Opinion
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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 and…
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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 role…
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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 by…
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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…
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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 club.…
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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…
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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…
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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 in…
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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 have…
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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 WWI.…
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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 Road.…
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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…