Who answers questions if the coroner doesn’t?
Letter writer ROS WILLIAMS says coroners too often make weak, ineffective recommendations that will change nothing. Her letter makes depressing reading.
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Post apocalypse: the end of daily letter deliveries is in sight, writes PAUL ALEXANDER.
Canberra cannot afford the ACT government’s incompetence if it is to become a more environmentally, socially and financially sustainable city, says letter writer MIKE QUIRK.
Despite the passing of the Queen, unashamed monarchist RICK FORSTER can't grasp why Australia would ever need to become a republic.
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More to the environment than cute furry animals
Letter writer JONATHAN MILLER says significant societal change will be needed to address the drivers of environmental decline.
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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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That child might wonder at our weak politicians
"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 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."
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.
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).
"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.
