Letters
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Leadership needed on river management
NSW must immediately cease managing inland rivers with a magic pudding mindset. Having reviewed several unregulated water sharing plans, the NSW Natural Resources Commission (NRC)…
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Look at mathematics to give a clear picture
The discussion around pollution is sometimes framed as climate change which descends into a religious-like spiral to nowhere. Maybe the language of mathematics should be…
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Rectify regional budget neglect
Young people in regional Victoria have been overlooked by the And-rews Labor Government for far too long and, in May’s State Budget, The Nationals are…
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Looming budget cuts to health services
The Victorian Healthcare Association (VHA) urges the Victorian Government to abandon its plan to slash millions of dollars from preventative health-care in the May budget. …
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Take brakes off to help the climate
It is very obvious that big fossil fuel corporations and big money are greatly inhibiting governmental actions that are essential to counter human caused climate…
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Legislation reform welcomed
REPORTS that the Victorian Government is considering reform of the legislation relating to building contracts and planning legislation is welcome news to the industry. The…
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Safe drinking water must be a priority
THE NSW Government needs to step up to the task of securing safe drinking water supplies for rural and remote communities, before the next drought…
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Good drivers should be rewarded
IT is time to have a driver licence category that acknowledges good driving records. No insurance claims no penalties should be rewarded and a target…
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Art exhibition a must to see
I HAVE just been to the Mildura Art Centre and was absolutely amazed by the art exhibit by ex-local Andrea Smith. I can honestly say…
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Greed is killing Australia
IN regards to the recent demonstrations with the unions, it seems they again want more pay for their workers. But if you drink alcohol, do…
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Mental health advocate mourned
BEYOND Blue pays its respects to Board Director Russell Taylor AM, who passed away recently. Russell, a proud Kamilaroi man, had been a member of…
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Budget could become horror show
OVER the next six weeks, Victorians need to brace for a horror show that will be the Andrews Labor Government’s State Budget. The Premier and…