Nanny state debate
I’m always amused by the derisive way that people use the term ‘Nanny State’ as if it’s something bad. Let’s look at a really...
Community detention a success for vulnerable migrants
As the world marks Refugee Week (19 to 25 June), Australian Red Cross welcomes the success of the Community Detention Program which is based...
Population problem
Council’s acting general manager Jeffery Sharp has expressed disappointment in Ipart’s decision to increase our rates by 10.1 per cent.
I quote: “Unfortunately we are...
Well done
Congratulations to the editor on really throwing herself into her work, by jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft with the 50th Australian National...
Fluoride debate continues
In his letter to The Editor, Ron Brown endorses our governments’ claims that water fluoridation (at the “optimal” level of 1 ppm) ‘benefits’ oral...
Road concerns
Major Innes Road, once know as the goat track, took a major transformation last year into a wonderful drive.
Once again it will revert to...
Parking officer’s choice
We arrived to Port Macquarie Airport last Wednesday during the recent bad weather.
The lady picking us up temporarily parked her car at the end...
Give cattle issue a fair go
Last week the Four Comers program highlighted appalling killing conditions of cattle being slaughtered in Indonesian abattoirs.
You wouldn’t find a thinking person who would...
Dialysis chairs
In reference to Peat Hollis of Port Macquarie regarding Dialysis Chairs, I will give you the correct information.
I do not know if you are...
Fish Rock rights
The Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, has called for submissions from all interested parties regarding the protection of grey nurse sharks for a...
What’s out there
John Lusk has come up with many alternate base load energy sources, although some are not viable and may not be available for large...
A thought for our grandchildren is needed
It is unfortunate that some did not attend the recent Climate Commission Forum held in Port Macquarie where they would have heard from some...
