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  • Screen time can impact school readiness

    Screen time can impact school readiness

    Worrying new research has shown too much screen time and not enough play time could put children developmentally behind when they start school. The study,…

  • Wildlife Victoria asks motorists to slow down on the roads this holiday period

    Wildlife Victoria asks motorists to slow down on the roads this holiday period

    Each year, thousands of native animals are killed or injured on Victoria’s roads. Over a six-week period in the December 2021-January 2022 school holidays, Wildlife…

  • What to do with your leftover ham

    What to do with your leftover ham

    A leg of Christmas ham is always a festive treat many families look forward to every year however, there always seems to be leftovers you’re…

  • Avocados intake on the rise

    Avocados intake on the rise

    Australians have eaten more avocados in 2022 than ever before, new research unveiled. Figures outlined by Avocados Australia’s “Facts at a glance,” show that in…

  • Bean blitz by The Heart Foundation

    Bean blitz by The Heart Foundation

    ‘Bean’ thinking about shaking things up in the kitchen? The Heart Foundation is encouraging more Australian’s to cook with lovely legumes in a new initiative,…

  • A safe festive feast for pets

    A safe festive feast for pets

    We all know the face they pull when your pet wants some of whatever food is on the table. But some of our Christmas favourites…

  • Finding your furry friends these holidays

    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 Liz…

  • Planning for this New Year’s Eve

    Planning for this New Year’s Eve

    With another New Year’s Eve looming, now is the time to start planning on how best to welcome in 2023. If you love music festivals,…

  • Plants toxic to dogs and cats

    Plants toxic to dogs and cats

    Victorians should be on the lookout for Christmas plants that are toxic to pets, pet insurance company money.co.uk has said. The company has given residents…

  • Don’t forget to slip, slop, slap

    Don’t forget to slip, slop, slap

    With the state’s health system already under pressure, SunSmart is pleading with Victorians not to become complacent with their sun protection. Head of SunSmart Heather…

  • Be careful with Christmas leftovers

    Be careful with Christmas leftovers

    With a shortage of vets nationally and emergency veterinary hospitals already at capacity, vets are urging the public not to allow their pets to consume…

  • Eight tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales

    Eight tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales

    Christmas day is creeping up which only means one thing – so is Boxing Day. Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can…

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