Tag: Letters to the Editor
In My Opinion- Elizabeth: more than ‘bogan road’
SOMETHING I experienced growing up in the northern suburbs was the instant shame that came with telling someone you lived at or anywhere near...
Cyclists v motorists
THE letters from Richard Harris (January 18) and Ian Wight (January 25) remind us that the opposing views of cyclists and motorists will never...
Under-diagnosed and under-treated
THIS February is REDFEB, a heart awareness month.
In addition to encouraging people to wear red and donate, Heart Research Australia is raising awareness about...
Bad attitude from drivers to cyclists
I DO not know Richard Harris of Gawler, but his letter last week (‘Look out for MAMILs’, January 18) in this column saddened me...
Traffic device not so calming
We use Sunnydale Ave if we are going to Gawler as this negates having to traverse the traffic at southern end of Murray St.
Recently,...
Centrelink legislation is in drastic need of reform
THE Social Security Act and Social Security (Amendments) Act each contain more than 1000 sections, most of which are designed to deny people payments,...
Australian icon at risk
The kangaroo is at risk of annihilation.
Since European settlement, six Macropodidae species have already become extinct.
The roo is an icon of Australia, emblazoned on...
Bunyip Journalist Weighs in on The Voluntary Assisted Dying Debate
WHEN I finally heard the news that assisted dying would become available for South Australians by the end of January, I was overjoyed to...
Why the delay for transport subsidy increase?
LIKE many country residents, the Liberal Opposition welcomes news the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) subsidy has doubled to 32 cents per kilometre.
PATS is...
New breath of life needed in Gawler
LOOKING at the history of Gawler, particularly the amount and variety of manufacturing that had occurred over the years, it saddens me that over...
Community consultation opens for Barossa resort project
IT is the community’s turn to have their say on the proposed luxury hotel, spa and cellar door in the Barossa.
The community can...
