Letter to the Editor: New leader, same old Liberals
DEAR News Of The Area, NEW Liberal leader Angus Taylor promises that by returning to Liberal values he will restore our standard of living, protect our way of life and restore the Australian dream of home ownership. In trying to sell this snake oil, he turns a blind eye to the fact that successive Liberal/Nationals […]
Letter to the Editor: A glaring contradiction
DEAR News Of The Area, IN the years since the Global Financial Crisis, one contradiction has quietly persisted at the heart of modern economic culture – a contradiction so glaring that it should unsettle anyone who still believes our systems reward contribution and punish harm. We shame the unemployed. We mock them, dismiss them, and […]
On the couch with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, MY ex-boyfriend is in many significant family photos such as Christmases, weddings, birthdays and other occasions. Now we are no longer together, what on earth do I do with all the pictures? It upsets me to look at them, but I don’t want to forget the occasions. Rachel P. Dear Rachel, This one […]
Letter to the Editor: Koala crossings
DEAR News Of The Area, I WISH to raise the issue of koala fence crossings erected along the new section of Ocean Drive. It is apparent kangaroos, deer and motor vehicles have been protected by the erection of fencing. However the fencing has had overpasses built over it to allow koalas to cross the busy […]
Winter Olympics
Letter to the Editor: The koala coast
DEAR News Of The Area, TWENTY-SEVEN years ago former MLA John Tingle and myself and some local businessmen made a submission for this part of the coast to be called the ‘Koala Coast’. The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games were looming and we thought this would be a great name for this area so as to […]
On the couch with Jasminda
Dear Jasminda, Kids on e-bikes are on the rise. How do we share the road safely with them? Hayley S. Dear Hayley, Having recently observed two young girls powering across a T-intersection on their e-bikes without looking left or right, and after conversations with friends who have similar stories, the safety issue you raise is […]
Regional mayors issue joint statement on Waterfall Way
Joint statement Waterfall Way is a critical east–west transport corridor linking the New England tablelands with the Mid North Coast. It supports agricultural production and freight, enables access to health, education and essential services, and provides a vital connection for businesses, residents and emergency services. Recent and ongoing closures have again exposed the vulnerability of […]
On the couch with Jasminda
Dear Jasminda, I was driving up a long and winding road in my ute on the weekend when I passed a cyclist. She seemed to be doing it very tough and wasn’t making much progress. Should I have offered her [and her bike] a lift to the next town? I’m now regretting that I didn’t […]
