Opinion

THE CFA board issued a clear, written statement this week correcting false claims about funding cuts and firefighter preparedness. It should have ended the debate.…

I WOULD like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the Forest Fire Management Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria staff, along with the Country Fire Authority volunteers,…

MANY of us make a promise or two at this time of year to do more for our health. But there’s one subject many skip…

HAPPY new year, Victoria. I hope your 2026 is one full of hope, happiness and good health. Personally? I am thrilled by a summer that…

AS total fire bans loom across Victoria this week, we are reminded of the inherent risk we face here in south-east Australia. Victoria is one…

AS families head to the supermarkets in 2026, they will probably realise that since Labor promised big action, to make prices fair, little has changed…

NINETY five per cent-plus of the human race does not know where their life-giving great natural gifts come from. So much for our supposed genius…

I HAD occasion to talk to a volunteer at Vinnies in Lime Avenue, Mildura today. This was the only charity shop that I could find…

AUSTRALIANS accept that elected representatives must travel to represent their communities. They also expect that public resources are used for parliamentary business in a way…

AS I heard the rubbish truck go past at 5.15am on Thursday morning, it was then I realised I’d forgot to put my general waste…

LORT Smith Animal Hospital is urging Christmas shoppers to avoid choosing puppies and kittens as surprise gifts this holiday season. “The final shopping rush for…

AS we head into Christmas, I want to remind our community how important it is to support the organisations that support others. Every year, our…