On other matters

Rex, Edmonton. The reason trucks take fruit and vegetables to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane markets is simple logic. We do not have enough permanent population to support them. That is why we have dearer insurance, empty shops and hotels and food outlets prior to COVID-19. If it was viable Rusty’s Market would be open seven days.

Tony, Cairns

President Trump’s “smaller-than-expected crowd” (CP, 22/06) was the result of a very determined Democrat-led ticketbuying effort — deliberately designed to leave many empty seats. Over 1,000,000 distinct accounts signed up for tickets. Republicans who missed out on tickets due to this ploy are becoming quite angry.

Ric, Brinsmead

Questions about the $415 million for roads (CP, 22/06). Since Palaszczuk killed the economy, where is it coming from?

How much is for construction and how much for consultants? How much will be wasted on reports to satisfy our excessive, unwarranted and unaffordable regulatory regime, with its smothering mounds of red, green, black, blue (UN), and now white (chief medical officer) tape? Queensland’s main industry is now coloured regulatory tape.

Higgs, Tolga

The senseless and selfish behaviour of drivers in our region is not going to improve until police crack down on poor driver behaviour and are seen out and about. We’re at a point where most drivers believe its free rein, and why not, you can get away with just about anything. We’ve been told time after time by our MPs that police have the numbers to carry out all their duties. Well where are they? Not on our roads!

Rick, Redlynch

“Region hot spot for child abuse” (CP, 22/06). Yes, and Bill Bates’ letter in the same paper explains why. Sadly, neither ALP nor LNP can or will fix the broken pillars of our society.

Joanne, Manunda

Coronavirus has shown that bricks-andmortar universities are mostly obsolete. Most courses can be delivered online with lecturers working from home. High student fees (CP, 22/06) are an anachronism. Same with million-dollar per annum vice-chancellors. It’s time unis joined the digital era.

Karen, Kanimbla