Letters
Hard truths of obesity should be faced head on
Jenna Price’s reaction to being told she is fat is a welcome intervention. She knew already but it took getting a balanced plan to deal with it – the Live Life Well program devised by Sydney University – to deliver the results she needs.
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Media manipulation a threat to our democracy
Our media has suffered greatly because of the manipulation by powerful overlords with a political axe to grind. Democracy and media independence are continually at risk, and we can only hope that our version of them survives.
Australia’s up to speed but missing the point
The proposed trial of “average speed” cameras on the Pacific Motorway south of Port Macquarie seems, on the face of it, to be very reasonable.
Thanks, Clover, but it’s time for fresh thinking
How interesting and timely is the article about Clover Moore’s record-breaking 44-year career in politics.
Care for the disabled will be Bill Shorten’s lasting legacy
Bill Shorten is a man of honesty and integrity, and deserves thanks for his vision and work for the Australian people, particularly those with disabilities
Ageing towns struggle to attract care workers
I retired to Port Stephens in 2000 and moved to a retirement community in 2003. However, there have been regular changes in staff; rents and home prices have been driven so high that accommodation has all but disappeared for staff, especially those working in aged care and hospitality.
Levelling the playing field on school sport
Participation in school sport gives young children an opportunity to sample a range of activities. Education should be viewed as an investment, not an expenditure.
Teals show voters want more than mediocrity
The Liberals and their National partners achieved next to nothing during nearly a decade in power, apart from fighting the forces of progress. They turned a $300 million national debt into more than a trillion-dollar debt, and in only eight years oversaw 20 different climate and energy policies, most of which ended up being nothing more than grand announcements.
Ward on wrong track on trains blame game
South Coast commuters have been seeing the now five-year-delayed intercity trains run empty, on test, for many months. They are a ghost fleet.
For better or adverse, Labor needs to toughen up
There is a parallel between the Albanese government and Joe Biden’s tenure. Both have been reasonably successful in policy delivery but their “nice” demeanour has been overshadowed by a forceful, divisive and ultimately dominating opposition.
We’re not getting value for money from absurdist parliamentary theatre
When Zali Steggall calls out Dutton’s racist rants, she is the one in the wrong. When Steggall is goaded and responds she is blamed, all under parliamentary privilege. It’s absurdist theatre at times and often childish and inappropriate.