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Can you cure a hangover?
After New Year’s Eve you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people, nursing a hangover…
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Keep your family safe this summer
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding homeowners to ensure their swimming pool or spa is installed by a registered building practitioner and has a…
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Calming cats and dogs during fireworks
Loud noises like fireworks during New Year’s Eve celebrations can be stressful for pets. According to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz Walker, there are…
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Consider camping this holiday season
Faced with months of lockdown and travel restrictions over the past two years, Victorians have gotten pretty good at exploring their backyard instead of jetting…
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Asthma deaths remain stubbornly high in Victoria
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that asthma-related deaths remain stubbornly high in Victoria, especially for women aged over 75 years.…
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Save triple-0 for emergencies
Victorians are again being reminded to save calling triple-0 for emergencies. The “Save Lives, Save 000 for Emergencies” campaign was relaunched earlier this year. More…
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How to tell someone is having a stroke
If you or someone you know was having a stroke, would you know? The Stroke Foundation recommends using the F.A.S.T test which is an easy…
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Don’t get caught out this summer
It’s beginning to look a lot like road trip season – with new research from Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) revealing one in five Aussies are…
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Finding your furry friends these holidays
There are many things Victorians can do if their furry family members gets lost this holiday season, according to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz…
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Keeping your home safe while on holidays
Keeping your home safe while away on holidays is an important issue to keep in mind during the festive period. Neighbourhood Watch has some tips…
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The best road trips in Australia
The Great Ocean Road has been shortlisted as one of Australia’s greatest road trips. With the holiday season upon us, lockdowns, closed states and no…
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Men urged to be sun smart
As Victorians head off on summer holidays and enjoy freedom from Covid restrictions, SunSmart has issued a reminder to use sun protection. The campaign specifically…