Opinion

Pre-election promises yet to be delivered

I AGREE wholeheartedly with Patrick Nunan’s letter regarding Anne Webster’s inaction on fulfilling any of her pre-election promises. They are all on record. Dr Webster also claimed she would be prepared to cross the floor for her electorate if...

13 hours ago

letters

‘No rules broken’, but who set those rules?

REGARDING the sports grants rort, still nobody from the LNP can explain what method was used to award grants or why the merit-based system was ignored. Now the PM has added zero to the situation, saying each project was eligible. All very well...

13 hours ago

letters

Wildlife starves while government hesitates

A NEW report has revealed the huge price paid by wildlife in the fires that have devastated Gippsland and Victoria’s north-east. If any more evidence was needed to convince Daniel Andrews that he must immediately begin food drops for starving...

13 hours ago

Cartoons

Broelman’s cartoon: January 23

Today’s cartoon from Broelman.

13 hours ago

Analysis & Comment

So the government gave sports grants to marginal seats. What happens now?

WHEN Australians pay their income tax, they assume the money is going to areas of the community that need it, rather than being used by the government to shore up votes for the next election.

22 Jan 2020

letters

Time to give regions equality in flights

I EXPLORED flights to Bangkok and on to Europe with Qantas out of Melbourne Airport. Many of the Qantas flights are via Sydney with the domestic connection part of the fare. Tried the same routes out of Albury with Qantas and the fare was $250 more...

22 Jan 2020

Lack of preparation leaving country at risk

WE are told by many politicians that the government’s prime responsibility is keeping people safe but it seems that the federal government’s responsibility to provide proactive, effective leadership in a time of crisis has been found wanting...

22 Jan 2020

letters

Climate change not the only threat to life

Ironic how climate change is destroying the world and mankind, yet the proliferation of legal abortion and euthanasia is not seen as a threat to mankind’s existence. Ian Felton, Mildur

22 Jan 2020

Cartoons

Broelman’s cartoon: January 22

Today’s cartoon from Broelman.

22 Jan 2020

letters

After year of inaction, what will change?

I write with regard to the two-page spread in Saturday’s Sunraysia Daily (18/1) citing Anne Webster’s “list” for 2020. Dr Webster has basically done nothing in 2019 so I ask what is going to change in 2020? The answer: nothing again. Dr...

21 Jan 2020

letters

Nothing new in mixed summer conditions

This burst of storms and floods is typical of many summers past of a heatwave followed by wild weather. Summer holidays in the ’60s were often so hot and then next flooded out camping locations. Let’s not call this part of the weather “new”...

21 Jan 2020

letters

Childcare fees should be government focus

THE government’s latest data has revealed the cost of childcare has skyrocketed by 34.6 per cent since the Liberals were elected in 2013. Despite the government promising its new childcare system would put downward pressure on fees, they have...

21 Jan 2020

Cartoons

Broelman’s cartoon: January 21

Today’s cartoon from Broelman.

21 Jan 2020

letters

Australia Day fundraising a chance to help rebuild

THIS Australia Day, Victorians are being asked to consider donating to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal to help struggling bushfire- affected communities across our state. Many Victorians will enjoy Australia Day with friends and family. But for far...

20 Jan 2020

letters

Sea levels don’t follow carbon dioxide

IN 1800, CO2 levels were about 283 parts per million and by 1912 about 301ppm – look it up. By 1989 CO2 levels had reached Dr Hansen’s so-called safe level of 350ppm. Today levels are about 411ppm, due almost entirely to China, India and...

20 Jan 2020

letters

Election day the only poll that counts

A recent national poll has indicated that the Prime Minister’s popularity is on the slide. I doubt that Scott Morrison (aka ScoMo) will be too concerned. Public opinion polls come and go. The only public opinion poll which, ultimately, counts is...

20 Jan 2020