Tag: Opinion
Fire restrictions ending
In this week's cartoon, Danny Zemp is thinking about fire restriction ending in the Yarra Ranges and Dandenong Ranges.
Another market we can’t afford
Rising petrol prices and the a crazy housing market has got cartoonist Danny Zemp thinking about another market we can't afford.
Lies, damned lies and untruths
Mark Twain and Benjamin Disraeli who both, at times, used the saying, “Lies, damned lies and statistics”. The saying means using false statistics,(lies and...
War in a child’s eyes
A review of I Am Sasha by Anita Selzer
As the world once again feels the impact of war, Anita Selzer's I Am Sasha...
Alien abduction in the hills: fact or fiction?
One of the hills most persevering legends — it was even mentioned on X-Files revival —is the 1993 abduction of Kelly Cahill, which took...
Letter to the Editor: Ash Wednesday fire
Your article brought back some memories our family home of 38 years was at Belgrave South and the day and the following months were...
CARTOON: Water quality’s a stinker
Cartoonist Danny Zemp has been inspired for this week's cartoon by an article published on water quality research being conducted on the Yarra River....
The elusive Evelyn explained
It pains me that some people still persist in claiming that Mt Evelyn was named after Evelyn Heales, daughter of Richard Heales, Premier of...
The benefits of Pilates
Pilates has become hugely popular in recent years – but why do physios, personal trainers and others love Pilates so much?
Let’s understand the basics...
A challenging year for Upwey Men’s Shed
2021 has been another challenging year for many with all the lockdowns and particularly with finding a site and progressing our shed construction. Our...
The importance of making a Will
Making a Will might be something you haven’t given much thought to, but it is one of the most important things we can do...
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Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out
When dining out at a restaurant with kids, it's essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained and engaged....
