Letters
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LETTER: Only good behaviour seen on train commute
In response to Phil Bellinger’s LTE, I have travelled to Melbourne multiple times on the train and bus combination and have never witnessed any anti-social…
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LETTER: Katter is an experienced politician who delivers
Re: Winston Easterbrook putting our current independent aspirants in the same bag as Bob Katter in Kennedy (federal seat).Neither of the locals could ever match…
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LETTER: Independent pollies attracting big dollars
THE sensibility of electing independent politicians in Australian politics has been highlighted in the country area of Shepparton where Suzanna Sheed has attracted millions of…
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LETTER: Promises need to be delivered by parties
With this year’s election both major parties have sprung into an unbelievable frenzy of activity as opposed to their usual sloth like existence. Promises of untold…
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LETTER: Politics is city-centric
THE Prime Minister needs to strengthen state ties and end being the leader of NSW.Australia must be more united and all parts valued far more…
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LETTER: Support water board restructure
I SUPPORT Ali Cupper’s call for a restructure of the Lower Murray Water board.Sunraysia has been treated with contempt by the State Government and major…
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LETTER: Chances of a train are low
Again the issue of losing our train and the fight to have it reinstated has come to prominence. Sure, it would be great to have…
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LETTER: Ley goes populist on water projects
CONSULTATION sessions are being run basin-wide about Murray-Darling Basin water infrastructure projects “efficiency measures” that could inject $1.5 billion, plus multipliers, into basin economies. Projects will deliver…
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LETTER: Desal plant provides catchment options
CAN the Queensland Government give back to the Darling River by expanding what they already have?Already established and operating in Tugun is a desalination plant…
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LETTER: Green moment is at hand
AFTER the Victorian election, it is likely that the Greens will hold the balance of power in one or both houses of the Victorian Parliament.There…
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LETTER: Best wishes to Eckel
IT has been an honour to have had the opportunity to attend many functions during these past months with our outgoing mayor Mark Eckel. He has carried…
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LETTER: Tax exception would make a difference
The backpacker visa relief is good and bad for many reasons. It is good for tourism, for the flow-on benefits to many local businesses and…