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True colours are revealing

My last column got a few bites from candidates and readers. It's not surprising I got a reaction but I'm glad at least two candidates had the courage to contact me and discuss their thoughts. It shows a lot of character when someone makes the effort to challenge someone's comments or views about... More

Epic sounds un-Australian

I keep reading that Baz Luhrmann's movie epic Australia is the most anticipated release of the year. Not for anyone I know, in fact I've had more people say they will actively avoid seeing it in cinemas. Baz has a track record on making interesting, unorthodox and visually-stunning films and when... More

Answers on Goulburn pond

Pessimism shrouded the conversation, but interestingly cautious optimism was afoot. That interesting contradiction became increasingly obvious as 20 people last week discussed the state of the Goulburn River. Environment Victoria orchestrated the meeting to secure community views in the... More

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Lettters to the editor

Monday, 17th November 2008

Forests worth considering Ian Christoe, Undera, candidate for Greater Shepparton City Council Why is it that until now none of the current crop of council candidates has commented on the VEAC recommendations for protecting our red gum forests? When you consider that these are of such great value to our region it seems unreasonable to leave all the heavy lifting to Nick Roberts....Full Story

Friday, 14th November 2008

A choice candidate Paul Phillips, Shepparton It is with great interest that I have been following the Greater Shepparton City Council electoral campaign. Many of the candidates I feel have taken their eye off the ball. It is... Full Story.

Tuesday, 11th November 2008

Red gum arithmetic incorrect Graeme Barwick, Numurkah National Parks Association spokesperson Nick Roberts is making so many stupid remarks in his letters lately, you could be forgiven for presuming that the NPA might be paying him by the... Full Story.

Monday, 10th November 2008

Time to get back on track Cr Bruce R Wilson, Greater Shepparton City Council I would like to respond to the Bill Brown letter of November 7, that supported his chosen council candidates, the age of the dinosaurs and all that stuff. ... Full Story.