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Christmas preparation for parents, managing expectations
While Christmas is a joyous and exciting time for young families, it can also be a quite stressful, anxious and overwhelming time for parents who…
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Festive period brings increased fire risks
Between sipping wine by the fire and decorating the tree with multicoloured lights, Christmas is everyone’s favourite time of year. But with all that festive…
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The origins of Santa Claus
While the name Santa Claus is known, used and loved by many, not only in Australia but across the globe, the man or myth truly…
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Festive self-care important for those with a disability and their carers
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year ahead.…
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Stay on top of medicine habits these holidays
Exciting holidays or friend and family fun provides a welcome distraction from the hustle and bustle over the holiday period, but it is important to…
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Rethinking the gift of a puppy for Christmas
If you’re thinking about giving your loved one a puppy as a gift this Christmas, Dogs Australia urges you to “think twice”. “Puppies can’t be…
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Man airlifted after crashing outside Wandin East custom car show
The Wandin Rotary Custom Car and Bike Show went extremely well on Wednesday 21 December, bar for a car crash that occurred outside the venue,…
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With rising data leaks and scams, a warning to be careful where you donate money to
Before donating to charity this Christmas and festive season, heed the warning of the national charity regulator. Acting Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commissioner Deborah Jenkins…
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Register burn-offs to help prevent fire danger
Victoria’s fire and emergency service agencies are urging community members to register their burn-offs as they prepare their properties for fire season. Launched in 2020,…
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Australia’s hardest hit will go without food this Christmas
For 15.7 million Aussies (61 per cent), Christmas will be anything but joyous due to the impact of the rising cost of living, according to…
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Framing mental health conversations through art
Giving young people a space to express their true selves was one of the foundational traits of the Lilydale Youth Hub and in its final…
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Top five tips for shopping with kids at Christmas
The holiday season is a time for Mount Evelyn residents to enjoy, but with the season often comes stress from shopping. Add to that managing…