Recent research from RMIT professors have found houses in Australia can be extremely cold due to an inadequate insulation and because houses here are typically bigger compared houses in other countries – which makes heaters ineffective and costly to run.
Motocross maestro Daniel “Chucky” Sanders remains on top position after stage seven in the 2026 Dakar Rally, despite suffering a speeding penalty. The Three Bridges…
An exploding E-bike battery ignited a fire in Warburton on 8 January, sending local CFA crews into a scramble to prevent a major bushfire. CFA units were paged at around…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 458145 Knox Council has reminded residents via their news updates page that Quarry Lake is still hosting levels of bacteria considered risky to animal…
Two free and vital bushfire prep sessions run by the local CFA in the Dandenong Ranges will go ahead this week. The Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade CFA will host the…
A local community house has had to pivet after an unexpected closure, letting the community know via social media. Selby Community House has reported via social media that their building…
Recovery efforts are ongoing in a region completely decimated by raging bushfires, though for many, the future remains uncertain. Two major Victorian bushfires are expected to burn for weeks, including…
A resident in Buxton confirmed cold ash began to fall over the township early on Friday afternoon, but was hopeful it wouldn’t increase before the wind changed direction. At around…
If it is time for that holiday of a lifetime, a retirement trip with a chance to see and visit exotic countries and cultures then it’s time to explore Viking’s…
Today, Friday 9 January is a day of extreme risk in Victoria, with fires already burning, extreme weather forecast and a catastrophic fire danger rating across large parts of the…
Victoria’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking federal approval for its forest fire management works, with a strategic assessment underway. An agreement for the assessment was…
Melbourne’s water storages levels have dipped below 75 per cent in 2026, caused by hot, dry conditions, record-low streamflows and higher household use last year according to Melbourne Water’s Annual…
