True democracy
Roy Hopkins reckons he’s a Republican. Yet he’s devised a complicated system where we can elect someone to replace the Queen. (QCL letters 17/11)
Why...
Obama given the royal treatment
I wonder how many noticed that President Obama was given ‘special’ honours when he visited Australia on his whirlwind tour.
For those closely watching the...
A new approach to Christmas
As the holidays approach, the giant overseas factories are kicking into high gear to provide Australians with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods and...
Slade repeat?
I read with interest an article written in the local press on Saturday, November 20.
The article reported that Council presented “a to do list,...
Just a touch of green
In Queensland, ALP Premier Bligh is intent on luring the world’s jet setters to board aircraft, cruise ships, trains, limos, buses and cars to...
Familiarity breeds contempt
Where on earth did it start? This bellowing out at every passing, boring, unknown, and thankfully unresponsive person on the street, in the supermarket,...
Power to the people
Recent public discussion in local newspapers makes it crystal clear that this area feels that local government is out of touch with the people...
Continued carbon debate
I write in response to the letter of Viv Forbes of Rosewood (Letters November 10, 2011) under the heading ‘A step backwards’. Nowhere does...
Two sides to the story
The increasing number of casualties being inflicted on Australia’s Forces in Afghanistan is at last attracting criticism from prominent people in our society.
Our invasion...
Dobbing in litterers
Premier Anna’s gang has decided to pass legislation to enable people to ‘dob’ in those tossing rubbish from vehicles or dropping off large items...
Calling for support
Following on from the story on the quolls you kindly included in last week’s paper I received an anonymous call from a lady encouraging...
Rose and Rodeo a huge success
Warwick’s Rose and Rodeo Festival is a credit to all who work together to put on a fabulous weekend - the Show and Rodeo...
Stay safe this snake season
As warmer weather sets in, Southern Downs residents are reminded to be on the lookout for snakes.
So far this snake season (September and October),...
