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Australian Federal Police ask parents to focus on safety when buying tech gifts this Christmas
The AFP is urging parents who are buying internet-enabled devices for their children this Christmas to install safety features and talk to their children about…
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Give the gift of experiences this Christmas
Hate shopping for pressies for friends and family? Here are a range of options for experiences you can easily purchase online. 1. For the artsy…
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Tips for smooth Christmas food shopping
’Tis the season for gathering with loved ones around a table full of food, but the art of food-shopping during the silly season can be…
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10 things to do to fuel the festive feels
Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s 10 things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing. Decorate. Yes it’s an obvious…
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Have a green, green Christmas
The festive season is a time for joy, but peak consumerism can have a harsh impact on our planet. Look outside the concrete box this…
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The gift of gardening
One of the great things about gardening, particularly home gardening, is the gift of giving. This can be either in what has been grown or…
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Windows amaze with festive cheer as four crowned winners
From those draped in snow to create a winter wonderland to those using colour to bring festive cheer, the Yarra Ranges Council Christmas Window Competition…
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Police issue warning ahead of bushfire season
As the weather warms up and the risk of fire increases, Victoria Police is urging people to ensure they are aware of their personal responsibility…
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‘Likely be the hardest Christmas in the Salvos’ 140-year history’
The Salvation Army in Australia is gearing up for its biggest Christmas ever as new research shows 6.3 million Australians (29.9 per cent) will struggle…
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Warburton Arts Centre entrance safety works
Yarra Ranges Council will be undertaking works to reduce slips outside of the Arts Centre Warburton. From 23 December, sections of footpath will be cordoned…
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Survey shines light on high risk for asthma sufferers this bushfire season
A new survey commissioned by Asthma Australia has revealed that 81 per cent of Australians and 90 per cent of those who have or care…
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Merry festive season!
Well this brings us to the end of another full year – one with everything from environmental challenges, community initiatives and unfortunately, some tragic news…