Tag: Opinion
Voluntary sacrifice for empire
THANKS to Mr Glazebrook of Endeavour Hills for responding to my letter (Fight Worth Fighting, News, 27 February).
Mr Glazebrook certainly has a unique...
Mayor won’t take a stand
Geoff Ablett, in your interview with the News on 20 March you informed Casey ratepayers that you see no conflict of interest between your...
Over managed
Councils have stung Victorians with rate rises totalling $2 billion above the rate of inflation in the past 10 years.
This is a report...
Tokens of thanks
ANZAC Day is still four weeks away but this year Anzac badges and tokens will be available in local schools from Tuesday 1 April.
This...
Crossing concerns
I urge local residents to join the campaign for a much needed crossing on Pound Road, near the Hampton Park Seniors Centre and bowls...
Trains on the line
Premier Denis Napthine recently announced a $2 to $2.5 billion investment to transform the Pakenham and Cranbourne railway lines.
The project will increase the carrying...
Fast response
I refer to the article Crossing Mooted in the Berwick News last week.
The article stated that I was writing to VicRoads on behalf of...
Limit booze ads
FAMILY violence can be reduced if we tackle the prime underlying cause - excessive alcohol advertising.
Reducing the amount of advertising of alcohol is...
Levy good for bank deposits
I APPEAL to the average person to see the desirability of a national container deposit levy.
I walk and cycle in my area and...
Unnecessary sacrifice
THANKS to John Howard of Cranbourne (Fight Worth Fighting, News, 27 February) for his response to my letter about the Australian Anzac tradition and...
Road ribbons don’t cut it
JASON Wood has been back in La Trobe for all of five minutes and he is already claiming credit for the duplication of Clyde...
The show goes on
With perfect weather on our side, the community came out in the thousands to enjoy the Berwick and District Agricultural Show at the weekend.
The...
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Gembrook legatee marks 25 years
Gembrook Stalwart Norm Smith has been further recognised for his service to veterans and their families with Melbourne Legacy marking 25 years of service...
