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Bang for your festive buck
It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat. But…
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Have a bloomin’ beautiful Christmas
Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour to your 2023 Yule time table. Ensure your house is looking its festive, floral best…
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Safety warning from Energy Safe Victoria
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is urging residents to take care when decorating and using Christmas lights, highlighting the dangers posed by cheap and dodgy lights…
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Christmas crafts, but make it sustainable
Keeping the kids busy this Christmas time can seem like a daunting task, but there’s plenty lying around to keep them busy, you just have…
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Don’t forget your Pet this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, it’s time to consider the perfect Christmas gifts for your beloved furry companions and, if you are so inclined and…
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Be merry and let someone else wash up
Dining out for Christmas has become increasingly popular for several reasons, reflecting changing lifestyles, societal shifts, and evolving attitudes toward the holiday season. Some factors…
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Have a green, green Christmas
The festive season is a time for joy, but peak consumerism can have a harsh impact on our planet. Look outside the concrete box this…
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Stop the Abuse
Ambulance Victoria is calling on the community to support paramedics to continue doing their lifesaving work this festive season. As the holiday period approaches, many…
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Triple P advice
Triple P’s advice for beating the back-to-school blues. As school holidays draw to a close, parents and carers across Australia start to focus on the…
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Improved women’s health access
The state government has announced two new dedicated women’s health sites in early 2024 in Melbourne’s north. Health minister Mary-Anne Thomas on Tuesday announced DPV…
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Nominations open for Victorian Training Awards 2024
The state government is celebrating the achievements of Victorians within the TAFE and training sector for the 70th annual 2024 Victorian Training Awards. Nominations for…
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Stamp duty scrapped
The state government has finalised a reform that will progressively abolish stamp duty on commercial and industrial properties, including those in Hume and Whittlesea. According…













