Opinion
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Voluntary sacrifice for empire
THANKS to Mr Glazebrook of Endeavour Hills for responding to my letter (Fight Worth Fighting, News, 27 February). Mr Glazebrook certainly has a unique and…
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Mayor won’t take a stand
Geoff Ablett, in your interview with the News on 20 March you informed Casey ratepayers that you see no conflict of interest between your role…
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Crossing concerns
I urge local residents to join the campaign for a much needed crossing on Pound Road, near the Hampton Park Seniors Centre and bowls club.…
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Karma comes around
SO THE Liberal Party is crying foul over the South Australian state election. They have 53 per cent of the vote and they cannot take…
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Please explain
PERHAPS the mayor, Cr Geoff Ablett, would like to explain what is the $200,000 for the Civic Centre – Casey Cultural and Civic Precinct actually…
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Not about glory
FOR John Glazebrook to assert that the “real heroes” of World War I were an anti-conscription archbishop and three socialist organisations is nothing short of…
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So much hot air
ROSALIE Crestani and Rafal Kaplon are both councillors of the Four Oaks Ward. Councillor Crestani has not got the ability to change complex property regulations…
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Out of balance
THE Herald Sun report headed $2b ripoff (Tuesday, 18 March) strikes yet another blow against the integrity of local government’s capacity for sound financial management.…
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Fast response
I REFER to the article Crossing Mooted in the Berwick News last week. The article stated that I was writing to VicRoads on behalf of…
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Divided loyalties
THE News has reported that no less than four Casey councillors were seeking to nominate for Liberal Party pre-selection ahead of this year’s state election,…
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Limit booze ads
FAMILY violence can be reduced if we tackle the prime underlying cause – excessive alcohol advertising. Reducing the amount of advertising of alcohol is in…
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Cuts are a crime
Victoria has seen yet another jump in crime under the Napthine Liberal Government, with a 3.1 per cent rise in total crime, drug offences up…