DEAR News Of The Area, THE most inspiring bit of altruism happened to us this Sunday. On Saturday I was swimming at Pilots Beach when I felt my three gold wedding-rings slip off my finger in 1.5 metres of water.…
DEAR News Of The Area, IN Australia, the loyalty of voters to the major political parties often goes unquestioned, yet the loyalty of these parties to their supporters is increasingly uncertain. Party followers consistently remain faithful, yet their trust is…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE image of that bloke chainsawing the “Woke Agenda” (‘Libertarians to contest Lyne’, p1, 19 February) does promote division. Your story ‘30 years of caring and sharing’ (p13, 19 February) about Dungog and District Neighbourcare…
DEAR Jasminda, EVERY time I go to the beach there is a sea of bums. Everyone under the age of about 20 (and some well over) are jiggling around in g-strings. Is this acceptable? Francis P. Dear Francis, Acceptable is…
OSCAR season is upon us, and that means a deluge of dramas built around powerhouse performances, all hoping for a chance at a golden statue or two. A top contender for “Best Foreign” in a few categories is I’m Still…
DEAR News Of The Area, A RESPONSE to ‘The great shark debate’ article in the 14 February edition. Recently an Eden-based professional fisherman long lining for gummy sharks (flake) caught seven boxes i.e. 224kg and 60, yes 60, great whites……
DEAR News Of The Area, THE week before Christmas, my husband David and I were shopping at Woolworths in Lake Cathie when a young lady gently tapped my hand and said, “Please, let me pay.” In all my years, I…
DEAR News Of The Area, I’D just like to offer a correction to Louise Cranny’s recent letter on the growth rates of trees and their potential carbon storage. As approximately half of the dry weight of a tree is carbon,…
DEAR News Of The Area, EMINENT scientists have estimated $25 billion of Australian coastal property is under threat from erosion caused by climate change fueled storm surges and they are advocating a staged retreat from development in coastal hazard zones.…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE Commonwealth Bank may have promised it won’t close any regional branches before July 2027. This followed Treasurer Jim Chalmers making a pre-election promise with Australian Banking Association chief executive Anna Bligh, who like him…