Decisive action needed against DV
In the wake of Emma Bates’ death earlier this week, we as the Victim Survivors’ Advisory Council (VSAC) are reminding the media of...
Council meetings new spectator sport
I watched the replay of the post-election Council Meeting with interest and, I must admit, some amusement.
The discussion around the appointment of the Deputy...
The Ten Commandments
I would like to help S. Hansen, (letter last week) understand our part of the world.
Australia is not a Christian nation, our founding fathers...
Tin Can Bay Road
G'day folks, in the scale of things this is minor.
But locally one thing is really annoying me.
Twice a day, I travel Tin...
So sad
I do not attend any particular church.
I was brought up in the Christian faith and I think you will all agree that if society...
Straight talking
Thank you for publishing the story on Kevin Rudd and the Donald.
The world needs people like Kevin to speak their mind and draw the...
Community spirit thrives
Congratulations to those who organised and supported this year’s Easter on Mary Festival.
Given that it was a rainy night following probably two months of...
This is treason
I hope you good people out there read "The Australian" - 23-24th March 2024.
"Killing Fields of Renewable Rush"
Victoria want to construct a 800ha solar...
Government is failing
The failure of the government of the previous prime minister, Scott Morrison, was, in my opinion, a failure of moral courage and principle.
Too often,...
Social conscience
How disappointing it is to be confronted wherever you go, with sign and notices saying; "We will not tolerate violent or disruptive behaviour".
What...
Stand by your local paper
You are so right Garry Howe, regarding Facebook, the journalists do all the leg work and facebook takes the credit and makes all the...
Voting system flawed
I call for a statewide re-election of local mayors.
Voting in the 2024 statewide local mayor election was far from diplomatic, with vast numbers of...
Early Christmas at Cooinda
Christmas has come early for the residents of the Lutheran Cooinda Aged Care Home where Gympie Quotarians entertained the residents with card games and...
