Tag: Opinion
We can do better
ACCORDING to recent polling it appears that Labor is in a reasonably solid position as we approach the Victorian state election.
Denis Napthine and Dan...
Mindset off track
'LIMITED Express' trains from Belgrave to the City (41.3 kilometres) are scheduled to take 65 to 71 minutes.
Many inbound passengers are forced to stand...
Step back
COUNCILLORS, like the rest of us mere mortals, have political preferences.
I was, however, under the impression that in their privileged role as local government...
It’s time
ACCORDING to recent polling it appears that Labor is in a reasonably solid position as we approach the Victorian state election. Denis Napthine and...
Rhyme or reason
WITH apologies to Robert Frost Monbulk, (letters last week) and Robert Frost, (San Francisco, New England, England and Florida) America’s favourite poet
In last...
Laughter library
A huge thank you to Suzanne and the other Emerald Library staff members who organised what turned out to be a hilarious, fun-filled and...
Biodiversity blow
The Friends of Sherbrooke Forest wish to protest at the removal of mature eucalypt trees along the Puffing Billy corridor.
Together with the Friends of...
Wake up to the problem
This week in the Herald Sun, James Currie claimed that Tecoma is not “the sleepy little hollow” it is made out to be by...
Carers need to be friends
I have a neighbour who is nearly 100 years old.
She lives at home, with help from carers who assist with shopping, showering and cleaning.
Recently...
Frontline of global eco-war
Comment by MARTHA BRENINGER
As one of the Tecoma 8, sued by McDonald’s last year for trespass, I have been growing weary of people who...
Showing leadership
In response to our local MP’s comments about the wonderful announcement by Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews last week.
What our local member fails to get...
The cats will play
A very wise decision by Yarra Ranges Shire Council to introduce a cat curfew.
We have lived in the Dandenongs for nearly 20 years...
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A Queer Legal saga
Melbourne-based author Sam Elkin presented a thought-provoking group chat in honour of IDAHOBIT Day to celebrate the recent release of his book.
Knox Libary hosted...
