Tag: Opinion
End of days
THE commemoration of Anzac Day is a wonderful tradition, a day each and every one should always remember.
Together with Australia Day, they are without...
When is enough, enough
I HAVE the strongest possible complaint about these protesters in Tecoma; this time overstepping the line.
They were recently holding out a puppet of Ronald...
Gallipoli poem a favourite
POPULAR letter-writer in the Mail over many years, Jerry Hughes of Mount Dandenong, has contributed the following poem about Gallipoli.
Mr Hughes suffered from a...
Think of the modern Anzacs
ANZAC Day has deep significance for all Australians.
While experiences of the Anzac spirit may vary for each individual, every Australian surely can appreciate the...
Time to acknowledge volunteers
THIS year National Volunteer Week will be celebrated from 11-17 May.
Every day around the country, people are giving of their time and skills to...
Deep connection with soldiers’ stories
ONE often overlooked fact of World War I is the first shot of the war was fired in Australian territory.
Another little known fact is...
Lenscape
IT’S fair to say Emerald has some of the most colourful characters in the region. So, Mail photographer Rob Carew has done a fantastic...
Environment commitment off to a flyer
"The Green Army is making a real difference to the environment..."
THE $2.04 million Dandenong Ranges Environment and Bushfire Fuel Reduction Grants Program is off...
Population debate needed
MANY who contributed to the creation of the shire’s environment strategy deserve to be congratulated for their insights and effort.
It is a pity, then,...
Macca’s cash hard to swallow
IN RELATION to the article ‘Macca’s chips in for RSL’, (The Mail, 31 March).
Question: Since when does a wholly American-owned corporation, with hand on...
It’s down to road safety
NO matter which roads you’re travelling on in our beautiful state, there are many reasons to drive carefully.
But for those who drive on our...
Lenscape
MANY early-risers in the region would have admired the morning mist this week. Almost every sunrise, the mist has sat beautifully among the renowned...
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Belgrave netball player hits 300 games in the league
The Belgrave FNC celebrated a massive milestone with netball sensation Donna Gray - describing her as a ‘household name’ since 2011.
Donna is the...
