Warm, friendly and welcoming
Jane Phillips (Gaz 15/5), I couldn’t disagree more.
I moved to Warragul 40 years ago and at that time there was more than a dose of ‘small town attitude’, however over time and coinciding with the influx of people from outside the area this has completely changed, and I now find people warm, friendly, and welcoming.
Also isn’t it good to see the lycra brigade out and about and enjoying our cafes. They add colour and life to the CBD. I’m proud to be a Warragul resident.
David Osterlund, Warragul
So given the lengthy history and many changes implemented to improve industry practices/animal welfare, how can there be an exposé as disturbing as we’ve recently seen aboard the Awassi Express?
People have lost faith that political parties and those with a vested interest will ever commit to meaningful reform. Not surprising then that there’s been an outcry from so many calling for a total ban.
Australian values are held in such high regard that all prospective citizens now need to align with them. Inhumane/cruel treatment of animals is not an Australian value and yet here we remain, decades on, compromising our values and convictions over commercial/political interests.
No matter how long industry tries to stave off the day, I believe the end of this brutal trade is inevitable. Rightly so. Dawn Tisdale, Drouin that will make a genuine difference to local families facing blood cancer.
These services include free accommodation, transport, emotional support and disease specific education to Australians and their families as they find their way through some of the darkest days of their lives.
Plus, funds raised also contributes to Australian researchers who are working tirelessly to discover safer and more effective treatments. Although their critical research is improving survival rates, sadly 35 Australians are diagnosed with a blood cancer every single day.
Approximately 20,000 people have taken part in this year’s milestone campaign and have shaved or cut away an estimated 7000 kilograms of hair, helping to create wigs for cancer patients. Thanks to our partners at Sustainable Salons Australia, for the first time shorter hair will now also be used to create ‘hair booms’ which will be used to soak up potential oil spills at sea.
Thank you for your support. We are well on our way to reaching our goal of $3,460,000 in Victoria. There is still time for people to sign up or make a donation at www.worldsgreatestshave.com.au. Thanks to you, the Leukaemia Foundation will be able to help more Australians with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders survive and live a better quality of life.
Bill Petch, CEO Leukaemia Foundation