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Plan your next adventure

Eyewatch - Moorabool Police Service Area Losing track of where you're going on a hike is anything but hill-arious. The GPS in your phone...

Know your fire danger levels

VicEmergency Fire Danger Ratings have changed across Australia. In Victoria, whilst we’ve had a wet spring and start to summer, the risk of bush and grass...

Stay cool and safe

VicEmergency With the temperatures set to heat up across the state during summer, there are a few ways you can keep cool and stay safe. -...

Watch out for creepy crawlies

VicEmergency When returning to a flood-affected area be aware that rodents, snakes or spiders could be trapped in your home, shed or garden. Some snakes and...

It will kill you

Better Health Channel Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that you cannot see or smell. Symptoms of CO poisoning are non-specific and can be mistaken...

111-years ago

Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Inc. The attack happened outside the Border Inn (now Flanagans) Constable Jones died in Melbourne a few days later...

Driver distraction

Victoria Police Drivers are ten times more at risk of a crash if they are using their mobile phone while driving. Taking your eyes...

Know what you’re handling

Better Health Channel Legionnaires’ disease, a form of pneumonia, can be caused by Legionella longbeachae and Legionella pneumophila bacteria. These harmful bacteria can be inhaled or...

New Year – new you

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care New Year, new me for 2023? Build towards positive and sustainable healthy eating changes this year by: -...

Tourism data shows strong recovery

New research has revealed Victoria’s tourism industry continues to rebound strongly from the era of pandemic lockdowns, with spending getting closer to pre-pandemic levels. The...

Pool safety essentials

Better Health Channel  Got a pool? Make sure you have your pool safety essentials in place.

• Always supervise children around water.
• Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)...

Why potatoes don’t deserve a bad reputation

With low or no-carbohydrate diets rising in popularity in recent times, the humble potato is now regularly overlooked in favour of other vegetables. In fact,...