Eating disorder distress expected to increase for holiday season
For those living with an eating disorder, food-centric holidays, like Christmas and new years, can be exceptionally challenging and Butterfly, the national charity dedicated...
Test safety switches annually
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution.
Victorian firefighters attend...
Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers
Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to keep the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances top of mind.
Once a house...
Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period.
ADF...
Sticking to New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made....
Plan your travel this summer
Western suburbs motorists are being urged to plan ahead as roadworks ramp up over the summer.
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, work on the...
Can you cure a hangover?
After seeing in the New Year you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people,...
Know the cost of DIY
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding Victorians wanting to undertake renovations around their home to hire a professional.
Consumers must engage a registered builder...
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...
Ham it up with leftovers
A leg of Christmas ham is always a festive treat many families look forward to every year however, there always seems to be leftovers...
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...
Preparing kids to go back to school
Parents and guardians across Australia are gearing up for the back-to-school season. Whether it’s the first day of school or the start of a...
A safe festive feast for pets
Pets might make puppy-dog eyes when they want some of whatever food is on the table, but some our Christmas favourites are actually poisonous...
Don’t forget your Pet this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, it's time to consider the perfect Christmas gifts for your beloved furry companions and, if you are so inclined...
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...
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Free basketball clinics
Young people looking to get fit and play basketball are encouraged to try out with the Good News Power Basketball Club in Tarneit.
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