DUBBO CITY LIFE
A NATIONAL day of action is planned for Friday, October 26, to boycott fuel stations over the outrageously high fuel prices burning holes in our hip pockets.
Diesel fuel is averaging $1.70 per litre and unleaded is higher again in many places.
Think of the truckies hauling hay bales right now. According to www.freightmetrics.com.au, they’re looking at around $740 a day in fuel over long distances, at current prices.
For unleaded petrol (regular or premium grades) and diesel, the price you pay includes Australian Government fuel excise ($0.41 per litre as at August 2018).
A petition is currently with parliament which you can sign, requesting the Australian Government not take an extra 10 per cent GST on top of the fuel excise which in turn is driving up fuel prices.
“There is no need to double dip on an already highly taxed product. The Fuel Companies are not getting off easy either, price gouging and collusion between service stations and price differences of up to 20c per litre when the petrol stations are across the road from each other. It is criminal. We are wanting to achieve more affordable fuel for all Australians,” the petition says.
The request is “for the House to consider in the interests of the Citizens of Australia our proposal for removing the GST on the fuel excise and also lowering the fuel excise and a Royal Commission into Fuel Prices and price gouging.”
If there is a Royal Commission, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission needs to answer for the waffle they’re publishing online about how regional petrol prices are far slower to rise and fall, than our city cousins. Clearly, they do not live here. Earlier this week the Australian Government e-petition already had over 19,000 signatures – and there’s probably that many people in Dubbo alone with something strong to say on this subject! To sign it, visit www.aph.gov.au and search for petition number EN0744.
Armistice ceremony at Bodangora War Memorial
A SPECIAL remembrance service will be held at the Bodangora War Memorial on Sunday, November 4, in the lead up to Armistice Day which is Sunday, November 11.
Armistice Day marks the end of World War I, and this year is the centenary of that
occasion.
Organisers have decided on November 4 to allow people to also attend other November 11 ceremonies.
Arrival from 10am for 11am start. The Dubbo Pipe Band will be in attendance. Enquiries to Maurice Campbell on 6882 1293.
Dementia Australia Memory Walk and Jog at Wellington
ALSO on Sunday, November 4, from 9am to 1pm, Dementia Australia is hosting the Wellington Memory Walk and Jog from Pioneer Park to Cameron Park.
Dementia Australia is raising money and awareness to help beat dementia! The walk is approximately 5km long. Once the walk is finished there will be a slip-n-slide and food for all to enjoy.
Bring a water bottle and a sun hat to stay sun-safe and hydrated. The event is pet friendly! Register at memorywalk.com.au or phone 8875 4683.
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