Letters to the Editor

On Thursday April 25 communities across Gippsland South, along with the rest of Australia, will gather to remember those who have served and those who continue to serve our country as well as celebrate the ANZAC spirit that lives on within our...

We again are being asked for our thoughts re Bass Coast Council proposed changes to the Urban Roads and Drainage Scheme 2024. The draft policy is now available for viewing on Engage Bass Coast. https://engage. basscoast. vic. gov. au/urdi This draft...

WE WERE greatly concerned to read your story ‘Council orders rare native forest to be cleared’ in your April 9 issue. In the 1990s sand companies threatened to overwhelm the Grantville area with an uncapped number of sand mines. Phil Westwood...

MY NAME appears on the title of a property that abuts a RAMSAR listed wetland. I don’t consider myself the owner but rather a caretaker. I am spending my time and money on regenerating this property to help filter the runoff water that enters the...

FURTHER to your article: “Retirement scam raises warnings” of March 26, 2024 may we add some more, hopefully helpful comments for your readers. We have had a long and happy experience with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia [CBA], starting in...

GIVE us a break. This time of year is burn off season, but we are ’not allowed’. Those on the land must clear their bush land litter and that takes time and weather conditions. Our Spring Street managers are unfit for purpose! Their contribution...

The closure of cherished regional pubs, bars, restaurants, and cafés in regional Victoria reflects the daunting economic challenges faced by hospitality business owners and their staff. Rising costs, higher energy costs, increased land tax, soaring...

THE recent surge in crime rates across regional Victoria demands urgent attention from the Allan Labor Government. Figures released late last week are damning, with rises at all corners of the state - from Mildura to Morwell and to Horsham. Premier...

THE Bass Coast council approved a planning permit last December approving in a noticeably short time for the 20th tv series of “The Block”. This application was not tabled at an open monthly council meeting for councillor’s discussion...

I RECENTLY contacted the Bass Coast Council regarding what I consider to be a dangerous tree on my natures strip. A lemon scented gum, over 40 feet high presents a clearly identifiable risk to my property and possibly a neighbour. The council...

REPRESENTATIVES from AusNet, SES, CFA, the State Government and Cr Geoff Ellis and others met with locals at the Community Recovery Meeting at the Grantville Hall on March 22. They deserved the heroes’ welcome and grateful thanks of the community...

THE 2023/2024 season has ended, and I could not believe that the Leongatha Cricket Association allowed the B grade finals to be played on synthetic wickets when a turf wicket was available. During the season, B grade games are played on both...

I REFER to Michael Giles “Comment” in (March 19) Sentinel Times. Under Clare Le Serve we have a vast improvement since the last mayor resigned. Finally, we can ask questions and we have a bit of transparency. Finally, we have less federal...