Seriously, we need better people to represent us
"So who are the main under achievers, apart from the obvious ones of Chief Minister Andrew Barr and his Treasurer Chris Steel?" Letter writer RIC HINGEE isn't shy to name names...
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"The increase in locally renewably-produced energy would free-up oil supplies for use in areas where increasing electrification is more complex such as mining and manufacturing," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK, of Garran.
Letter writer DIANNE DEANE has some sympathy for the seniors who lost their exercise class when CIT Bruce cancelled its higher-level intensity classes for over 60-year-olds, but GLENN ARMSTRONG may have an answer...
"The bus drivers in Yokohama all wore ties, some coats, were very friendly and polite and keen to help." Letter writer COLIN LYONS says, by comparison, many bus drivers in Canberra are "poorly presented, clearly no standard expected".
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This is why community petitions matter, Mr Barr
"Andrew Barr, lifted his eyes from his phone to comment that the car park was probably a 'drive through', and weren’t car parks used as recreational areas? Then laughed at his own joke." DIANNE DEANE has a message for the chief minister.
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Discovering the inflexibilities of a ‘flexible’ bus fare
"I am cognisant that 'flexible' fare options are subject to availability of seats on the buses, however I also thought 'flexible' meant exactly that," writes JANINE HASKINS.
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Tram plan from the shallow end of the think tank
The Federal and the ACT governments will be looking to cut unnecessary expenditure. In this context, light rail stage 2B should not proceed and Stage 2A repurposed as a busway," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK.
You only get one chance at a first impression. What does this directional sign on the Federal Highway, Watson tell visitors about Canberra, asks letter writer DICK BAUCH.
Letter writer ANNE O'HARA, of Wanniassa, says some solar panels and wind generators are already being recycled and repurposed, but many Australians seem unaware of it.
"I am sure the Liberal Party can single handedly make themselves irrelevant without the help of the Labor Party, while the latter could get on with governing," says letter writer PENNY MOYES, of Hughes.
A recent feature story about Irish convicts has brought forward a couple of letters with local angles.
"Light rail has probably unnecessarily already cost the ACT hundreds of millions, money that could have been used to address unmet community needs including housing, health, education and reducing debt," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK.
"We know though, that the ACT government cares for those of us who live southside, so periodically high-order magicians are dispatched to solve the problem," says letter writer HENRY MOULDS of Wanniassa.
"Across the many terms of ALP government, particularly under Andrew Barr, community disquiet across a number of demographics has grown," says letter writer ALBERT OBERDORF.
"Ultimately, a tunnel under Civic will also be necessary as traffic congestion inevitably increases," says letter writer RICHARD JOHNSTON as he showcases the new Melbourne Metro rail system.
"Until governance improves, the community will continue to suffer from the misplaced priorities of this arrogant, bumbling, bone-headed and opaque government," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK.
"The territory tentacles that recently acquired seven acres of Lake Burley Griffin lakebed at West Basin, are now extending into the national land of Commonwealth Park," says letter writer JULIET RAMSAY.
CityNews readers have their say on the consequences of the Bondi shooting massacre.
This is our last letters column for this year. Thank you to all our many new and regular correspondents. The lively, passionate and often provocative opinions we publish keep the editor on his toes! So one final time for 2025...
