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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Medical pillar joins the Cohuna hospital

THE foundations of a healthy workforce are its people, so it was little wonder Cohuna District Hospital jumped at the chance to recruit Peter Jones soon after he retired. Mr Jones retired at the end of 2022 after 18 years as director of corporate...

25 Mar 2025
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Minister backs aged care facility

COHUNA’S new aged care facility got the ministerial stamp of approval when Health Infrastructure Minister Melissa Horne dropped in last week to check on its progress. The complex, which will provide 16 modern single units - each with an ensuite - and...

18 Mar 2025
Community

Women marching forward turning promises into progress

COHUNA District Health director of clinical services Wendy Lunghusen has said we must not forget those who marched “for us” 100 years ago, “as we march forward for our granddaughters”.The healthcare worker was a guest speaker at Gannawarra Shire’s...

18 Mar 2025
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Nine marathon fundraiser triumph

BEN Welch rode a wave of emotion to his Victoria Park Echuca finish line at 4:44pm on Friday, March 7 after 380km and approximately $550,000 raised. Mr Welch set off from Mildura with the dream of raising $150,000 for headspace at 4:44am on Monday...

18 Mar 2025
Health

Second case of Japanese encephalitis in northern Victoria.

A SECOND confirmed human case of Japanese encephalitis has been identified in northern Victoria, with likely exposure in the NSW Riverina. Victoria’s chief health offider, Dr Tarun Weeramanthri, didn’t disclose where the infected person resided. He...

11 Mar 2025
Health

Mental health marathon

ONE man’s multi-marathon run from Mildura to Echuca will help fund headspace’s outreach mental health services to the Gannawarra region. Forty-year-old Echuca builder Ben Welch will begin his four-day, 380km run on Monday to raise awareness and funds...

04 Mar 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
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...

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
Health

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
Health

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