MOTORWAY Dear editor, The Sunshine Motorway carries traffic as far north as Noosa and to Caloundra South. It is totally inadequate as single lanes, north, past the Airport. Who is responsible initially, for that short-sighted blunder? Knowing full well that interstate…
ALP DINNER Dear editor, The Ninderry ALP Branch Light On The Hill Dinner held at the Coolum/Peregian RSL Club was indeed a memorable evening. The choice of venue fitted in with Labor’s core values of reaching out to and supporting…
RANKINGS Dear editor, On the World stage Australia was near the top of nations for Olympic and Paralympic Games performances. On the world stage Australia is listed as 56th out of 61 Nations on the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI). How…
BORDERS Dear editor, The Prime Minister is pressuring Queensland and Western Australia to open their borders once vaccination rates reach 70 to 80 per cent. Mr Morrison fails to mention South Australia or even Tasmania, which has said will most…
THANKS Dear editor,Dan Purdie MP has a sign on the motorway, not far south of the roundabout traffic jams. It reads, “Thank you, Ninderry”.Thank you for letting me swap my policeman’s lot for this happy one.Thank you for the lifelong…
GARDEN WASTE Dear editor, Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s proposed expanded “garden waste” bin project, offered from 22July 2022, (Advertiser, 4.8) determines 83-4% of respondents want this service. When did all ratepayers receive this survey? It appears certain suburbs are given…
MASK WEARING Dear editor, According to Queensland Government Health officer, Dr Young, mask wearing is to remain mandatory until further notice. This includes masks upon entering businesses, also where social distancing is not possible and travelling on all public transport. Policing…
NINDERRY Dear editor, Sorry to add to the negativity of the letters page but Dan Purdie is fast becoming the Fiona Simpson of Coolum. Like Fiona, he’s as mad as hell about his electorate’s shortcomings but doing nothing but talk…
HOMELESS WEEK Dear editor, It is National Homelessness Week, which gives The Salvation Army, and other NFP organisations in the community, an opportunity to highlight the key issues affecting people experiencing homelessness in Australia. These issues can go unnoticed, they…
THEATRE PLAYERS Dear editor, Last Sunday afternoon 25th July 2021, I was relieved of my stress and annoyance with COVID-19. I went to the Coolum Civic Centre where I was thoroughly entertained by the Coolum Theatre Players and the music…