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Caravan security tips after a rise in thefts
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are reminding caravan owners to keep their vans secure, with caravan thefts or attempted thefts reaching the highest level...
Child car seat safety reminder
RACV has provided an important reminder to parents and carers travelling on Victorian roads over the summer holidays – please regularly check the fit,...
Don’t let your campfire become a bushfire this Summer
Fire authorities and public land managers have called on anyone camping in Victorian parks, reserves and forests this summer to check the conditions and...
Unleash the queen of lemon herbs
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?...
Know the five for water safety
Transport Safety Victoria is reminding boaters and paddlers to ‘know the five’ when they are planning to head out on the water this...
Christmas feasts accelerate food waste
A Senior Research Fellow from RMIT University has prompted the question of whether society needs to rethink its food consumption habits at Christmas.
Dr...
Test safety switches annually
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution.
Victorian firefighters attend...
Tick off your health checklist for peace of mind this summer
Ready to switch off and relax this summer? Have a healthier start to the new year by ticking off this easy checklist and help...
Plan your travel this summer
Western suburbs motorists are being urged to plan ahead as roadworks ramp up over the summer.
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, work on the...
Know the cost of DIY
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding Victorians wanting to undertake renovations around their home to hire a professional.
Consumers must engage a registered builder...
Keep kids active over the holidays to limit screen time
Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great...
Be careful with Christmas leftovers
With a shortage of vets nationally and emergency veterinary hospitals already at capacity, the public is urged not to allow their pets to consume...
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...
Bang for your festive 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....
A safe festive feast for pets
Pets might make puppy-dog eyes when they want some of whatever food is on the table, but some our Christmas favourites are actually poisonous...
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Falcons sitting content
Caroline Springs couldn’t have asked for much more from the first part of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season.
The Falcons were...
