THE Moon will give Melbournians a rare triple treat tonight, 26 May. And don’t fret, even if it’s cloudy, you will still get to see the stunning celestial ballet. Our only natural satellite, will become 7 per cent bigger than an average…
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WHEN diagnosed with MND the average life expectancy is only 27 months. Remarkably, it’s been 7 years since Neal Daniher, a former AFL player and coach, and now patron of Fight MND was diagnosed with what he calls “The Beast”. MND is…
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Melbournians will finally be given a chance to taste the cosmos as The Grape & Grain, one of the city’s friendliest bottleshops and pubs, hosts a fundraising trivia night for the Astronomical Society of Victoria and their Pathway to the Planets Program,…
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THE Coo-Wee Ride, a charity in Seymour, Victoria, that supports veterans and farmers suffering mental health issues, impressively raised $20,000 for the Goorambat Veterans Retreat just outside of Benalla. The retreat is now in the process of building two 3.7 by 7-metre…
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Fundraising farmer Matt Aldridge, from Northwood, Victoria, will be back on the road in March to raise funds and awareness for veterans struggling with mental health issues and their families. The Coo-Wee Ride founder will ride over 140 kilometres from Tallarook to…
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Sunday, 28 February is International Rare Disease Day, a day to raise awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on people’s lives. The Advocate has spoken to three people with rare diseases, via Rare Voices Australia,…
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Sunday, 28 February is International Rare Disease Day, a day to raise awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on people’s lives. The Advocate has spoken to three people with rare diseases, via Rare Voices Australia,…
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Sunday, 28 February is International Rare Disease Day, a day to raise awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on people’s lives. The Advocate has spoken to three people with rare diseases, via Rare Voices Australia,…
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Cancer Council data shows common cancer myths: 2 in 3 or 67% of Australians agree that animals can sniff out cancer 2 in 5 (40%) Australians believe that alternative therapies can cure cancer Nearly half (46%) believe sunscreen contains chemicals that are bad for you 8%…
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The Leukaemia Foundation has launched into 2021 with renewed energy, experience and passion at the helm, as newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer Chris Tanti commences leading the organisation from Monday, 1 February 2021. An accomplished CEO in Australia and America, Mr Tanti began…
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