Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
Search

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
Subscribe
HomeGazetteMeasles warning
Gazette

Measles warning

VICTORIA’S Chief Health Officer, Dr John Carnie, has warned Victorians, especially returned travellers, to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles, with the notification of 15 cases so far this year.
Measles vaccine (given as MMR vaccine) is recommended on the National Immunisation Program for children at 12 months and four years of age.

Previous article
Cyber skills lacking
Next article
Worm farm views sought
Digital Edition
Subscribe

Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

Looking back through the archives

50 years to 1976 The Rotary Club of Berwick, which usually meets at Salisbury House in Upper Beaconsfield, had a new venue and new host...

Fourth attack in weeks rocks Heritage Church

Family and friends farewell Carol Porter OAM

Yakkerboo set for stage debut

All bushfire-affected arterial roads now re-opened

More News

Family and friends farewell Carol Porter OAM

Local legend Carol Porter OAM was farewelled last week, with a room full of family and friends paying tribute to “Mrs Officer”. The Officer icon...

Yakkerboo set for stage debut

Yakkerboo is a common sight around town, whether it be the statue on Main Street or his annual appearance at the festival, but there...

All bushfire-affected arterial roads now re-opened

All state-managed roads affected by the January bushfires are now open. Work to re-open a significant number of local roads managed by councils is continuing. Crews...

No slowing down for real estate growth in Pakenham

Pakenham’s property growth continues to rise with the median house price at $700k. According to data from property.com.au, $700k was the median price based on...

Wangoom sisters help to fill vet shortages

Wangoom sisters Abbey and Ella Titmus are helping to fill a growing void across regional Australia for large animal and mixed practice vets. Australia is...

Battle breeding innovation conference

A conference in Geelong next month will show Australian cattle breeders how new technologies and innovations can shape the future of their herds and...

Scope is Supporting You to Live the Life You Choose

For over 75 years, Scope has been a trusted supporter of people with disability, empowering them to grow in confidence and live the life...

Empowering Young Minds at Aspire – Enrol for 2026!

More than just childcare, Aspire is a community built on connection. Our educators take the time to truly know each child, creating classrooms filled...

Support becomes entitlement

There is a moment many community organisations reach, often without realising it, a point when support quietly shifts into expectation, and gratitude is replaced...

Champs, chats and chokes

DAVE: Good morning boys, what a massive week of sport; we’ve a had a Pro-Am series through West Gippsland, the Woolamai Cup was on,...

Subscribe

Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

Subscribe

© 2026 Star News Group Pty Ltd. All rights reserved