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A checklist for child care
The new year is a popular time for parents to enrol their children in child care.
Mums and dads may be going back to...
Sticking to those 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....
Most popular pet names for 2021
The top pet names of 2021 have been announced by the Lost Dogs’ Home, with traditional names back in fashion.
Data taken from the organisation’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 than...
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...
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...
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...