Motorists asked to help wildlife by slowing down on the roads this holiday period
Wildlife Victoria responded to 1,131 reports of wildlife injured or killed by vehicles over a six-week period in the December 2021-January 2022 school holidays,
Of...
Record sunburns stats prompt call for better sun safety this summer
2020–2021 had the highest number of sunburn presentations to emergency departments in the last four years, data has showed.
With the state’s health system...
Five reasons to visit Olinda in summer
Bushwalks
Olinda is the perfect starting point for a walk through Sherbrooke Forest and it rewards visitors with not only spectacular views, but a pleasantly...
Neighbourhood Watch tool to protect your home safe while you’re away
Travelling during the festive season means leaving your home, and makes keeping your home safe even more important.
Neighbourhood Watch has some tips for...
How to avoid common summer health hazards
Social gatherings and outdoor activities like BBQs are a popular pastime for Australians, but the Australian Digital Health Agency is encouraging people to be...
Keeping your pets calm during fireworks
Pets can find loud noises stressful; particularly fireworks during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
According to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz Walker, there are ways...
MG3 Core light Hatch was Victoria’s cheapest car to own in 2022, RACV reveals
The MG3 Core light Hatch cost motorists $734.84 per month, according to RACV’s Annual Car Running Costs Survey, making it Victoria’s cheapest car to...
Drivers urged to put safety at the front of their minds
Victorians are being urged by RACV to keep safety at the forefront of their plans ahead of the summer holidays, with some useful tips...
Top tips for your holiday road trips
With Yarra Ranges residents expected to set off on their road trips this holiday season, it's important to be prepared and ready to tackle...
Take time manage your stress this holiday season
Christmas, and the festive season, can come with expectations of fun family get-togethers, but high amounts of stress can make the reality completely different....
The best ways to tackle Boxing Day sales
Yarra Ranges residents will be flocking to buy a bargain during the Boxing Day sales on 26 December.
Often the busiest shopping day in...
Creatives in Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Shires offered free career support
Yarra Ranges Council and Cardinia Shire Council are working together, alongside four other municipalities in metropolitan Melbourne, to provide local creatives with free career...
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We are here and we remember
A brisk and moody Melbourne morning saw many gathered for the Anzac Day Dawn service at Upwey Belgrave RSL.
Over one thousand people stood...
