Tag: Opinion
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 our...
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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Fatal collision in Gembrook
A motorcycle rider has died following a collision in Gembrook on Saturday evening.
Police have been told the rider was travelling on Soldiers Road, near...
