Eve Lamb
The suicide rate in Mount Alexander Shire Council is almost double the state average, and executive staff at Castlemaine’s public hospital are more than a little eager to see a new health and wellbeing hub established for the town.
These were just a couple of main matters mentioned as federal member for Bendigo, Labor’s Lisa Chesters visited Castlemaine Health and took a tour of the hospital ahead of the impending federal election shaping for the first half of next year.
“It’s either going to be early March or in May,” said Ms Chesters, who’s entourage for her mid-week hospital tour included baby son Charlie.
“Either way, when he calls it – we’re ready,” the ALP local incumbent said, before detailing several reasons for her hospital visit. Read more in today’s Mail…
