Letters to the Editor

I AM very disappointed that the local member for Bass Coast, Jordan Crugnale, has voted “Yes “ to the Emergency Services Levy Politicians should represent and serve their community above their own agendas. We are not responsible for the reckless...

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AS I grew up all the rainwater was caught, we had three tanks at the house, and overflow went to a machinery/tool shed. That overflow went to the cow shed, and that overflow went to a nearby dam. Have a look around today’s huge buildings, car...

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THERE is much talk and concern regarding Inverloch’s coastline. I am over 90 years old, and I remember clearly when there was a jetty, people used to dive off that jetty. That jetty was where there is now a car park, there was a stone wall all...

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THIS year marks the 10th anniversary of the Australian Mental Health Prize – a decade of recognising important Australians changing lives through their work in mental health. From researchers and clinicians to lived experience leaders and local...

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I WENT with a friend to the Emergency Services Levy tax protest, and it was incredibly moving to be there. High integrity CFA members and farmers, some getting up at 1am or 3am, so inspiring and so needed. We all need to be educated about this tax...

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IT’S to be praised the stand taken and comments made by the South Gippsland Shire Council in relation to the Emergency Services Levy. You can see the pride they take in opposition to the levy as a grab for money to balance the budget. The same...

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A LAYMAN’S definition of insanity is to repeat a course of action and to expect a different result. With this in mind, ask yourself what happened at the surf beach the last time large quantities of unprotected sand were put in front of the life...

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BOWEL cancer is the second biggest cause of cancer death in Australia. But if detected early, more than 90 per cent of bowel cancers can be successfully treated. Bowel screening is one of the most effective ways to detect the early signs of bowel...

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BEV McArthur who facilitated the violation of Parliamentary security could easily have been played. Did she stick her hand in the cow manure to ensure it didn’t contain a bomb. When it comes to protest there simply must be limits and potentially...

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LABOR’S claim they understand what country communities in drought are going through is disingenuous at best and if you truly consider the impact of the ongoing emotional cost drought has on morale it is cruel. They are increasing spending on...

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HOUSING Matters Bass Coast (HMBC) wrote to all Bass Coast councillors and Jordan Crugnale (member of the Legislative Assembly), sharing our concerns regarding housing and homelessness, a summary of which is the attached letter. Our vision is: “An...

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THE Allan Labor government have demonstrated what they think of Victorians, particularly country Victorians. We have a state Labor government that hurts with one hand through exorbitant new taxes because the government won’t curb their reckless...

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I HAVE had a nightmare three years trying to liaise with the Bass Council Planning Dept with a planning application. It started when I rang the planner in charge of my application with a few questions and she refused to listen to my questions or to...

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I AM one of the hundreds of local citizens who volunteered to help on Deb Leonard’s campaign. It’s a pity she didn’t win but I’d like to tell everyone what a joy and a privilege it was to get involved. Since March I’ve put a corflute...

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