Tag: Opinion
Not loony and left
IF BRIAN Hannan were to be believed (‘Broken record hard to swallow’, The Mail, 28 April), the anti-McDonald’s protestors are nothing better than a...
Question marks over Fiskville
IN REPLY to your article (“Fiskville closed for good - good, says Mick”, Mail, 7 April) I wish to advise the following:
It was noted...
Lenscape
IN ANOTHER wonderful addition for Lenscape in the Mail, Robyn Kuys from Emerald took this ripper at Emerald Lake Park during a weekend visit....
Anzac Avenue the work of dedicated team
By PETER MALONEY
ON 11 MARCH the sun shone on Emerald.
The Emerald RSL and the Emerald community welcomed Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and...
Broken record hard to swallow
IN KARL Williams’ letter (Macca’s Cash Hard To Swallow, Mail, 14 April), he forgot to mention he is one of the key anti-Macca’s protesters.
But,...
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...
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Best films of 2024 list
The fact that I couldn't compile a full top ten of bad movies last week already shows what a good year 2024 was for...
