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Staying safe while out on a boat this summer

Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is encouraging boaters and paddlers to ‘know the five’ while out on the water this summer for its annual boating...

Slow down for animals asks Wildlife Victoria

Thousands of native animals are killed or injured on Victoria’s roads each year, with the summer getaway a major culprit. Over a six-week period in...

Road safety tips for the holidays

Staying safe on the road is a priority for the Holiday period. The times of highest risk are when people are leaving for holiday destinations...

Road tripping through the Ranges

There are endless possibilities for a journey once bags are packed and the family are on the road, and there are plenty of opportunities...

Eight tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales

Christmas is done and dusted, but it might just mean you are right back to the shops for Boxing Day. Often the busiest shopping day...

CARTOON: A Christmas cartoon

Danny Zemp thinks even Santa may be a bit overwhelmed this year, with all that's going on in the world.

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...

Considering your consumption this Christmas

It can feel impossible to reduce waste when surrounded by piles of Christmas wrapping, plastic and leftover food. Consumer behaviour expert, Dr Paul Harrison,...

Free public transport on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve

The State Government has made public transport free on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve to make it easier for Victorians to celebrate with...

Understanding picky eating

Many parents may be worried about their child's picky preferences when it comes to eating with friends and family this holiday season. When your child...

A sunny Christmas day forecast in Victoria

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued its official Christmas Day forecast with most of Australia set for a warm and sunny day. Victoria can expect...

Prevents toxic plants from being near pets

Be wary of Christmas plants that are toxic to pets, pet insurance company money.co.uk has said. The company has given residents the names of 10...

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Man survives big drop at Burkes

On Friday 19 April, a young man was lucky to escape with minor injuries after falling near the popular Burke’s Lookout on the face...