Generous Mid-North Coast spirit enhances independence for impaired vision
With the 2010-11 financial year behind us, I would like to publicly thank our loyal supporters across the Mid-North Coast for their amazing generosity...
Don’t force it on me
It is not always prudent to defer our judgment to “experts”.
If their judgment had been accurate, then the Earth would be flat; Louis Pasteur’s...
Tax concerns
The Federal Government has finally unveiled its plans to tax the Australian economy's energy inputs, where competitor countries do not. Eyebrows might legitimately remain...
Port for thought
I am a visitor to your lovely area, and have enjoyed my stay very much. I have enjoyed reading your paper, especially My Word.
However,...
Restaurant worries
My name is Pat Bowen and I am co-owner of Bouzy Rouge Cafe & Bar on Gordon Street, Port Macquarie. After witnessing the recent...
Carbon tax a step forward
It is a historic step forward for Australia to be finally taking action to price carbon. The time for talking is over as the...
$$$
My God, the treasury department are fantastic.
I have just heard that, with the carbon tax introduction, my weekly grocery bill go up 80c. Normally,...
Electricity Boards
With the continuing cost of commodities on the rise, such as electricity, the most important of everyday requirements that controls every single device in...
Mining misunderstandings
I refer to an item inviting locals to say “NO” to coal seam gas, mining, drilling and fracking at an evening forum to be...
Thank you
With a grateful heart I’m writing to you to thank you for your willingness to promote our fundraising variety concert that we held last...
Who’s running the country?
The fallout from the current proposals by the Federal Government and Tasmanian Independent MP, Andrew Wilkie, for mandatory pre-commitment technology for poker machines -...
Lorikeet idea
My wife and I have visited Port Macquarie for many years and have admired the large amount of lorikeets and always wondered why nobody...
