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Obesity and overweight overtake tobacco disease burden
The Public Health Association of Australia has reacted to the release of The Australian Burden of Disease Study 2024 report today, calling for Government...
Survey shines light on high risk for asthma sufferers this bushfire season
A new survey commissioned by Asthma Australia has revealed that 81 per cent of Australians and 90 per cent of those who have or...
Road safety key focus this year
Following another “devastating year” on the state’s roads in 2024, Victoria Police is reiterating that road safety will remain a key priority area in...
Summer fun at Scienceworks
With school holidays already halfway through, Scienceworks is ensuring there’s no shortage of family fun entertainment in the coming weeks.
Summer is looking to be...
Drivers confused about legal use of car horn
An RACV online poll has revealed the majority of Victorians are confused about the legal use of car horns.
Responding to the question: ‘When is...
Child car seat safety reminder
RACV has provided an important reminder to parents and carers travelling on Victorian roads over the summer holidays – please regularly check the fit,...
Tips to minimise the chance of a house fire
Emergency services respond to about 3000 house fires across the state year, residents in can follow these simple tips from the Victorian Country Fire...
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...
Get back to basics for boat safety
Safe Transport Victoria is encouraging boaters to get back to basics and stay safe on the water is the message for boaters returning to...
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...
Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays
As Lifeline prepares for its busiest time of year, Australians are being encouraged to take time out to plan for how they will cope...
Test safety switches annually
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution.
Victorian firefighters attend...
Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers
Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to keep the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances top of mind.
Once a house...
Don’t let your campfire become a bushfire this Summer
Fire authorities and public land managers have called on anyone camping in Victorian parks, reserves and forests this summer to check the conditions and...
Kidsafe calls for urgent action on low speed vehicle runovers
On average, each year in Victoria, 41 children are killed or injured in low speed vehicle runover incidents. While hospitalisation rates have decreased over...
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Lions lose thriller
It wasn’t the start to 2025 that Taylors Lakes was hoping for as it went down in a thriller to Oakleigh in the Victorian...
