The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding homeowners to ensure their swimming pool or spa is installed by a registered building practitioner and has a compliant safety fence, to avoid ...

An RACV online poll has revealed the majority of Victorians are confused about the legal use of car horns. Responding to the question: ‘When is it legal to use your car horn?,’ only 11 per cent of ...

Safe Transport Victoria is encouraging boaters to get back to basics and stay safe on the water is the message for boaters returning to the water this summer. The Back to Basics program reminds ...

Caravan towing and safety has been urged as 2.8 million people are expected to hit the road over the holiday period. (Supplied) Whether towing a caravan, charging lithium-ion batteries, or enjoying ...

The Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Parks Victoria are urging responsible recreation as Victorians take a well-earned break this holiday season. Trail bike-riding, ...

RACV has provided an important reminder to parents and carers travelling on Victorian roads over the summer holidays – please regularly check the fit, safety rating and rules for your child car seats.

Emergency services respond to about 3000 house fires across the state year, residents in can follow these simple tips from the Victorian Country Fire Authority, to minimise the chances of a blaze ...

Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution. Victorian firefighters attend more than 300 ...

Victoria's fire authorities are asking people to keep the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances. (supplied) Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to keep the ...

Kidsafe is calling for urgent action on low speed vehicle runovers with almost one death or injury recorded per week. (Kidsafe) On average, each year in Victoria, 41 children are killed or injured in ...

Fire authorities and public land managers have called on anyone camping in Victorian parks, reserves and forests this summer to check the conditions and brush up on campfire safety. The Conservation ...

With predictions of a long, hot summer, research from the Royal Life Saving Society Australia in partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia has prompted urgent calls to keep water safety top of mind ...