Opinion
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Money down the drain
PREMIER Daniel Andrews’ decision not to proceed with the former Coalition Government’s visionary East West Link infrastructure project will see Victorians paying out over $800…
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Deep connection with soldiers’ stories
By TONY SMITH MHR ONE often overlooked fact of World War I is the first shot of the war was fired in Australian territory. Another…
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Lenscape
THERE’S little doubt the Yarra Valley is one of the most spectacular places in Victoria, when it comes to snapping inspiring images. Sharyn Walker captured…
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Dangerous corner
IN RESPONSE to Kath Gannaway’s article on the dangerous corner near Graceburn Aqueduct (Mail, 8 April), I am enraged by this news. My husband had…
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Down to road safety
NO matter which roads you’re travelling on in our beautiful state, there are many reasons to drive carefully. But for those who drive on our…
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Get a move on
YARRA Ranges Council and the Yarra Glen Tennis Club have already spent thousands of dollars restoring a heritage clubhouse, but there is no electricity or…
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Secrecy is disturbing
WHY the secrecy regarding the sale of the Warburton Caravan Park? I think this is disgraceful behaviour by the council. We’re told the matter was…
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Say thanks to volunteers
AS the local Member for Eildon in the Victorian Parliament, I am always involved in supporting local volunteer organisations in the Yarra Ranges community –…
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Small towns need support
IT has been sad to see so many small businesses close in towns like Yarra Glen over the years. It is also confusing to see…
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Bushfire sign a must
WARBURTON has been declared one of the most at-risk townships and areas for bushfires, yet the township does not have a Fire Danger Rating sign.…
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Nothing could prepare soldiers for war
ONE hundred years ago today, soldiers from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps – ANZACs were on Lemnos, a sun-bathed Greek island situated in…
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Chop and change
YARRA Glen residents are reported to have raised their eyebrows over the removal of 10 oak trees along Bell Street north, opposite Symons Street, making…