CLEAN ENERGY Dear editor, As of late 2024, approximately four million Australian homes had rooftop solar, which is about one-third. As of early 2025, approximately 320,000 homes, representing eight per cent of the total, were also equipped with batteries. With…
PILL TESTING Dear editor, Whatever your viewpoint on contraband substances, the principle of harm reduction is a higher order of morality. The Crisafulli Government’s decision to ban pill testing is outright negligence. Several studies around the world have proved beyond…
TOWN PLAN Dear editor, As a very regular visitor to Coolum, may I add my voice to that of local Councillor Maria Suarez in calling for residents to make submissions for the Proposed Town Planning Scheme for the Coolum-Peregian Local…
E-DEVICES Dear editor, Like many, we have had a few hair-raising moments as we have almost collided with young riders on e-bikes and e-scooters. At least twice, thanks to quick reflexes, we avoided seriously harming, or worse, a young person…
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…