On other matters

Again Peta Credlin shows her bias by defending the PM. The PM (like all of us) deserves a holiday. At issue is that he knew he should not leave Australia in the midst of the worst fires in memory. He snuck away unannounced, and his office (and ministers) denied he was in Hawaii for four days. His snub to fire victims was manifest in the cover-up. Credlin chooses to be a mouthpiece for the Liberals.

Being objective may bring her some credibility.

M.G.B., Kanimbla Heights

With all the bad publicity that ScoMo is getting about his holiday, the critics have overlooked Anna Palaszczuk’s cruise while Queensland burns.

Carol, Cairns

We know Christmas comes around every year on December 25, so instead of going into heaps of debt loading up the credit cards, put aside some money every payday and keep your eyes open for pressies throughout the year. If you plan ahead Christmas does not have to send you broke.

Beth, Kanimbla

I find Channel 83 a refreshing informative change after the lefty construct of Channels 2 and 3.

Quietgi, Earlville

Re: Jamie Whincup ruling the 2010s. Seven championships versus two and more Bathurst podiums than Scotty will ever have. At least 888 Racing didn’t need Penske to save their race team. Happy Holden Fan For Ever, Cairns

A huge thank you to council contractors for doing a bin collection on Christmas Day. Much appreciated.

V. Knowles, Manoora

Jeff Horn looks north to Townsville for next big fight. So go Jeff Horn.

Janelle, Woree