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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…
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Stay Healthy and Connected this Christmas
Lifeline is reminding Australians that it is completely normal to be feeling isolated, worried or unsettled this time of year, with increased pressures all around…
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Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread
This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added lemon…
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A crafty cardboard Christmas village
A hand crafted Christmas village made entirely from cardboard took Barbara Fergusson hours to craft. Taking up her entire kitchen table, there’s something to spot…
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Bureau of Meteorology releases early Christmas Day forecast
A stormy Christmas Day is possible for much of eastern Australia, according to an early forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology. With Christmas still a…
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From us to you, happy holidays
As another year draws to a close, the team at Star Mail wish each and every one of our readers, advertisers and contributors a very…