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'Would have dropped dead': women's heart health lacking
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (476+ words) A friend's suggestion to get a further heart test saved Sharron Yaxley's life. With a family history of cardiovascular disease, the Tasmanian woman was examined by a cardiologist every two years. The avid cyclist, 60, had passed all her usual tests…...
After fighting for her life, this young mum wants to find her 'new normal"
2+ week, 5+ day ago (967+ words) AFTER spending the last 12 months fighting for her life, Tylah Fathers doesn't "know what normal life is anymore." Ms Fathers was officially diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), a cancer that affects blood and bone marrow, on July 26, 2025. As a…...
How two passionate women turned lonely grief into a lasting connection
2+ week, 5+ day ago (492+ words) When a loved one died, staff at the Bathurst palliative care unit would phone the family to offer condolences, and then they'd never talk again. "We thought, 'surely we can do something to bring them all together and find comfort…...
Why 'devastating' cancer won't stop Terry from being anything but positive
2+ week, 6+ day ago (572+ words) When Terry Betts was diagnosed with cancer he was determined to stay positive. He was resting his head on his hands thinking when he felt a lump in his throat. "I didn't have any symptoms, I just had a lump…...
From fear to survival: Creating a culturally-safe approach to Aboriginal cancer care
2+ week, 6+ day ago (371+ words) You can survive a cancer diagnosis. That's the message Rod Hammond and Daymon Bell want Aboriginal communities to understand. Mr Hammond, the Western NSW Local Health District acting director of cancer services, recently undertook a project called Yarning for Change....
Revealed: inside the new wing at this hospital development and why the community says it's 'fantastic"
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (270+ words) Major work into Blayney's healthcare system has continued its roll out, with another key milestone hit in the redevelopment of the multipurpose service. Concrete was poured at the site last week, which will lay the foundations for a new HealthOne…...
Bathurst man injured after fall from ledge on William Street | Western Advocate | Bathurst, NSW
3+ week, 5+ day ago (156+ words) A man in his 40s has suffered injuries to his leg, after falling from a ledge in Bathurst this morning. A spokesperson from NSW Ambulance Media confirmed that they responded to a triple 000 call to William Street, Bathurst, at around 7:30am on…...
The six-week plan: how 'incredibly proud' new network boss is tackling big issues
3+ week, 6+ day ago (695+ words) New leadership, deep roots, and a fresh vision for regional care - that's what Brendon Cutmore brings to the table as the new CEO for the Western NSW PHN. Covering Western and Far Western NSW, including major regional centres such as…...