Cutting back drinking in our ‘new normal’

The latest survey data showed 25 per cent of Aussies are drinking more now than before the  pandemic started.  Australians have been usi-ng drugs and alcohol as coping strategies to deal with ongoing restrictions and COVID-induced  unemployment, anxiety, mental health problems and loss of social connectedness. Although restrictions have eased, the repercussions of  another tough […]

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  • First total fire ban declared

    First total fire ban declared

    THE first total Fire Ban for 2025-26 fire season has been declared in the Mallee. The Country Fire Authority issued the ban for Thursday 16…