Tag: Opinion
CARTOON: Water quality’s a stinker
Cartoonist Danny Zemp has been inspired for this week's cartoon by an article published on water quality research being conducted on the Yarra River....
A local link with the Birdsville Mailman
Many people are familiar with the story of Tom Kruse, the Birdsville mailman. But did you know there is a local link to this...
Reflecting on a year in the Yarra Ranges
As Christmas approaches, we naturally reflect on the year that was and our hopes for the year ahead.
Like last year, it has been a...
Giving the gift of life this Christmas
This Christmas season we are taking the opportunity to reflect on what we do at Animal Aid and why we do it. We have...
Hospitality businesses calling for staff
Spare a thought for our small businesses and in particular our hospitality businesses, as they reopen their doors to excited customers flocking to tourist...
The Victorian election: one year to go
In 365 days, Victorians will be at the polling booths, casting their votes on who they want to govern the state for the next...
The benefits of Pilates
Pilates has become hugely popular in recent years – but why do physios, personal trainers and others love Pilates so much?
Let’s understand the basics...
Drawing in the dark
Let’s see - you are fast asleep in your warm bed on Friday morning, about an hour before the alarm goes off, you hear...
The importance of making a Will
Making a Will might be something you haven’t given much thought to, but it is one of the most important things we can do...
Shaped by the community
Comment by Jesse Graham
A lot can happen in five years.
People come and go. Community groups form and disband. Lives are made and broken, and...
Lenscape
AVID ‘Mail’ reader Lech Sobecki snapped this amazing pic during a walk with his wife, Klaudia. They walk a lot near the O’Shannassy aqueduct....
Lenscape
MAIL reader Elizabeth Gall captured this image recently, which she said was inspired through her love of cycling. “One of the reasons I never...
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Black tarp handed in to Healesville Police
On 31 March, a black tarp was located on Healesville–Kinglake Road in Healesville and handed in to the Healesville Police Station by a member...
