Bush nurse milestone highlights rural medical services in small towns
REFLECTING on her 15 years of service to the Balmoral Bush Nursing Centre (BBNC), Lisa McClure was not just keen to focus of the experience for her personally, but to talk about the importance of the centres as part of health services in rural areas.
Hamilton grandmother praised for life-saving action
PARAMEDICS have praised a Hamilton grandmother’s swift action in recognising she was having a medical emergency and calling for help.
Tax return deadline looms
THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has urged Australians who have not yet lodged their income tax returns to lodge, or get on the books with a registered tax practitioner before October 31, to avoid potential penalties.
Once in a lifetime! – Violet Creek Homestead – Circa 1840
In the past 180 years this wonderful property has been tightly held by only two families, making this a true once in a lifetime opportunity!
Country city disparity underlined
REGIONAL Victorians are paying 21 per cent more for water, 30 per cent more for electricity and 50 per cent more in property rates compared to city residents, according to data revealed last week.
Double century birthday celebration
WHO would’ve thought that a century ago when two babies were born on the same day in the same town, that they would both live to 100 years of age, but that is exactly what has happened with a double century being celebrated at the Grange Residential Care Services this week.
Update your asthma action plan
WITH spring in full swing and warmer weather expected soon, paramedics have reminded Victorians to update their asthma action plans to stay safe.
Banking on cash in regional areas
NEW research from Canstar has revealed the pace of bank branch closures outside capital cities has eased in the 2024 financial year, with 52-shutting compared with 122 during the previous year.
Local woman left with serious injuries after Canada accident
EARLIER this month, Hamilton woman, Chloe Mibus’s life was drastically changed while on holidays in Canada.
3G shutdown checks
THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise ombudsman, Bruce Billson has warned small and family businesses they now have under a week to make sure they do not have their vital business systems and equipment fail when the 3G network is switched off on October 28.
Rims and tyres take a hit
ONE local tyre business has reported a steady increase in drivers bringing their vehicles in after hitting a pothole on south west roads needing tyres as well as rims repaired.
Council elections deadline looms
OTING closes this week for Victorian local council elections, and those eligible to vote who have not yet voted are urged to do so before it’s too late.
Double premieres for Dunkeld
When the internationally renowned Australian Chamber Choir visits Dunkeld on Saturday 26 July with their Renaissance Requiem program, the audience will get a world...
