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Festive period brings increased fire risks
Between sipping wine by the fire and decorating the tree with multicoloured lights, Christmas is everyone’s favourite time of year. But with all that festive…
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Record sunburns prompt sun safe warning
Data showed that 2020–2021 had the highest number of sunburn presentations to emergency departments in the last four years. With the state’s health system already…
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Bang for your buck with these homemade crackers
It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat. But…
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Be cautious when giving to charities amid a rise in scams, data leaks
The national charity regulator is urging everyone to be generous but cautious before they donate to charity this Christmas and festive season. Acting Australian Charities…
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Try mixing up these sweet treats for Christmas
DISPLAYED in a festive bowl on the Christmas table, or boxed up as a gift … these Christmas rum balls and rosewater jellies are sweet…
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Considering your consumption this Christmas
It can feel impossible to reduce waste when surrounded by piles of Christmas wrapping, plastic and leftover food. Consumer behaviour expert, Dr Paul Harrison, said…
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Freshness straight from the vines
You really don’t get any fresher from the farm than when you go to the farm gate. Summer in the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra…
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Meet Santa with your local CFAs
Local CFAs are getting in the festive spirit and preparing a range of activities for the whole family. Here is a list of where and…
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RACV urges drivers to put safety at the front of their minds
RACV is urging Victorians to keep safety at the forefront of their plans ahead of the summer holidays, with some useful tips to address potential…
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Keep toy safe with Santa
Kidsafe Victoria has urged parents to follow some safe Santa tips when buying presents for their children in the lead-up to Christmas. General Manager of…
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Council investigates future town growth
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a review of five structure plans for some of the main activity centres in the shire. The review of Chirnside…
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Thousands of Aussies enjoying holiday season thanks to lifesaving heart research
Many of the 65,000 Australians born with heart defects – including nine-year-old Becky Gunnink – are alive today and able to make holiday plans thanks…
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