Top tips for taking your dogs on a road trip these school holidays
More and more Aussies are choosing to take their dogs on road trips – and Dogs Australia urges dog owners to heed some key...
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,...
Become an RSPCA guardian angel
It's a busy time of year at RSPCA, with thousands of animals from across the country, including in , headed through their doors.
RSPCA...
Don’t buy pets on a whim: RSPCA
Pets can make life richer for owners, but purchasing one should not be made on a whim.
According RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz...
Sticking to those New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made....
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...
Getting your child ready for prep
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s life and a major transition.
So how do you best prepare your child for Prep?...
Calming cats and dogs during fireworks
The wonder of fireworks might be exciting for humans, but the loud noise during New Year’s Eve celebrations can be stressful for pets.
According to...
Leading drug and alcohol foundation warns of overconsumption this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community, including those in, to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New...
Free PTV this New Year’s Eve
Public transport will be free for those traveling on New Year’s Eve.
Passengers won’t be required to touch on their myki and will not be...
Museum of Illustrations
160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG
(From the pages of the Geelong Chronicle)
MR KREITMAYER’S MUSEUM OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Mr Kreitmayer, of Melbourne, brought his Museum of Illustrations to...
New bridge over Barwon River
160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG
(From the pages of the Geelong Chronicle)
PRINCE ALBERT BRIDGE
In September 1862, the newspaper carried an important story for the inhabitants...