Budgeting to go back to school
New data has indicated the financial pressure on families could be heightened this month, with new school supplies likely to burn a hole in...
Resorting to RAT tests in 2023
Despite a national average of 8,950 daily cases in Australia over the first three days of 2023, the threat of Covid-19 seems to be...
Carting free coffee to the community at KSBC
Part of the philosophy of Kilsyth South Baptist Church (KSBC) is to go out into the community to provide services where needed and that’s...
Clearing the way for your local CFA
With the threat of fire looming at any time throughout summer, local fire brigades are urging residents to help keep their properties as accessible...
Mural says thank you to Maroondah Hospital staff
Lilydale artist Brad Colling has just finished painting a week-long mural at Maroondah Hospital as a way to say thank you to staff for...
Heat warning as temperatures expected to hit high 30s
With temperatures expected to reach into the mid to high 30s for the rest of the week, VicEmergency has reminded people to be cautious...
Interest rates ‘hold people back’ from purchasing despite historic house price decline
With house prices seeing a record decline around the country, Mooroolbark real estate agents are seeing similar trends occur on their doorstep as interest...
Carving it up at the new Coldstream Station Pump Track
The Coldstream Station Pump Track opened up on Tuesday 20 December 2022 and has been a hit with families over the holiday period.
The just...
River quality risks important to consider before you swim
Hot summer sun finally appears to have arrived in 2023, with temperatures in the thirties seeing swimming spots highly sought after.
The Yarra River is...
How Victorians can save energy while beating the heat this summer
Now that summer has finally arrived in Victoria and we’re getting prolonged spells of warm weather, it’s time to think about how we...
Five reasons to visit Olinda
Bushwalks
Olinda is the perfect starting point for a walk through Sherbrooke Forest and it rewards visitors with not only spectacular views, but a pleasantly...
Protecting birds from disease this summer
Bird owners are being urged by Agriculture Victoria to help prevent emergency animal diseases through the routine use of biosecurity measures at home, sales,...
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Bystander defibrillation proven to have long-term, positive effect on cardiac arrest...
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are emphasising the importance of early intervention for cardiac arrest cases, following a study that found a defibrillator shock from...
