Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
McEwen MHR Rob Mitchell (pictured) confirms critical ‘banned in one, banned in all’ child protection legislation is now in place across all states and territories.This means if a person is rejected from holding a Working With Children Check inone jurisdiction, they are rejected in all – banned in one, banned in all.This milestone comes after…
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The new four-storey Ambulatory Care Centre at the Northern Hospital is now complete.The new centre opened its doors to patients from Monday, August 3.The opening marks the completion of the first stage of the $813 million Northern Hospital redevelopment.The centre is a dedicated building that will deliver a range of specialist outpatient services, including allied…
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Children in participating three and four year old kindergarten programs across Mansfield Shire will receive a new lunch box and healthy eating recipe book as part of a new Healthy Eating Initiative, designed to help children and their families build healthy eating habits early.The initiative will include hands-on healthy eating sessions and a resource pack…
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Free pads and tampons are now available at Nillumbik Council’s recreation and leisure facilities, including:• Hurstbridge Community Hub• Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre, Greensborough• Eltham Leisure Centre• Diamond Creek Community Centre• Community Bank Stadium, Diamond CreekThe items are dispensed via vending machines that have been installed as part of the State Government’s Free Pads…
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The new $1.5 billion Footscray Hospital is now home to a world-first medical imaging system.The new Canon Alphenix Insight Angio-CT Scanner is making it easier for doctors to deliver faster, safer care – especially in emergencies.It delivers quick, clear and detailed imaging during surgical procedures so issues can be detected and treated earlier.The advanced system…
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The State Government must come clean on who is in charge and where the Alexandra District Health–Eastern Health merger is heading, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.Ms McLeish is backing concerns raised by Shadow Health Minister Georgie Crozier (pictured).Ms McLeish said the Alexandra community is being left in limbo: “This is a small, close-knit community that…
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The new Footscray Hospital opened last Wednesday morning (Feb. 18).Some 180 patients were transferred from the old hospital throughout the day. The old hospital ED closed.Thousands of staff started their first shift in the new hospital.Services including the ED, surgery, ICU, coronary care and mental health began. Some 4500 staff undertook training to make the…
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The State Government is delivering free, community-based mental health support to Melbourne’s inner north.Ingrid Stitt, Mental Health Ministerm officially opened the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Darebin, now operating from two Northcote sites at 413 High St, and Your Community Health at 42 Separation St.Delivered by Neami National, in partnership with Northern Health, the…
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Access Health and Community will operate the new Lilydale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Richard Higgins (pictured) said the new clinic would make a real difference for residents in Lilydale and surrounding areas.The Lilydale UCC will operate seven days a week with extended hours, helping to ease pressure on Maroondah Hospital and provide…
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Moinash Council has acted on three former food business operators for unsafe practices.Breaches included unregistered operations, poor cleanliness and inadequate handwashing facilities.Penalties from the Magistrates Court ranged from $10,000 to more than $35,000 in fines and convictions.Taste of Banaras Indian Restaurant in Clayton breached the Food Act 1984 and Food Standards Code in October last…
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