Health
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Ageing generations a regional health challenge
THE Murray Primary Health Network’s (PHN) first health report for the year has highlighted the health issues and opportunities for older people. The Murray PHN…
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Macular healthin sight for May
MACULAR disease is the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia, and residents of Gannawarra are being urged to take action to…
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Ongoing threat of mozzie virus still not clear
AGRICULTURE Victoria says it’s working closely with both the pig and horse industries in response to the ongoing Japanese encephalitis. There are now a total…
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Gannawarra avoids Easter COVID surge
GANNAWARRA has avoided a post-Easter spike in recorded COVID-19 cases. Health experts had predicted a surge in post-Easter cases of COVID-19 with more family gatherings…
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Show health checks a sign of the times
PRIORITISING health and wellbeing was an important element at this year’s Cohuna Show. Nurses from Cohuna District Health were on hand, providing health checks to…
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Two NSW encephalitis cases confirmed
NSW Health is urging the community to stay vigilant and take precautions against mosquito bites following confirmation that a further two NSW residents were infected…
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Shire key agency in mozzie virus battle
GANNAWARRA Shire Council is playing a key role in mosquito surveillance as the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) turns deadly. A man, aged in his 60s…
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Di uses her personal battle to make a difference
WHEN the farm gate milk price plunged expectedly almost six years ago, so did Di Bowles’ mental health. “I have learnt that you can’t internalise…
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Sight set on awareness
GLAUCOMA affects 300,000 Australians, with 50 per cent of people unaware they have the disease. From March 6 to 12, the World Glaucoma Week campaign…
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Squeezing them in breast screen van
PARKED outside the Kerang Memorial Hall, Marjorie is a bit hard to miss. But her purpose there is very important. In fact, Marjorie is the…
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Health alert over mosquito-borne virus
GANNAWARRA residents have been warned to protect themselves from mosquitoes following a rise in suspected Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) cases, which has also killed piglets…
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Mallee residents urged to avoid aerosol sunscreen
MALLEE residents have been warned against using aerosol sunscreens, with a new study showing they are ineffective in typical wind conditions. Results from the 2021…
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