BUDGET QUERY
Dear editor,
Just asking if a 2024 budget deficit of $28 billion is “off the cliff”, then does it make the 2021 budget deficit of $1trillion totally unfathomable?
Margaret Wilkie,
Peregian Beach.
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FAMILY KINDNESS
Dear editor,
Over Christmas, I watched the reactions to my 20-month-old grandson waving his pudgy little hands furiously to people having to work.
A garbage truck driver waved his gnarly hands and front forks bringing a smile to the little man’s face especially when he tooted.
Kindness is contagious. When rubbish spilled, a young bloke jumped out of his car to help the old truckie gather up the mess.
Acts of kindness can have a ripple effect across our community. If enough of us have a go, we can join the ripples into waves of kindness to outweigh the powerful negative forces outside our control and our country that affect our daily lives.
Small gestures given often and by many can shape our community.
These moments of compassion remind us of our shared humanity and ability to make a difference in each other’s lives.
Let’s thrive in 25, through creating waves of kindness.
Garry Reynolds,
Peregian Springs.
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STUMERS THANKS
Dear editor,
I wanted to pass on my grateful thanks to Elana who assisted me on Tuesday, Jan 7th at Stumers Creek when my vehicle became lodged in a drain which was unable to be seen from a small car. Apparently this had happened also the day before and several times in the past.
Many thanks also to all the kind people who offered assistance.
Patricia Newsome,
Coolum Beach.
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AUSTRALIA DAY
Dear editor,
The words of invitation to Australia Day on Sydney Harbour are to reflect, respect and celebrate together.
At dawn, the Opera House sails will be lit with Aboriginal artwork in a quiet time to recall our country’s unfolding story told in many voices across countless generations.
It continues that dawn is more than just another sunrise. It is a moment where we can draw courage and inspiration from each other and commit to shaping Australia into a place of unity and inclusion for all who call it home.
Joined by our resilience, mateship and sense of community, we can look forward with optimism and unity to the future and to the opportunities we can create together.
That’s not only the type of Australia Day I want but the kind of Australia for all Australians no matter what the date.
Garry Reynolds,
Peregian Springs.
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NUCLEAR AWARDS?
Dear editor,
Are there Bravery awards for those who declare that they know more about climate change and nuclear power than 97% of the world’s scientists and the CSIRO? Just asking who will be named?
Margaret Wilkie,
Peregian Beach.
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OZ DAY AWARDS
Dear editor,
Prior to the last Council Elections, I was critical of the last council and its decision to scrap the Australia Day awards.
I asked the Council CEO to allow the new council the option to rescind the motion to no longer have Australia Day Awards and replace them with Biosphere awards in the middle of the year.
Despite support from a number of candidates for the decision to be reversed, I have heard no more.
It would appear the old council was afraid of Australia Day rather than having pride for our National Day.
What has transpired in relation to reinstating our National Day Citizen of the Year Awards?
Colin Caudell,
Coolum Beach.
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