Good intentions
A good letter A Dray, on migration. I agree with you entirely. Regarding your comments about Dapper Don Dunstan and Gough the Great, well,...
Grammar in school
The recent announcement by Prime Minister Gillard in the wake of the introduction of Japanese Language over 20 years ago, stated that other Asian...
Solar rebate debate
Can anyone tell me why it is that State and Federal Energy Ministers are ignoring the plight of householders with solar panels on the...
Placement of reflection and consultation on the agenda
I refer to the article ‘Report vindicates UNE online strategy’ (page 5, 31/10/2012). The article relays the findings of a report from privately owned...
Centenary of Sts Mary and Joseph’s Armidale Cathedral
I wish to congratulate the team of workers from the Armidale Catholic community who organised the series of successful activities to celebrate the recent...
Step up to the mark
Now that Richard Torbay has secured $10 million for the redevelopment of Armidale Hospital, it’s time for Tony Windsor to step up to the...
What is happening at the Vatican?
The Pope’s butler stole documents in an attempt to expose corruption, and received 18 months jail for his trouble. The papers say that the...
Lehman Bros investment scandal
In 279 BC at Asculum in Italy, the Roman army and the army of King Pyrrhus fought each other to a standstill until victory ...
UN Security Council
Congratulations to the Australian Government on their successful campaign to win a two-year seat on the United Nations Security Council. Not only does the...
Dogs In Kings Forest
The Concept Plan for the Kings Forest development submitted to the State Government in late 2010 was supported by a Koala Plan of Management...
Pink pants
I wonder when, in 1972, Don Dunstan, the then Premier of South Australia, wore pink pants into Parliament House and espoused his views on...
Uncertain
We have been fielding many calls from our members who are feeling uncertain about the new Local Land Services agency announced by the NSW...