On other matters

Cairns’ beauty attracts thousands of tourists, many of whom are American. Obviously a nuclear warhead could strike us at any moment. Shay, Cairns CBD Could not agree more with Ley James (letters, 5/9) on minority groups wading in on same-sex marriage and other issues. After all they’re a minority. It’s time to remove the tax exemption these groups receive. NJ, Cairns Politics at a glance. Federal: Trump rings Turnbull for advice? Priorities: SSM and dual citizenship. Queensland priorities: Early election or not and plastic bags. We, the little people, live in hope. Don, Earlville Julian Tomlinson (7/9) wants the State Government to get priorities right, as long as they are his priorities. His incessant Labor bashing is right-wing bias, not balanced reporting. Trevor, Park Ridge What are council or the police doing to address the growing number of itinerants living on the footpaths around Dunwoody's Tavern? They have set up camp with sleeping bags and all on the footpaths, in front of apartments, shopfronts and homes. Do we have to just suck it up because it’s not a tourist part of town? My partner is now scared to walk the two streets to the shop in fear of harassment. Frustrated owner, Cairns North Unless I have missed something no state election has been called. Why are there so many signs outside Cairns businesses advertising local candidates? As a smallbusiness owner I know CRC bylaws only let you advertise things you sell at that business. Can we please get them removed until it’s announced. Allan Templeton, Smithfield