Disruptive protests in the name of veganism across the country have prompted various levels of outrage and condemnation. The Weekly Advertiser joined a chorus of criticism of the tactics activists have been using. But as the dust settles and with clearer and calmer heads at the debating table, what is it all about? Amy Carpenter […]
SIR, – I would like to acknowledge the recent grant funding by the Commonwealth towards the Wimmera River Discovery Trail. This will make the first stages of the trail a reality and provide fresh economic and tourism opportunities for Hindmarsh Shire and the Wimmera. The support of The Weekly Advertiser in promoting this initiative is […]
SIR, – As we get closer to Easter, it’s an opportune time to provide an update from Northern Grampians Shire Council, as there has been plenty of great things happening within our community. The Easter holiday period is obviously a busy time for our region, so it was fantastic to be able to work with […]
SIR, – Everyone is talking about stopping bullying of individuals, especially of children. How about stopping community bullying, where one person is bullied by the majority of the town they live in? Bullying of adults, as well as children, is just not acceptable behaviour. The question is if adults are bullying another adult, what chance […]
SIR, – There were two stories in The Weekly Advertiser of February 6 that deserve a response. First, the editor is quite right to ask why is VicRoads, aka Major Roads Project Authority, ‘dragging the chain’? Good question because there has been no public consultation by way of its Environmental Consultation Group since May […]
SIR – Congratulations to all those who have received their Victorian Certificate of Education and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning results. Completion of secondary education is a significant milestone and achievement, and one that should be acknowledged and celebrated. If you haven’t received the result you had hoped for there are many other pathways available […]
Horsham Golf Club officials have written to supporters and the broader community thanking them for helping rescue the club from financial disaster. President Leo Delahunty said it was important to let everyone involved in raising more than the $300,000 needed to help return the club to a strong and viable position, that their contribution was […]
SIR, – On Christmas night angels appeared in the sky with a message of ‘peace on earth, and good will to all men and women.’ A new life, a baby had just been born in a country that was under foreign occupation by a totalitarian government. The promise of peace resonated with those who longed […]
SIR, – As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and the arrival of 2019, I take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Lowan electorate a very Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year. The Christmas and New Year holiday season is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends and to reflect on the important things in […]
SIR, – Now that last month’s election is over, I wanted to express my thanks to people of Western Victoria for re-electing me as one of your representatives in the Legislative Council. Over the past four years, the Andrews Government has worked tirelessly to deliver infrastructure and services for the people of Western Victoria. Major […]
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