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Fuel up for a long summer trip without breaking the bank
With Christmas and Boxing Day done and dusted for another year, many people will be hitting the road for a summer getaway. Fuel prices have…
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Buskers Beat homelessness
On Saturday December 16, a group of local musicians took to the streets of Healesville, playing carols to raise money for the Holy Fools initiative.…
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A concrete replacement for cement
An innovative project between three Victorian water corporations to find greener alternatives to concrete, has been successful in winning a major climate change prize. Victoria’s…
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Stop the Abuse
Ambulance Victoria is calling on the community to support paramedics to continue doing their lifesaving work this festive season. As the holiday period approaches, many…
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The drought continues
Victoria’s peak body for homelessness says rising housing stress, evictions and the number of working people who cannot afford a place to live underscores the…
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Consider pets and livestock for bushfire plans
As summer continues, CFA with RSPCA Victoria, is reminding Victorians to consider their pets and livestock in their bushfire survival plan. While families should always…
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RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria Share Crime Prevention Advice
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are encouraging Victorians to take the necessary steps around their home to help improve their safety and security and ensure…
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Crime Stoppers want Victorians to know that their actions can make a difference this bushfire season
Crime Stoppers Victoria is partnering with Victoria Police to remind people to consider the consequences of their actions, in a bid to prevent potential bushfires…
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Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event – the boxing day sales. Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can…
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Prepare for heat and wind
With temperatures soaring and showers and thunderstorms hitting the region on Friday 8 December, with similar forecasts into this week and throughout summer, Worksafe is…
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Melbourne Water ensures happy hoppers
Preserving our Valley’s ecosystems is becoming more of a focus with the effects of global warming remaining ever-present. Each year throughout the seasons Melbourne Water…
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Raspberries and cream Christmas tarts
For a delicious dessert the day of, look no further than these raspberries and cream Christmas tarts. This tart recipe from Dairy Australia only take…