Letters
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Writing is the foundation to good communication
MOST kids starting school in 2018 will come to learning to write with a solid foundation built through their pre-school drawing.The ways that kids make…
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Places can lose value by its residents’ attitude
TO Resident (Text Talk, Janaury 26), I also live in Dareton.The street I live in has beautifully maintained homes and gardens on both sides of…
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Turn attention to other hazard areas
I AM bemused by the Mildura Rural City Council wasting money on the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Twelfth Street and Ontario…
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Ryan’s recognition well-deserved
Congratulations to Denis Ryan on his receipt of an Order of Australia for his tireless work, particularly in his pursuit of Monster Day in the…
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Free course to help people manage money
Australia’s largest debt counselling charity, Christians Against Poverty (CAP), are running their free budgeting course “CAP Money” at the Anglican Parish of Sunraysia South (APOSS)…
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Wave of opinion in favour of date change
ON the 80th anniversary of the first Day of Mourning, it seems more Australians than ever are open to changing the date of Australia Day.While…
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Boardwalk should be there for everyone
WHEN is Parks Victoria going to complete repairs to the boardwalk and stairs at Redgum Gully, Red Cliffs?This historic early settlement gully and picturesque walking…
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Contradictions in having a day off
I AM quite bemused at the attempts by the Greens, some Melbourne councils and a scattering of indigenous identities to ban or change Australia Day…
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Bold and better for hair-raising fundraiser
IN March, the iconic Australian fundraising campaign World’s Greatest Shave will be celebrating its 20th birthday and to commemorate this milestone, the Leukaemia Foundation is…
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Figures stack up on motor sports project
Ratepayer (SD 25/1) may need to read what the motor sports project is about.Stage one is a bitumen race track and skid pan, it could…
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Safety first for furry friends on Australia Day
Pet owners need to keep their pets safe this Australia Day.It isn’t uncommon to hear of pets going missing over this holiday festivity or becoming…
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Victoria’s not rockin’ if tourist aren’t knocking
THE rock bands at the Australian Open are great for those who like that part of the event!The Open should be a feature of Victorian…