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Victorian fire agencies and regulator urge caution over lithium-ion battery fire risks
Victorian fire services are responding to at least one significant lithium-ion battery-related fire each week and this trend is expected to increase.
Energy Safe Victoria,...
Hot conditions prompt water safety warning
With predictions of a long hot summer, research from the Royal Life Saving Society Australia in partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia has prompted...
Know the cost of DIY
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding Victorians wanting to undertake renovations around their home to hire a professional.
Consumers must engage a registered builder...
Tips for smooth Christmas food shopping
’Tis the season for gathering with loved ones around a table full of food, but the art of food-shopping during the silly season can...
Give the gift of experiences this Christmas
Hate shopping for pressies for friends and family? Here are a range of options for experiences you can easily purchase online.
1. For the artsy...
Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event - the boxing day sales.
Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it...
The most popular Boxing Day purchases
The Australian Consumers’ Association, CHOICE has revealed what Boxing Day shoppers are most excited to purchase in the sales this year.
A survey of over...
Green gift wrapping ideas
Christmas - signifies a wrap up of another year, but it also means the wrapping of gifts.
With lots of gifts comes lots of...
Let there be light
Sparkies are warning Christmas helpers to take every precaution to protect families from dodgy Christmas light displays this festive season.
Electrical industry and safety advocates...
Aussies’ cyber sales obsession continues with record breaking month for online shopping
Christmas shoppers preparing for the gift-giving season early and making the most of discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday have set a new...
A lesson in payphone use
Grandchildren nationwide can now connect directly to the North Pole with Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa until December 24, by dialling HO HO HO...
It’s a wrap!
Christmas shopping is all wrapped up for another year, the tree is up, all that is left to do is wrap the presents.
But wrapping...
Sweet treats for Christmas
Dislayed in a festive bowl on the Christmas table, or boxed up as a gift ... these Christmas rum balls and...
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....
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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Greater governance for councils
New legislation introduced by the state government is seeking to improve the governance and integrity standards of councils across the state.
The reform of the...
