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Tips for saving on back to school costs
Now Christmas is over, families are bracing for the hefty costs that come with outfitting children for the new academic year.
From clothing and supplies...
Family fun that won’t break the bank
As summer unfolds, many families are looking for ways to enjoy quality time together without spending a fortune.
While summer holidays often come with...
Research shows alcohol labels are commonly misunderstood
A study from Cancer Council Victoria found three in four Australian adults misunderstood at least one health-related claim on an alcohol product, incorrectly believing...
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...
Kidsafe calls for urgent action on low speed vehicle runovers
On average, each year in Victoria, 41 children are killed or injured in low speed vehicle runover incidents. While hospitalisation rates have decreased over...
Caravan industry calls for safety first this holiday season as 2.8 million hit the...
Whether towing a caravan, charging lithium-ion batteries, or enjoying the amenities of a caravan park, planning and awareness are key to ensuring a happy...
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...
Obesity and overweight overtake tobacco disease burden
The Public Health Association of Australia has reacted to the release of The Australian Burden of Disease Study 2024 report, calling for Government action...
Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event - the boxing day sales.
Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it...
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...
Young donor recipient encourages Victorians to register and give hope
Young heart transplant recipient Milly Johnston and her family are issuing a plea to Victorians to give the gift of hope this holiday season...
Creamy eggnog to put you in the festive mood
Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Its origins are thought to date back to medieval Europe, where people...
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Settled start to school for Wandin Yallock Primary School preps
22 Prep students made a positive start to school life at Wandin Yallock Primary School.
Learning their way around the school, meeting their peers and...
