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Planning for this New Year’s Eve
Now that restrictions have been lifted for people in the Dandenong Ranges and house gatherings are here to stay, a house party seems in order…
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Can you cure a hangover?
After New Year’s Eve you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people, nursing a hangover…
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What’s on in January?
There is plenty to get excited about in the Hills and Dandenong Ranges in the new year! Parks Victoria will be running a volunteer-led walk…
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Finding Christmas lights near you
It’s December and that means it is time to go Christmas light hunting, so Star Mail has put together a list of where you can…
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Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times. In the midst of a global pandemic, the festive season can feel pretty overwhelming for…
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Be careful with Christmas leftovers
With a shortage of vets nationally and emergency veterinary hospitals already at capacity, vets are urging people around Victoria not to allow their pets to…
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Q&A with Gareth Hart
1. What is something people don’t know about you? I have an irrational fear of velvet. After spending my lifetime in the theatre (usually with…
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Department of Health advice for a Covid-safe Christmas
The Department of Health has published COVIDSafe advice for hosts and attendees of household Christmas parties at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/covidsafe-gatherings. The advice includes a checklist for hosts…
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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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4 tips for the best Christmas grocery shopping experience
Are you hosting Christmas this year? Or have you been asked to bring a plate or two? Trying to avoid going to the shops as…
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Operation roadside
Police began operation roadside on Friday 17 December to target impaired drivers, speeding, mobile phone use and seat belt offenses on the road. On the…
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Knox Immerse winners announced
As Knox Immerse 2021 art festival comes to a close, Knox City Council has awarded several prizes to honour outstanding contributions to this year’s art…
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