On the face of it 04/05/24

Bonza fallout

THEY may have got off to a slow start and have had many problems along the way, however there’s been a couple of other airlines in the same situation. All the problems that come with Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar don’t get published all that often! These airlines suffer daily with flight delays, cancellations and so on.

While this is very different, and I do understand the mass inconvenience this has caused many passengers, as I’ve been caught up in this situation myself.

I do hope that Bonza can come back from this as I truly believe they have what it takes to get us good Aussies in the air with their incredible prices and fabulous in-flight experience.

Looking forward to paying $200 plus again Melbourne with Qantas one way!

Kim Butcher

SUCH a bloody shame. Bonza offered so many families and everyone a great opportunity to fly to destinations without hassle. Let’s hope they can operate again real soon.

Maz Marilyn Sobkowiak


Red Cliffs Scouts 100

CONGRATULATIONS Syd. What a legend. So many great memories from my time as a scout on area camps with you. And that was 30 years ago!

Terry David


Award for carrot farm

CONGRATULATIONS to the Lamattina family, you have a great name all over the country well done.

Peter Prior

WELL done Rocky and sons and all your families and workers. Good team.

John Whitelegg


Footballer of the week for ‘Tippa’

WAS so great to see him play!

Kate Attard


Governor visits the region

THAT’S who was at Big Lizzie. I was wondering about all the government vehicles.

Jarrod Gercovich

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