Grey Nurse Shark
On December 21, 2011, just in time for the school holidays, there was an identical press release from both Luke Foley, opposition spokesman for...
Young loads lightened
As children head back to school, businesses get back to work, and communities bustle with excitement for the year ahead, my thoughts turn to...
Protecting children from the dangers of cyber-space
Every parent wants to protect their children from harm. It is made all the more challenging with our children exposed to the internet. While...
Carbon tax risks for regional tourism
The decision by Qantas and Jetstar to increase air fares from July 1 is further evidence that the carbon tax will harm regional economies....
No balance in fluoride debate
In council’s latest Community Connect flyer, ratepayers are advised that fluoridation of the water supply will be occurring in early 2012. The actual commencement...
What are we celebrating?
Are we celebrating that as a nation we have lost our national way of life? Are we celebrating that we have allowed people from...
Tossing the blame
Surely it can’t be true that the state member for Coffs Harbour, Andrew Fraser, is blaming Rob Oakeshott for two road deaths in Urunga....
Cyclists’ defence
By responding to the moronic rants of the likes of Shane Warne, Miranda Devine (Daily Telegraph) and numerous irrational correspondents to our local paper...
Abuse of Aussie flag
Events occurring last week and in the lead up to Australia Day will be the subject of this letter, which I felt necessary to...
Dollar control
Can someone please tell me why a dozen or so billionaires should tell the rest of us how much our dollar is worth? Why...
Poker Machines
It would have been nice if the Government had admitted the (poker machine) legislation has been mainly dropped because of the strong objections from...
Cash for service
It is interesting to note that Leslie Williams is very willing to lay claim for achievements that are not her own, for example the...
