for a child to perform at their best, their eyes need to as well. Swan Hill and Kerang Optical optometrist Jenalle Pye said children...

23 Jan 2025
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Dental squad brings smiles to town

THERE have been plenty of smiles around Kerang this month since the Smile Squad set up shop on the Murray Valley Highway service road. Smile Squad is a free school dental program and is available to all Victorian government school students. Running...

21 Jan 2025
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Hospital’s finances, capital works and workforce all make grade

COHUNA District Hospital has delivered a healthy check, with its finances, capital works and workforce all showing positive signs. The hospital’s annual general meeting on December 11 was well-attended by the community, staff, and board directors. CDH...

14 Jan 2025
Health

Probable JE case prompts warning

AN urgent health warning has been issued after a “probable” human case of Japanese encephalitis was identified in a resident of northern Victoria. Acting chief health officer Dr Christian McGrath said it was the first case of JE in Victoria this...

13 Jan 2025
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How to beat the heat and what to do if you can’t

HEAT kills more Australians than any other natural disaster, and extreme heat can affect anybody. Those more at-risk include people over the age of 65, babies and young children, pregnant women, people with acute or chronic health problems and people...

26 Dec 2024
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KDH celebrates seventy years of service

KERANG District Health is not just celebrating another successful 12 months - this vital community hub has just commemorated its 70th anniversary. And while many things have changed since its doors first opened for business back in 1949, one thing...

17 Dec 2024
Health

Vaccine dates announced

GANNAWARRA Council has announced dates for access to vaccinations next year. Immunisation sessions will be held at Gannawarra Shire Children’s Centre, Kerang, on the first Wednesday of the month between February and December from 10.30am to noon...

13 Dec 2024
Health

Keep guard up against COVID-19

VICTORIANS are being reminded to take steps to protect themselves and their community from COVID-19 this summer, as COVID-19 infections increase across the state. The latest Victorian COVID-19 Surveillance Report, ending November 26, shows...

05 Dec 2024
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District health takes another financial hit

KERANG and Cohuna hospitals has been whacked with “exploding” WorkCover premiums in the past two years. Kerang District Health’s premiums soared by 65 per cent, from $119,000 in 2022-23 to almost $200,000 in 2023-24. At the same time, Cohuna District...

03 Dec 2024
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Speak up on ambos

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has urged people to make submissions to an inquiry into the performance, workplace culture, and procurement practices of Ambulance Victoria. Mr Walsh said “overworked and undermanned” paramedics were...

02 Nov 2024