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Making a wildlife haven this summer
The warm weather has provided a great opportunity to venture into the garden and create your own backyard wildlife haven. Wildlife gardening is good for…
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Ways parents and carers can limit stress this holiday season
Parents and carers are being encouraged to take a proactive and positive approach to communication with children to ensure a stress-free holiday period. While Australians…
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Be wary of fake charities this giving season
Australians are being urged by the national charity regulator to be generous but cautious before they donate to charity this Christmas and festive season. Acting…
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New taskforce cracking down on managing high blood pressure in Australia
A new national taskforce of leading health organisations, now including the Stroke Foundation, has been assembled to tackle the leading risk factor of death in…
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Victorian building regulator sees increase in non-compliance risk at worksites after inspections
The Victorian Building Authority has found an increase in compliance risk at worksites around the state through targeted inspections. Analysis of data collected from July…
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Preparing your pets for warmer weather
The summer holiday break, and warmer weather means Victorians head out to enjoy what the state has to offer. Regardless of whether it’s a vacation…
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Why do children become picky eaters?
Many parents deal with picky eating. When your child rejects a substantial amount of food it can be frustrating and cause you to worry about…
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Saving summer memories in a photograph
Dandenong Ranges is such a beautiful experience while cruising around in the summer time; taking in those breath taking views, explore our beautiful nature, enjoy…
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Keeping safety a priority during beach season
Christmas and New Year means a trip to the beach for many of us. But alongside the fun of enjoying the sand and water with…
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Victorian travellers reminded to check conditions before making tracks this festive season
Firefighters are reminding Victorian travellers to check the conditions and the VicEmergency app before hitting the road this festive season. While intermittent rainfall has been…
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Up to $15,000 available through Victorian history grant program
Up to $15,000 is available for organisations that preserve, record or share Victoria’s history, with applications for the Local History Grants Program now open. The…
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New study finds DrinkWise labels are failing consumers, calls to improve alcohol health warning labels
Adult drinkers exposed to alcoholic products carrying health warning labels with text and pictures are more likely to intend to reduce their alcohol intake than…