Opinion
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We can do better
ACCORDING to recent polling it appears that Labor is in a reasonably solid position as we approach the Victorian state election. Denis Napthine and Dan…
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Mindset off track
‘LIMITED Express’ trains from Belgrave to the City (41.3 kilometres) are scheduled to take 65 to 71 minutes. Many inbound passengers are forced to stand…
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Step back
COUNCILLORS, like the rest of us mere mortals, have political preferences. I was, however, under the impression that in their privileged role as local government…
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It’s time
ACCORDING to recent polling it appears that Labor is in a reasonably solid position as we approach the Victorian state election. Denis Napthine and Daniel…
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Rhyme or reason
WITH apologies to Robert Frost Monbulk, (letters last week) and Robert Frost, (San Francisco, New England, England and Florida) America’s favourite poet In last week’s…
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Laughter library
A huge thank you to Suzanne and the other Emerald Library staff members who organised what turned out to be a hilarious, fun-filled and informative…
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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…
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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 highlighting…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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 now…
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