Opinion
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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 Lady…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 job…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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