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January 1, 2023

Don’t forget long COVID sufferers

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed a parliamentary inquiry recognising the central role of GPs in supporting people with long...

January 1, 2023

Drive safely on regional roads

A re-created car crash scene was put on display in central Ballarat last week, as part of a Transport Accident Commission campaign reminding people...

December 31, 2022

Farmers ‘press pause’ on expectations for 2023

In the aftermath of extended rainfall, punctuated by significant flooding, Victorian farmer confidence has stabilised as many take a ‘wait and see’ approach to...

December 31, 2022

COVID medications available

Do you know that there are now medications you can take to reduce the symptoms of COVID if taken early? Antiviral medications treat COVID-19 and...

December 31, 2022

CHW Annual Water Outlook

Central Highland Water’s (CHW) latest Annual Water Outlook looks at our region’s water supply for the year ahead. The 2022-23 report shows our region’s water...

December 30, 2022

Don’t drive distracted

Speeding and driver distraction are some of the leading causes of serious injuries and death on Victorian roads. The picture you’re seeing represents the...

December 30, 2022

Caution required when retaining rain-affected seed

When harvesting cereal seed for planting in 2023, it pays to consider the potential risks of retaining low protein, rain-damaged grain, says Dr Greg...

December 30, 2022

Call to improve alcohol warning labels

New research has revealed adult drinkers exposed to alcohol carrying health warning labels with text and pictures are more likely to intend to reduce...

December 30, 2022

Big year for biosecurity

Once again, it has been a busy year on the frontline for Australia’s biosecurity system, with over 238,000 biosecurity risk items intercepted at airports...

December 29, 2022

Safer number plates to reduce crime

The State Government is introducing a new in-built security feature in general-issue number plates, which will reduce crime and number plate theft and benefit...

December 29, 2022

Wait for breast reconstruction “unacceptable”

Wait lists in the public health system for breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy are unacceptably high, according to Australia’s leading voice for people...

December 29, 2022

Wildlife care guide

Our wildlife face water shortages, habitat destruction, heat stress and injuries, but the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) have released a free guide on how...