Opinion
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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 now…
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Lessons not learned
The current sale of Lilydale TAFE and university at Lilydale by the Napthine government will be a fire sale as we all loose on the…
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Gateway to success
I’d like to congratulate the Lilydale Junior Football Club for organising the Lilydale Community Festival which was held on Saturday 29 March 2014. The festival…
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Rights at centre of care
Last week an historic reform took place in the Victorian Parliament that will change the way we treat mental health patients in our state. The…
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Laughing stock
With regards to Clause 4.1 of Order 1/2013: 1. What are council’s recommendations for changing established behaviour and territories of existing cats without causing stress…
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Thoughts for the fallen
Christine Fyffe (Evelyn MP) Breakout quote “We must learn from our mistakes of the past and ensure that our modern-day veterans are cared for, despite…
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It’s about money, not safety
Your report in the 5 November issue made me laugh out loud (Campaign Targets High-Risk Road). The new police crackdown on the Belgrave/Gembrook road has…
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Warrior’s a worry
At last the real reason. Last week’s letter from our regular complainer Alan Coutinho Hogan (Something to Look Forward To, Mail Opinion, 5 November) revealed…
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