Breast screenings keep cancer costs in check
Women who have regular breast cancer screenings have been found to have less out of pocket expenses if diagnosed with the disease, new research has found.
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’Life-changing’ discovery for diabetes sufferers
Scientists say they have made a major breakthrough on insulin that could prove to be “life-changing” for diabetes sufferers — and the discovery is all thanks to a venomous snail.
Melburnians brave the cold to enjoy an eat-in meal
Cafes and restaurants welcomed sit-down diners for the first time in almost 10 weeks today. Owner Abacus on Chapel St, Dylan Whitmore, said it was so good to be open again. It comes as the Brimbank Mayor says a school in her municipality should be closed.
Testing pop-up opens in Keilor as cluster source investigated
A coronavirus testing clinic has opened in Keilor as investigations into the source of an outbreak in the area continue. It comes as the state of emergency was extended for another three weeks.
Hundreds of protesters rally claiming virus is fake
Police turned out in force to Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens as hundreds of anti-COVID-19 vaccination protesters flouted social distancing rules. It comes as Parks Victoria shut some popular parks after crowds sparked fears.
Struck-off cosmetic surgeon slapped with new ban
A former beauty doctor has been permanently banned from carrying out or assisting with cosmetic surgery after claims she aided another doctor with a procedure, despite being been barred from practising.
Fire shoots up phone tower, engulfs power cable
A fire dramatically shot up a phone tower in Cranbourne West overnight, before spreading to power lines in a blaze that lit up the sky. SEE THE PICTURES
How strangers stepped up in race to save Josh
When 26-year-old Joshua Ruff suffered a cardiac arrest while in the car with his mum, it was a life and death situation — but then a group of strangers rushed into action.
Man charged with murder after fatal hit-run
A man has been charged with murder after he turned himself in to police for allegedly fleeing on foot from a crash which claimed the life of a young motorcyclist at Bacchus Marsh.
Man charged over West Gate Bridge hooning
A 23-year-old Corio man is facing up to 10 years’ jail if he is found guilty of the serious driving offences he is facing over a hooning incident on the West Gate Bridge in May.
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