Tag: Opinion
Memorial repairs welcomed
WITH this year’s Remembrance Day in mind, the Upwey/Belgrave RSL says the Belgrave War Memorial is now much better equipped to host public services.
Two...
Healing for the hurting
EVERY once in a while, a tragedy occurs of such magnitude that no-one is left unaffected.
This is particularly true when a small community is...
Bigger precinct in pipeline
PRIOR to the 2014 election, I committed to upgrading the Olinda pool precinct, including a much-needed regional playground facility in the hills.
Continuing on from...
Issue very intense
WELL done and thank you for printing Marilyn’s (Comerford, ‘Mail’, June 16) very important letter, I agree with Marilyn in total.
There is a quantum...
Phone footage is producers’ delight
THE big trouble with chequebook journalism is that many audiences still believe TV news stories without questioning their validity.
There’s no question that, for more...
Lenscape
IT almost doesn’t matter where you are in the Yarra Valley, the familiar mountain-scape seems almost omnipresent in the background. ‘Mail’ editor Peter Douglas...
Bring down the oak
IN MCBRIDE Street, Cockatoo, there dwells an oak tree adjacent to the op-shop.
Every autumn, the said tree does two things - it drops leaves...
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Retirement planning
IF YOU want to live retirement on your terms and not be dependent on the aged pension, don’t miss this free seminar. To...
Fire on the right target
I AM confused by the ‘Mail’ front page article last week (‘Beat back bushfires’, 16 June).
Commendable it is that $2.04 million is being distributed...
Education a major driver
EDUCATION drives our economy.
Over the past 20 years, 40 per cent of productivity growth came from the quality and skills of our workforce.
But our...
Damned in either case
NO-ONE ever said taking the unpopular road was easy. Just ask Knox City Council mayor, Cr Peter Lockwood.
Over the past few weeks, Cr Lockwood...
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Country Music Show
THE Upwey Country Music Club is presenting a Walk Up - Open Mic concert on Sunday 5 July, from 1-5 pm, at...
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Get involved in Yarra Ranges Council’s engagement for Council Plan
Stage three of Yarra Ranges Council's engagement on the Council Plan 2025-29 is now open until 15 December as Yarra Ranges Council now want...
