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- Parents are reminded flotation devices do not protect children from drowning.

	Record number of wild animals: RSPCA 2008 was a hectic year for RSPCA ACT, with more than 3,000 wild animals needing care.
	Staffy most popular at RSPCA The Staffordshire Bull Terrier tops Canberra's list for the breed of most dumped dog.
	ACT road toll wrap up for 2008 ACT road fatalities from alcohol drugs fell in 2008.


Detect Early Kidney Disease Kidney Health Australia is encouraging us to have our kidneys checked.	National Road Toll Rises to 50 The ACT is the only State or Territory remaining fatality free as the holiday road toll reaches 50.
Airlines Drops Domestic Fuel Surcharges Qantas and Jetstar will drop their $18 per sector domestic fuel surcharge from New Year's Day.	Don't Dump on the Salvos The Salvation Army is urging Australians not to dump unwanted goods and rubbish outside their stores.
Holiday Road Toll The national road toll has risen to 40 following a fatal smash in Queensland.	Get Active These Holidays We should get off the couch and do some exercise this summer, medical authorities urge.