On other matters

Is there a speed limit for push bikes? If so, what is it? If not, why not? Spridge, Yorkeys Knob Qantas, (CP, 5/3) P13. So as not to offend the quiet changes are taking place. First with Commonwealth Games greeters and now Qantas staff. Partner and spouse, not husband and wife. Parents, not mum and dad, and the best, arrival of Europeans not settled, but invaded. Don, Earlville Re: Job, no rent – and no takers (CP, 5/3). It is very easy to get an unemployed person. You just walk into the one of 29 job agencies in Cairns and tell them what you need and they organise an interview, and if you’re lucky, you will be eligible for a government grant. They have a notice board where your job goes up. We have had no problems getting someone at short notice. Lesley, Brinsmead Housing Minister Mick De Brenni (CP, 5/3). Maybe you should live next to some public housing tenants who cause a lot of grief/trouble. Too many other deserving people waiting on list. Wrongdoers should appreciate what they have and if they cause any trouble they need to be kicked out. Fed up Taxpayer, Gordonvale Marvellous to see people belatedly figuring out that solar panels don’t generate power when it is cloudy or dark (CP, 5/3). The electricity grid will not and cannot run on solar and wind. Only coal, gas, nukes and large hydro can do that. Notice who blocks those? Seeing a pattern? Mic, Cairns Re: Council pay dispute (CP, 3/3). Most CRC employees are aware they already have generous pay, conditions and security. Put the vote to the staff and get it sorted. Paul, Westcourt Darrell from Canberra (texts, 3/3). With his investments in Cairns and his twice yearly regular trips up here, complains about the lack of back supporting seats along the Esplanade. For goodness sake, is he serious? He should buy himself a nice comfy camping chair and place it under a tree. Nails, Gordonvale