PRAISE FOR PAPERS Dear editor, Recently, the new President of Country Press Australia, Damian Morgan, said “…My top priority as President of CPA is to fight for the publishers who, in turn, are fighting for their communities. We’ll be wearing…
DIVISION 8 BUDGET Dear editor, Last year I wrote to you regarding the SCC 2024-25 Capital Works budget, concerned about the paltry $4,144,700 allocated to Division 8, compared to adjacent Divisions (eg Division 9 $9,732,100). I had hoped that the…
BE THE CHANGE Dear editor, The news brings us so many changes in the world that are beyond our control. But there is hope on the personal front through changing our mindset, which Margaret Wilkie wrote about in a letter…
SUPER TAX Dear editor, Many agree that the current tax system requires an overhaul to make it more equitable. All Australians are affected by the tax breaks and the benefits given to individuals and companies. The proposed modifications to superannuation…
SUPER TAX SCARE Dear editor, Oh dear, here we go again! The new government has not yet returned to Parliament, and already a scare campaign is being whipped up about superannuation tax. During the last term of the Albanese government,…
SOLAR PRAISE Dear editor, It’s wonderful to hear your positive feedback about Coolum Beach Resort’s commitment to sustainability! I agree wholeheartedly that it’s a brave and intelligent step forward, and it’s definitely something we need to see more of in the…
VOTE HISTORY Dear editor, When USA voters remembered the first Trump government (2016), the next time they voted for the other side (2020). Then, forgetting history and believing the promises of the convicted criminal, they voted for him again (2024)…
Letters to editor 230425 ELECTION THOUGHTS Dear editor, When it comes to politics, I tend to be a listener and try and come to my own conclusion without the argument or heated discussion that often comes with the territory. But…
FAIRFAX CHAT Dear editor, In January, our Federal MP Ted O’Brien verbally agreed to take part in a much-needed community conversation about nuclear power when approached by the President of our Marcoola Community Group – Susie Chapman, on behalf of many confused residents. A number of other community groups agreed…
ENERGY CLAIMS Dear editor, Mr O’Brien says the Coalition’s “balanced energy mix” will deliver “cheaper energy bills”. I think the voters are entitled to ask by what advanced mathematics he can show that replacing the cheapest form of power – solar panels…