On other matters
Oh wow, the news headline is that the temperature is going to drop. Ooohh!
That’s news? I think that’s weather forecasting. Now, if we’d report on rabbit migration from north to south, that’s news.
Richard, Palm Cove
Merlin (texts 21/8). The entire hospital was evacuated and some months later the Bligh government approved a $500 million dollar upgrade on the same site after they sold the airport. Newman was not responsible for this one.
Marty, Cairns
Battery-electric cars (CP, 21/8) are a pipedream in Australia until the much anticipated breakthrough in battery technology happens. After more than 100 years we’re still waiting for that breakthrough.
Woz, Parramatta Park
It is good to see the Queensland Labor government is making it harder for people with new laws for towing caravans. Why? Just another little freedom being
eroded by our so-called elected people by the people for the people. Labor no longer is the working person’s friend.
George, Edge Hill
Re: Electricity charges would go down dramatically if the service fees were reduced or removed. On our last account we paid $85.81 in service fees, for what? And $17.73 meter service charges.
Beth Kanimbla
After September 1, those over the age of 60, who receive Centrelink benefits will be forced to “work for the dole”. Most of us in that age group have worked and paid tax all our lives. It seems many unscrupulous employers and businesses could access “volunteers” or “free labour”. So why does our PM keep stepping on the elderly’s toes?
Ah See, Manoora
In light of the traffic solution problem at the Red Beret Pub, the local councillors at the Cairns Regional Council seem to be looking at problem and one end of Redlynch, but forgetting about the ridiculous and continuous speeding on Redlynch Intake Rd near Redlynch Valley Estate. With regular complaints been put towards the council still nothing has been done or achieved in four years.
Darren, Redlynch
What’s the best thing about living in a multicultural society? To learn about different cultures and eat different food.
JD, Woree