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Congratulations must go to Caitlan Charles for a rarely seen these days good old fashioned classic journalism of a journalist investigating/reporting in depth on systemic failures in government. Be strong Caitlan, the politicians and bureaucrats will put pressure on you to identify your source.
The brave whistleblowers, are depending so much on your strength of character. More journalism like this please, it is so refreshing and healthy for open democracy. (Cleveland next please Caitlan). Let the truth be known. PEDRO CRANBROOK All wage earners r struggling to survive cause we are paying to much payroll tax on top ov every hidden tax. GST, Fuel excise, Road improvement, Stamp duties even toilet tax of 200 dollars if more than one in ur house on ur inflated rates bill plus water tax. Get rid of payroll Tax and let us have Wot we earn like the self employed.
We, re only gunna spend it anyway. An GST is a compound tax as well so most times it's more than 10 per cent. Bring back compulsory unionism so ur got Someone to stand up n fight for you. T. E. 4850. Ross Eastgate, 26 nov, just love your work! I’d like to know how Bob Katter gets away with the absolute lies about his ‘ military service ‘ which has been exposed more than twice in this paper! B.G. HEATLEY
Education session for those asking – Black (Accounting term) Friday is a US term for the big sale day after thanksgiving. Similar to Boxing Day sales in Aus. Cyber Monday follows for online shopping. ROSE NORTH WARD Yep you’re right COL ROSSLEA it’s the unions who are running the Labor Party. And they are doing their best to shut down small businesses. JJ4814
Why would anyone join the police force army be a prison guard a teacher nurse doctor aged care worker today when everything seems to be in crisis also politics should not be in local government VAL V NORTH WARD CDF General Angus Campbell should be sacked DR 4816
THE SAINT TTE 2611. Whilst cracking a beer watching Sky Racing I nearly fell off my chair laughing so much at the text. What a cracker Saint! BILL C’BROOK.
General Angus Campbell should lead from the front and set an example by surrendering ALL of his awards first. CJ PALLARENDA
Landsdown, home of the black throated finch. Good onya Jenny. AS. 4814.
We don’t want another Gold Coast or Cairns on the strand you hear Shari and so many of the locals say. Of course they don’t want a powerhouse of industry and tourism.
Thousands of jobs with wealth pouring in. The building industry booming etc.
They want Townsville to stay where it is at the back end of nowhere and going nowhere. People of Cairns used to have to come down to Townsville to fly out internationally but now it’s the other way around. THOMAS SOUTH TOWNSVILLE 4810.
Report in this paper on Sat says that on average more than five women or girls were killed every hour by someone in their own family in 2021. On Sat same day, GEM showed a 1950 movie called HOW TO MURDER YOUR WIFE starring Jack Lemmon. You say “silly?” I say “systemic.” GIRLIE NORTH WARD
Road safety starts with every driver but we had & saw one Blenners’ B-double tail gating everyone driving north in front of him on Saturday morning during heavy rain.
And speed limits in road works meant nothing but to get closer! Perhaps he was late but I hope the truck arrived at its depot OK.
I was glad I could turn off & let it go. Incidentally we saw another on our return trip – was a very courteous driver. WARREN 4814
Daniel Andrew’s has proven Abraham Lincoln wrong. You CAN fool al the people all the time. JEFF, CONDON.