Wellington Shire farm rates are just too high
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I would like to point out the glaring and unjust rating inequity that the council places on its farming community.
Concerns over onshore gas in Gippsland
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I participated in the recent Gippsland Land Use Planning online workshop conducted by the Victorian Gas Program, which revealed some disturbing information.
A missed opportunity to do the right thing
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I congratulate Wellington Shire councillor Carolyn Crossley on her motion to remove the Angus McMillan monuments and am thankful for the three councillors who supported the motion.
Council vote on cairns is disappointing
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The shire councillors self-praise their "genuine reconciliation" issues with the local Gunaikurnai people ... really?
Council made the right call on McMillan cairns
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I congratulate the five Wellington Shire councillors who courageously defied the demands of people to demolish monuments recording Angus McMillan's exploration of the Gippsland region.
Motion has caused community division
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Divisive race-based political motions put by councillors for voting is a step beyond their charter and should be condemned.
A reconciliation opportunity lost
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | To the Gunaikurnai people who feel hurt by the McMillan monuments - I am sorry.
Smashing monuments will not solve problems
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | If Wellington Shire councillor Carolyn Crossley wants to go around smashing monuments in the mistaken idea it will appease the indigenous community for wrongs committed in the past, then she is nave.
Botanic gardens never fail to delight
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I'm sure that I'm not the first - and certainly won't be the last - in congratulating those responsible for their work in Sale Botanic Gardens.
Policing issue not so clear-cut in Australia
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | There is no doubt that there is a policing issue regarding unnecessary use of force and racism in America. However, in Australia it is not as clear-cut.
Salinity has damaged the Gippsland Lakes
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The article regarding erosion at Loch Sport highlights the need for more debate to return the Gippsland Lakes to their original situation of fresh water.
Local newspapers are vital for communities
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | While at present it appears that we will retain local news and social gathering and sharing, I believe that we should not take this valuable service for granted.
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