Opinion
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When the vax debate separates families
TWO members of my family are anti-vaxxers. It’s strange to put a label on them, I’d never done that before this year, so let me…
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No reason to lash out, businesses did not make vax rules
THE latest series of attacks on local businesses by disgruntled patrons is reprehensible. And it blows my mind that, of all things to be upset…
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It’s childish not to own up to Mildura tier 1 listing error
ONE of the first things a parent teaches a child is that honesty is the best policy. And that you’re always better off owning your…
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Confusing rule shift a heavy burden on small businesses
UNDERSTANDING the new COVID-19 restrictions on businesses is an impossible task. This week hospitality and beauty businesses were thrown into a tailspin when the requirement…
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Government’s late changes hamper honest businesses
UNTIL Thursday, the Victorian Government’s website stated that the deadline for second vaccination doses for workers was November 26, with first doses required by October…
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Mildura should show thanks to its front-line workers
THIS week has been one of the most challenging for our community since the start of the pandemic. The rise in cases in Mildura has…
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Stay on track for the vax
PARENTS must provide proof of their child’s immunisation status just to get in the front door of a childcare centre. It’s an accepted mandate that…
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Health advice remains vital as exposure sites message shifts
VICTORIA’S public health messaging is shifting. One big change that came into play this week is that the vast majority of tier 2 exposure sites…
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Daniel Andrews’ vaccine mandate goes too far
VACCINES for COVID-19 are our safest and more important pathway out of lockdowns. They are our most effective defence against the coronavirus. They help reduce…
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Bill is a signal it’s time for telcos to do better
ONE of the most frequent complaints I hear is about appalling phone and internet coverage. Fred, a stone fruit grower from Woorinen, has put up…
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Don’t pick on us, Mr Setka
THE first time I picked grapes, I was about 10 or 11. Dad was going picking, which he often did in summer for a bit…
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What is the Premier’s next step?
The protests in Melbourne this week displayed disappointing and inexcusable scenes of violence and civil disobedience. On Wednesday, the Shrine of Remembrance was overrun by…
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