Opinion

What is God like? It’s a fair question | Crossroads

HOW do we know what God is like? This is a question that almost everyone asks, whatever religion or irreligion you follow. I’ve even had atheist friends who don’t believe in God at all, ask me, out of, curiosity: “If God is invisible, how do...

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Footing the bill: A letter to GMW | Letters to the editor

I AM 75 YEARS old and have been a proud food producer for the best part of half a century. This is the first time in my career, that I have not been in a position to pay my Goulburn Murray Water bills in full and on time. I believe through no fault...

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Flying the flag of solidarity | Letters to the editor

HAVE YOU SEEN those blue flags with a white southern cross up and down the Murray Valley Highway? What is that all about? Let me explain, the flag itself was used by gold miners in Ballarat in 1854 who were tired of being charged for the right to...

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Flying the flag of solidarity | Letters to the editor

HAVE YOU SEEN those blue flags with a white southern cross up and down the Murray Valley Highway? What is that all about? Let me explain, the flag itself was used by gold miners in Ballarat in 1854 who were tired of being charged for the right to...

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Want a wonderful world? | Crossroads

THE recent bushfires have made us realise how fragile our natural environment and community structures can be. We mourn the loss of lives and dwellings, animals and habitat, and infrastructure, and we grieve over the threatened extinction of some...

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It’s time to face the music | Letters to the editor

OVER the next two weeks there will opportunities to hear from two people who have so far not given our region much support in our Basin Plan fight.

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To offer a big thank you to you all is just the start | Crossroads

I WANT to shout out to the whole world how thankful I am to God for giving me such a beautiful generous community in which to live. For without the generous gifts you gave to the Salvation Army during the Christmas time, we would not be able to...

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What has God entrusted you with? | Crossroads

BECOMING a parent for the first time is an incredible moment that’s filled with different emotions that manifest in different ways. Some people laugh, or cry, some dance, and still others are so overcome with emotion that they pass out...

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Police strike shames Victorian Government

TWO police, their first week on the job, were sent on a routine call in Kyabram and ended up cowering behind their car after a man armed with a rifle tried to shoot them. When four young men from Echuca died in a Pyalong car crash, the female...

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An ode to a giant yellow bird and a giant of education

I AM obsessed with the creations of Jim Henson. From his original program Sam and Friends in the 1950s, the world has witnessed some incredible creativity through all his work. But it was – and is – the Muppets that took Henson, his art...

Andrew Johnston

Grey nomad blown away by ERH service | Letters to the editor

WE ARE ‘grey nomads’ living on the road and visiting the Campaspe Shire to attend the 2019 National Rally and AGM of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) at the Elmore Field Day site. It commenced on Sunday, October 20...

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‘Little to be proud of’ | Letters to the editor

Stuart Hipwell, Wunghnu I SEE the NSW Nationals are looking for slogans to use on bumper stickers to boost their recognition. Might I suggest ‘Little to be Proud of’, which reflects what country people think of the Basin Plan the party which...

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Playing with dynamite | Letters to the editor

Angus Macneil AM, Green Park Pastoral Co, Rand NSW SOME historical facts seem to be missing from debate around the Murray Darling Basin Plan and the local impact on irrigation farmers in southern NSW. Many throwing themselves into this issue forget...

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Where has the old port gone? | Letters to the editor

Ian Malcolm, Vermont, Victoria OH Campaspe Shire, what have you allowed to happen to the old Port area? We have been regular, although not that frequent, visitors to the Echuca Old Port area for more than 30 years. On our latest visit, early October...

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Please explain, Senator | Letters to the editor

Val McWhae, Barham JUST recently, Senator Perin Davey, from Deniliquin, gave her first speech in parliament. I watched the speech and noted a quiver in her voice and what appeared to be a genuine commitment to the rural areas she represents. She...

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HOMELESSNESS: It is here and now, on our doorsteps

OPINION: I’VE never been personally touched by homelessness. Never in my 25 years have I worried where I’ll sleep at night. How I’ll stay warm. Whether I’ll even have a roof over my head. But just 40 minutes with local couple Tony and...

Charmayne Allison

Broccoli is our next big thing

‘‘Greater Shepparton is a place where business is growing, and the emerging success story is horticulture.’’

Country News

Time for action

If you are to listen to the politicians, the problems with the Barmah Choke have just occurred in the last irrigation season.

Country News

Listening to our neighbour, knowing we are with God | Crossroads

NONE of us has a smooth journey through life. We all hit potholes or bumps on our travels, and it is important to consider the best way to deal with our ups and downs.

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