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Keep your family safe this summer
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding homeowners, including those in, to ensure their swimming pool or spa is installed by a registered building...
Leading drug and alcohol foundation warns of overconsumption this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community, including those in, to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New...
Plants toxic to dogs and cats
Victorians should be on the lookout for festive plants that are toxic to pets, according to pet insurance company money.co.uk.
The company gave residents the...
Pet emergencies to look out for this summer
Snake bites and fires are emergencies that pet owners in Victoria should be wary of over summer, according to RSPCA Victoria.
RSPCA chief executive...
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....
How to keep mozzies at bay
A wet spring, and the forecast for a wetter than usual summer in eastern Australia could mean a hazardous mosquito season.
Dr Nirvana Luckraj,...
Know the five for water safety
Transport Safety Victoria is reminding boaters and paddlers, including those in Brimbank, to ‘know the five’ when they are planning to head out...
Merry Christmas from Brimbank Star Weekly
Three-week-old Hudson experienced the lead up to his first Christmas sleeping soundly in his brother Mason’s arms, inattentive to the rush of last-minute preparations...
Eight 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...
Insights into picky eating
Picky eating is something many parents deal with.
When your child rejects a substantial amount of food it can be frustrating and cause you to...
The top ticket items at this years Boxing Day sales have been revealed
The Australian Consumers' Association, CHOICE has revealed what Boxing Day shoppers, including those in Brimbank are most excited to purchase in the sales this...
Top 5 tips for shopping with kids
The holidays are a time of fun and relaxation, but often the weight of picking the perfect gift can invite unwarranted stress. Add to...
A checklist for child care
The new year is a popular time for parents to enroll their children in child care, for many reasons.
Parents may be going back...
A safe festive feast for pets
Pets might make puppy-dog eyes when they want some of whatever food is on the table, but some our Christmas favourites are actually poisonous...
Lighting up our life
Christmas lights … let’s think about the concept.
Why is Australia so big on them?
Most people, if you ask them, mention children when thinking about...
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Action needed for local bus funding
Brimbank residents have called on the state government to provide the municipality with its fair share of funding for improved bus services.
A $400 million...
