DEAR News Of The Area, GIVEN that the electorate casts their votes based on the proposed and current policies of the major parties, many minor contenders submit their appeals to the electorate based on platitudes. As the upcoming election is…
DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE been holding off buying another car because I wanted to see how the new electric cars progressed, so I looked forward to watching the Spotlight report on the car batteries. I was absolutely…
DEAR News Of The Area, TURNING native hardwood timber forests used for selective harvesting into carbon storage credits is a dangerous attempt to close a viable industry. This latest proposition is a ludicrous attack on the highly regulated Australian native…
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS morning we went past the usual crowd of tree huggers on Old Coast Road. They were holding signs saying “Save the Koalas”. I have lived here for eight years and am yet to see…
DEAR News Of The Area, EASTER is coming and the supermarkets are stocked with Easter eggs, bunnies and hot cross buns. Most of us know that Easter has something to do with Jesus. But you won’t find any sign of…
DEAR News Of The Area, I AM writing in response to the 1 April article, “Parties Power Through Energy Cost-Relief Measures”, which highlighted Peter Dutton’s comments on transitioning jobs from the coal sector to nuclear energy. Dutton’s remarks show a…
WITH a federal election called for 3 May this year, voters are bound to be told about the amazing reduction in power prices we can all expect. One party told us months ago that electricity prices would be reduced by…
I AM pleased that we have progressed several important planning proposals that will lead to much needed future housing for Forster and Wingham. We have sent these proposals to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for approval to…
DEAR News Of The Area, JANET Olney, in her Letter to the Editor on 21 March, speculates as to the agendas of the billionaire businessman Holmes à Court’s ulterior motive who is backing the Cowper Independent candidate, Caz Heise. Jim…
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS Federal Election is an opportunity for voters to protect our children’s future and avoid the serious risks emanating from any Coalition victory. My concerns about the Coalition were not allayed by Mr Dutton’s recent…