DEAR News Of The Area, Regarding the NOTA article “Local talks energy solutions” (13 February edition): I applaud Mr Simshauser’s suggestions to Council regarding energy storage and solar generation. However, Energy-from-waste (EfW) incinerators should not be promoted as a green solution to our waste problems. EfW incinerators do not make clean energy. They are the […]
DEAR News Of The Area, NEW Liberal leader Angus Taylor promises that by returning to Liberal values he will restore our standard of living, protect our way of life and restore the Australian dream of home ownership. In trying to sell this snake oil, he turns a blind eye to the fact that successive Liberal/Nationals […]
RUTH never married and never had any children. When Ruth passes away, she leaves an estate worth $1.5 million. This includes a substantial superannuation fund, which was paid to her estate. Ruth’s last will appoints her only surviving sibling, Gary, as her executor, who also receives a 50% share of the estate, after the payment […]
DEAR Jasminda, MY ex-boyfriend is in many significant family photos such as Christmases, weddings, birthdays and other occasions. Now we are no longer together, what on earth do I do with all the pictures? It upsets me to look at them, but I don’t want to forget the occasions. Rachel P. Dear Rachel, This one […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE breakdown in relations between the partners of the former COALition are indicative of a failure of leadership that has been a long time in the making. The Nationals and the Liberals are more focused on internal power plays than the welfare of the citizens of this country. As former […]
NOTA reader John misses seeing the hanging boat at the entrance to Urunga.
DEAR News Of The Area, JUST my opinion, but I miss seeing the hanging boat at each entry to Urunga. I believe the boat represented Urunga well – boating, fishing, relaxing and catching up with old friends. I am sure weary drivers and children were happy to finally see the hanging boat as a sign […]
DEAR News Of The Area, IN the years since the Global Financial Crisis, one contradiction has quietly persisted at the heart of modern economic culture – a contradiction so glaring that it should unsettle anyone who still believes our systems reward contribution and punish harm. We shame the unemployed. We mock them, dismiss them, and […]
KAREN is concerned that her elderly mother, Mary, is lacking the ability to manage her affairs. Karen makes an appointment with a solicitor, with a view to drafting a Power of Attorney and an Appointment of Enduring Guardian for Mary. Karen is present at the appointment with the solicitor and she does most of the […]
The cinema team gathered to reminisce as they began the process of packing up. Photo: supplied.
The cinema team gathered to reminisce as they began the process of packing up. Photo: supplied. Kieren Dell with filmmakers and actors Clayton and Shane Jacobsen at the Brothers Nest premiere. Photo: supplied. The Jacobsen brothers left their mark in the men’s toilets. Photo: supplied. Renowned rock historian Glen A. Baker outside the cinema in […]
