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  • CARTOON: A Christmas cartoon

    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

    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 consume…

  • Considering your consumption this Christmas

    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, said…

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

    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 family…

  • Understanding picky eating

    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

    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

    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…

  • 4 tips for the best Christmas grocery shopping experience

    4 tips for the best Christmas grocery shopping experience

    Getting a last-minute shop done on Christmas Eve? Follow these tips to help make the experience as smooth as possible. 1. Plan ahead Sit down…

  • Businesses urged to pre-plan to save hurt later on

    Businesses urged to pre-plan to save hurt later on

    Planning and checks are always a good idea for businesses before they embark on the holiday period. Environmental Protection Authority’ western metropolitan regional manager Steve…

  • Easy last-minute gifts for pets

    Easy last-minute gifts for pets

    It is certainly much easier to find something special for a much-loved family pet and RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz Walker says there are…

  • Get creative with your Christmas wrapping

    Get creative with your Christmas wrapping

    With the Christmas haul of gifts all coming together, perhaps it might be worth thinking a bit outside the box before popping pressies under the…

  • Learn your lesson about lights

    Learn your lesson about lights

    Sparkies are warning households to take every precaution to prevent an electrical emergency caused by dodgy Christmas light displays this festive season. Electrical industry and…

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