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Stay safe this summer
Summer is a time for outdoor activities, BBQs, and soaking up the sunshine, yet the Australian Digital Health Agency is encouraging residents, including those in…
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death
It’s the vitamin that we get from the sun, yet despite its ample availability, one in three Australian adults still suffer from mild, moderate or…
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Be responsible on public land these holidays
The Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Parks Victoria are urging Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to practise responsible recreation as…
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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…
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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 and…
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Top pet names for furry Christmas gifts
Christmas means gifts and puppies or kittens are popular choices. Here are some tips for choosing the best name for your new furry friend. *…
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Children encouraged to have confidence in their First Aid skills
School holidays are here, which means that Aussie kids are going to be more active around the pool, park, and beach – meaning they are…
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How to conserve your fuel on long summer trips
With Christmas and Boxing Day done and dusted for another year, many people will be hitting the road for a summer getaway. Fuel prices have…
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Precious chicks a boon for fighting extinction
Eight critically endangered Australian native plains-wanderer birds have been born at Werribee Open Range Zoo, marking a significant milestone in threatened species conservation. The birds…
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Must-have baking recipe in your repetoire
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? Distinctly…
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Pet emergencies to look out for this summer
Snake bites and fires are emergencies that pet owners in Victoria should be wary of over summer, according to RSPCA Victoria. RSPCA chief executive Dr…
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Visitors advised to keep an eye on flood closures
Holiday-goers keen to visit Victoria’s parks and forests this summer are encouraged to keep an eye on closures due to ongoing flooding conditions. A number…
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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. According to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz…
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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 any…
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The top ticket items at this years Boxing Day sales have been revealed
Australian consumers’ association CHOICE has revealed what Boxing Day shoppers, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are most excited to purchase in the sales…
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