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Don’t get caught out this summer
It’s beginning to look a lot like road trip season - with new research from Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) revealing one in five Aussies...
Know the five for water safety
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding boaters and paddlers to ‘know the five’ when they are planning to head out on the water this...
Study reveals why few dads access flexible work arrangements
Workplace culture and masculine norms are preventing dads from asking for flexible working hours including paid parental leave, new research suggests.
University of South Australia...
Top tips for hitting the road with your pet
Victorians are excited to get out on the road again, or hop on a plane to enjoy the summer and new-found freedoms post COVID-19...
Must have ingredient
Lemon myrtle is fast becoming a must-have ingredient in the spice racks of chefs and home cooks around the country. Have you tried it?...
Keeping your home safe while on holidays
Keeping your home safe while away on holidays is an important issue to keep in mind during the festive period.
Neighbourhood Watch has some tips...
Pet emergencies to look out for this summer
Fires and snake bites are emergencies that pet owners in Victoria should be wary of over summer, according to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr...
Keep your family safe this summer
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding homeowners to ensure their swimming pool or spa is installed by a registered building practitioner and...
Consider camping this holiday season
Faced with months of lockdown and travel restrictions over the past two years, Victorians have gotten pretty good at exploring their backyard instead of...
Tips for a calm Christmas
Christmas is coming. Are you feeling calm or frazzled? Here are some great tips for the home, head and heart.
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If your home is...
Feed your interest
Growing vegetables in pots is a fantastic way to eat fresh and save money over summer.
Whether it’s space, time or physical ability that rules...
Bypass parcel pirates
With online shopping booming and after-Christmas sales looming around the corner, porch piracy (the criminal act of stealing delivered parcels from a person’s front...
Environmental concerns for online returns
A leading Australian parcel collection point network says if Australian online shoppers return the same number of online purchases this year as they did...
Surge in DIY home renovations during pandemic fuelling potential asbestos-related health crisis
Melton and Moorabool residents are being asked to think twice about asbestos as new research reveals a surge in DIY home improvements during the...
Don’t buy pets on a whim: RSPCA
Pets can make life richer for owners, but purchasing one should not be made on a whim, RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz Walker...
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Help save koalas in September
For the rest of September, the Australian Koala Foundation is inviting wildlife lovers from all over the world to ‘Join the Chorus’ of support...
