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Local sexual health services struggle with demand
Changes to the operation of two of Melbourne’s major inner-city sexual health services at a time when sexually transmitted infection (STI) numbers are soaring have reportedly left some user groups and experts concerned.
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Getting happy on exercise
Motivated by her background and a desire to improve people’s wellbeing, 72-year-old Li Sha started doing exercise and dance sessions outside the Melbourne Museum 13 years ago. For many who have joined in, the experience has been life changing.
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La Trobe University to lead major nursing research partnership in Parkville
La Trobe University has been selected to lead a major new nursing and midwifery research partnership in Melbourne’s Parkville health precinct, in a significant collaboration with three of the city’s leading hospitals.
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Council backs sale of Haymarket Walk to support infectious disease institute
The City of Melbourne will sell Haymarket Walk to the University of Melbourne, paving the way for the $650 million development of the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID).
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Bite Sized Rides: the cycling group connecting CALD communities across Melbourne
New research from RMIT reveals how outdoor activities can reduce loneliness among culturally and linguistically diverse women – here’s how one community group is making that happen.
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Aligned For Life Pilates: A space for mindful movement
Tucked away just off Lygon St in a bright, airy space that used to be the old Carlton Movie House’s projector room, this Pilates studio offers individually tailored programs in private, duet and small group settings.
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Premier Jacinta Allan opened Melbourne IVF’s new clinic in Collingwood
Premier Jacinta Allan opened Melbourne IVF’s new clinic in Collingwood on August 6. She spoke to patients, families and staff about the importance of personalised IVF care.
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Where you can access community food initiatives in the City of Melbourne
A Foodbank Hunger Report released in 2023 found that 3.7 million Australian households had run out of food that year. This startling number highlights how food insecurity is one of the most prominent issues people in Australia face.
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The new no-cost dedicated youth mental health service in Parkville
Mental health in the state of Victoria has seen some recent scrutiny, especially with the 2021 Royal Commission investigation.
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Doherty Clinical Trials to conduct trial of needle-free vaccine for avian influenza
East Melbourne based Doherty Clinical Trials is calling on healthy volunteers to participate in a new Phase I clinical trial of a needle-free vaccine for avian influenza.
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A café with a cause opens shop in East Melbourne
Carlton petrol station fined for environmental breach
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