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What to do in a fire
Emergency services respond to about 3000 house fires across the state year, residents in can follow these simple tips from the Victorian Country Fire Authority,…
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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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Finding your furry friends these holidays
If your pets are lost this holiday season there are a number of things you can do, according to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz…
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Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays
As Lifeline prepares for its busiest time of year, Australians are being encouraged to take time out to plan for how they will cope with…
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How to tell someone is having a stroke
If you or someone you know was having a stroke, would you know? The Stroke Foundation recommends using the F.A.S.T test which is an easy…
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Free PTV this New Year’s Eve
Public transport will be free for those traveling on New Year’s Eve. Passengers won’t be required to touch on their myki and will not be…
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Leading drug and alcohol foundation warns of overconsumption this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community, including those in, to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year…
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Research shows most toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations
More than three quarters (78 per cent) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets fail to meet all sugar recommendations set by the World Health…
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How to prepare pets for summer
Summer is here and many Victorians are preparing for the holidays. Regardless of whether it’s a vacation or a staycation, pet owners should take appropriate…
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RACV urges drivers to put safety at the front of their minds
RACV is urging Victorians, including those in Wyndham, to keep safety at the forefront of their plans ahead of the summer holidays, with some useful…
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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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Casey sticks with tradition
The City of Casey will continue to hold its Australia Day citizenship ceremony on 26 January, despite Federal Government giving local councils flexibility to choose…