Regional road deaths a concern
The State Government has reinforced its focus on reducing road trauma in the new year after the number of people killed on Victoria’s roads...
Four people rescued on Black Spur after car drove off embankment
Emergency service crews were called to a high angle rescue on the Black Spur in Fernshaw early yesterday evening after a car drove off...
Primary care centre to open at Maroondah Hospital to reduce ED pressure
A priority primary care centre (PPCC) will soon be opening at Maroondah Hospital to give a free alternative to visiting an emergency department (ED)....
Native garden hidden among the trees
Hidden off the beaten track in Kalorama and tucked away among the trees, with a casual view out over the valley, is an exploration...
How to manage kids’ screen time
As the school holidays begin, how to manage kids’ screen time is front-of-mind for many families across the country. Understanding the challenges, experts from...
RSPCA gives tips on how to prepare pets for summer
Summer is on us and, with fewer pandemic restrictions in place, many Victorians are preparing for the holidays.
Regardless of whether it’s a vacation...
Research shows most toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations
More than three quarters (78 per cent) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets fail to meet all sugar recommendations set by the World...
Ausnet preparing for summer of wild weather
AusNet has begun an extensive works program to help ensure it can supply safe and reliable power to their customers, with wild weather continuing...
Citizen rescuers warned: if in doubt, don’t go out
Alarming drowning statistics from Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have revealed that bystanders attempting to rescue someone drowning are at highest risk of drowning themselves.
According...
A picture worth 1000 words
Throughout the year, moments are captured on camera and Star Mail has complied some of the very best photographic moments from across the community,...
New round of local history grants opens
A new round of the Local History Grants Program has been opened by the Labor government to support community organisations in preserving and sharing...
Is it possible to 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...
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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...
