Would I swap my construction job? You betcha!
After spending spent the past six years hands-on within the construction industry, letter writer VESNA STRIKA, of Gungahlin, has no qualms about wanting to do something – anything – else!
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"Budget deficits and borrowings started not in 2021 when the lockdown needed payments to support those who lost their job, but eight years earlier when preparations for the light rail to Gungahlin began," says letter writer ROBIN UNDERWOOD.
After an unhappy experience with telehealth, letter writer ROSS KELLY, of Monash, wonders if doctors "are being compromised by these corporatised group practices?"
Letter writer JANINE HASKINS says she's been trying to meet with government minister Mick Gentleman for two years without success and feels he's avoiding her.
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Shame on you, Minister Vassarotti. Shame. Shame. Shame.
Reader SONIA COTTEE, of Red Hill, is very, very upset with the Environment Minister. And she's unafraid to tell her so.
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With this government, we get what we deserve
Letter writer ANDREW SUTTON, of Campbell, says: "This government has become increasingly arrogant and belligerent and seemingly uncaring as to the concerns of its constituents, but we keep re-electing them every four years."
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Crematorium plan a threat to fauna and flora
Letter writer PATRICIA WATSON, of Red Hill, says the plan to contruct a new crematorium near a Symonston nature reserve is uncecessary and a threat to the fauna and flora.
Letter writer TIM WALSHAW explains why getting light rail over Lake Burley Griffin is problematic for Commonwealth Bridge.
Letter writer Dr GINA NEWTON, of Hughes, sees ecological treasure in dead gum trees.
Letter writer SUE DYER, of Downer, offers some fearless advice to the Canberra Liberals.
If we must have this tramline, then an alternative less expensive route for the Civic to Capital Hill section, that won't need underground power, is available, says letter writer JACK KERSHAW.
Letter writer DAVID TYLER, of Macquarie, asked his local MLA what the Canberra Liberals' position was on the tram to Woden. He wasn't happy with the reply.
HERMAN SAFRANSKY, a visitor from the US, says he's noticed a recent outbreak of the pandemic, medically referred to as chromophobia (fear of colours).
Letter writer RIC HINGEE, of Duffy, raises the unanswered questions of why the ACT government opposed the inquiry into the Orroral Valley bushfires.
"All the Greens can offer is fear, fear of the future for your children and grandchildren. And it seems to be working," bemoans letter writer GREG CORNWELL.
"I was really shocked and saddened to see these exceptional historic and cultural icons so neglected and unloved," says Canberra visitor IAN BROINOWSKI of the Sydney and Melbourne buildings.
"The real price of light rail, now set to be confounded with the raising of London Circuit, is committing an entire generation to life in high-rise dwellings," says letter writer JOHN L SMITH, of Farrer.
"I would like to have my carpet replaced. It went down in 2002. Twenty years ago! The area manager checked – no future date has been set. What is it about the state of maintenance? It must be the light rail," writes a Housing ACT tenant.
"Paul Costigan is right to criticise local ABC for allowing the NCA to get away with propagandising the approval process for the second stage of the light rail," says letter writer ERIC HUNTER, of Cook.
