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Is East Street’s safety part of the “betterment”?THE Victorian Government’s plan to “unlock” land for 75 new homes on East Street, Kilmore (NCR, April 21), presents a logical contradiction...

Energy dilemmaIn watching the Chanel Seven Spotlight report The Green Dream, which investigated the environmental and human costs of Australia’s renewable energy transition, I...

Priority seat sittersAnother lovely weekend afternoon recently, and another diabolical experience returning from the city on the Seymour Line.To V/Line’s credit, they did put...

Thanks for supportI EXPRESS my deep appreciation to readers across Victoria who supported The Smith Family’s 2026 Back to School Appeal.This is the fourth...

Working together to reduce bushfire riskAs we move into autumn, we reflect on the challenges brought by recent extreme heat and bushfires across our...

Welcome rainThe recent rainfall across our region is very welcome. After a long dry spell, it has brought much-needed relief for farmers, families, and...

The days that followed the fireIn the days since the Longwood fires, I have seen things I won’t forget.I have seen people turn up...

Long road aheadI must say congratulations to all those people, especially the chefs at the Seymour RSL, for looking after those affected by the recent...

Christmas lights bringing the cheerDear Editor,I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who decorates their house at Christmas time to make...

CFA staffing gaps put our region at riskAs we face what is shaping up to be one of the most dangerous fire seasons in...