Tag: letters
There’s a lack of controlled burning
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Labor government’s failing to heed the recommendations of the 2009 fires to burn five per cent of bush has resulted in the lives of firefighters and residents being put at risk.
Lunar cycles closely tied to drought
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We need to respond to the drought as best we can and pressure government at federal, state and local governments to respond appropriately.
Can our roads cope?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Kalbar conundrum: what happens when the mineral sands hit the road via 40 trips in loaded-72 tonne B-double trucks per day?
Finish the highway
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The most illogical argument being put forward by Harriet Shing as to why the state government is not funding the final stages of the Princes Highway duplication is she claims the federal government is not providing a fair share of national infrastructure dollars to Victoria.
Hospitals in redress scheme
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I want to highlight that the National Redress Scheme now includes all public hospitals listed.
Chance to improve east bank
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The opportunity now presents itself for council to add to this beautiful space through the anticipated development of the east bank of the Port of Sale.
Black Saturday correction
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I write in response to an article on the 10th anniversary of the Black Saturday fires, headed “The day no-one will forget”.
Petition for Headspace centre in Sale
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wellington Shire needs a Headspace centre to assist local youth aged between 12 and 25.
Bypass plan needed for Sale
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Council desperately needs to work on developing a real attraction to encourage travelers to take the diversion, stay a while and spend a few dollars within the community.
Shop locally, help locals
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: When you shop local, your money stays local and you are not only protected by consumer rights, but you are helping local families.
Gender equity report misses variables
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Gender Equity Insights Report 2018 is, in essence, a single variable analysis and, as such has very little scientific or research value.
Waterways in dire need
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Water in this nation is extremely important, and our waterways are in dire need.