Tag: News
Bloomin’ beautiful for Christmas
Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour to your Yule time table. Ensure your house is looking its festive, floral best...
Add that personal touch
Household items or trinkets that mean something to your family could make for some spectacular Christmas decorations this season.
Getting into the festive spirit...
Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times.
In the midst of a global pandemic, the festive season can feel pretty overwhelming...
How to tell someone is having a stroke
The Stroke Foundation has released timely advice to help Melton and Moorabool residents identify the signs of a stroke this festive season.
The Stroke Foundation...
Be careful with Christmas leftovers
With a shortage of vets nationally and emergency veterinary hospitals already at capacity, vets are urging the public not to allow their pets to...
Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...
Present ideas for furry friends
Buying Christmas presents for family members can be difficult, but RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz Walker says there are plenty of options for...
Lighting up our life
Christmas lights … let’s think about the concept.
Why is Australia so big on them?
Most people, if you ask them, mention children when thinking about...
Asthma deaths remain stubbornly high in Victoria
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that asthma-related deaths remain stubbornly high in Victoria, especially for women aged over 75...
Eight tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
Christmas day is creeping up for residents in Melton and Moorabool which only means one thing - so is Boxing Day.
Often the busiest shopping...
Bang for your buck
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....
Make mindful present choices this festive season
A sustainability group president is urging Victorians to think twice before buying present this Christmas.
Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group president David Gormley-O’Brien said it's...
Men urged to be sun smart
As Victorians head off on summer holidays and enjoy freedom from Covid restrictions, SunSmart has issued a reminder to use sun protection.
The campaign specifically...
Most popular pet names for 2021
The top pet names of 2021 have been announced by the Lost Dogs’ Home, with traditional names back in fashion.
Data taken from the organisation’s...
Top 5 tips for shopping with kids
The holiday season is a time for Melton and Moorabool residents to enjoy, but with the season often comes stress from shopping. Add to...