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 Other issues beyond climate change 27/08/2008
By Damian Jones
I have to admit I am not one that believes there is a scientific approach that can demonstrate climate change is an issue but more that it is not an issue and we should be concentrating on other matters that are important to Australia.
The oath of hypocrisy? 27/08/2008
By O. None
Children are having vital operations cancelled or postponed in our hospitals for lack of funds and staff and the Federal Opposition is bent on overturning the luxury car tax.
Farewell to Colleen the whale 26/08/2008
By Penny Ferguson
Matthew Robson wrote:
"You may be aware of the case of the baby humpback whale affectionately named Colin.
and compared it with the news of a plane crash which killed 150."
South Coast rail services third-class 25/08/2008
By Warren Kidson
As a frequent bushwalker in the Illawarra and Central Coast regions, I am amazed at the third-class rail schedule that the NSW Government inflicts on the South Coast community.
Bouquets for Noreen Hay 25/08/2008
By Mick Rampling
I would like to send a bouquet to Ms Noreen Hay, Member for Wollongong, as opposed to the brickbats that have been heading towards her in recent times.
Follow the rules 25/08/2008
By Michelle Smith
After reading your article "Barnes final bid stopped in it's track" on Wednesday 20/8, I applauded the Board of Management for upholding Rule 25, a...
Tribute to true gentleman 24/08/2008
By Mike LaFave
The marvellous tribute to St George Illawarra NRL stalwart, Jason Ryles, in last Saturday's "Mercury" was a fitting farewell for one of the Illawa...
Thankyou to neighbours after dog attack 24/08/2008
By Patricia Bate-Charlton
To the neighbours of Jobson Ave who came to came to our rescue last Tuesday, our heartfelt thanks.
Disgust at death of baby whale Colin 23/08/2008
By Amy Hans
On behalf of my nine year old daughter I write this letter in disgust.
Driving past accident scene disrespectful 23/08/2008
By Sonja Oudhoff
On friday evening(22/8) a car crashed into the front of my daughter's home. My daughter is now without transport as her car was a total write off ...
Pathetic Olympics coverage 23/08/2008
By Wayne Cooper
The coverage by Channel 7 of the Beijing Olympics has been pathetic and of a very poor standard.
Four-year terms in Northern Territory 23/08/2008
By colin mccallum friel
No sooner emerging from an almost lost election because it took no notice of the wishes of the electors, the Northern Territory ALP Government is going to introduce four-year fixed terms.
Whale overshadows other news items 21/08/2008
By Matthew Robson
You may be aware of the case of the baby humpback whale affectionately named Colin.
AFL's South Africa trip ridiculous 20/08/2008
By Kevin Rugg
AFL officials have travelled to South Africa to set up an exhibition game. How ridiculous.
Uni not easy for student nurses 19/08/2008
By Ailie Hodge
I write in response to what I felt was a very honest and heartfelt article on student nurses at Wollongong University, "Student nurses face holiday placements". Mercury, August 19.
Bus service unsatisfactory 19/08/2008
By Ron Seymour
Twice over the last two weeks a morning bus service from Horsley to Wollongong has not arrived.
Thanks for help on Picton Rd 19/08/2008
By Amy Jenkin
On August 18 at approximately 6.30pm I was involved in a minor incident on a wet and slippery Picton Rd.
Collective noun for politicans 19/08/2008
By Damian Jones
In reponse to "collective noun for politicians", August 17.
Collective noun for politicians 17/08/2008
By Richard Linkiewicz
In answer to the question posed by Mario Christodoulou and Ione Davis in the Illawarra Mercury on Saturday August 16, "What do you call a group of government ministers?"
Stop the kangaroo killing 16/08/2008
By Fergie
On August 15 Vivienne Ortega wrote: "The late Steve Irwin said `it's embarrassing for Australia that we eat our own wildlife ... I'm here to tell you it's not right. Simply do not buy, use or eat kangaroo products'.''
Stop the kangaroo killing 15/08/2008
By Vivienne Ortega
The late Steve Irwin said ''It's embarrassing for Australia that we eat our own wildlife ... I'm here to tell you it's not right.''
Costa's firefighter claims dubious 14/08/2008
By Name Withheld
On Thursday in the Illawarra, Treasurer Michael Costa addressed the media and said, 'The NSW Labor Government will not close fire stations or sack firefighters'.
Business not a democracy 14/08/2008
By Fergie
Since when has business been a democracy? Or a charity for that matter? People and companies, whether small or multi-national, are in business to make a profit.
Anita's Theatre is not worth it 12/08/2008
By Alan Bond
When the council was originally approached in the early 1990s to buy the Garden of Peace in Stanwell Tops, they made the mistake of getting a valuation from a real estate agent who said it was worth $400,000.
Hall fee unfair to pensioners 12/08/2008
By Greg Adams
Our aged pensioners are having a rough enough trot at the moment with rising prices in food items, fuel and every other commodity, as we all are, but it hits them a bit harder.
Shop jumped the gun 12/08/2008
By Alan Bond
Looks like I've become targeted by people who don't seem to have last names when they fire justifications of having guns on Mercury online.
Impressed by thunderstorm photos 11/08/2008
By Alan Sarin
I watched the excellent pictures and slideshow of the August 2008 thunderstorms on your website.
Guns affect the innocent 11/08/2008
By Alan Bond
I stand by my comments in the Mercury as having played two gunshot victims.
Stop the mobile madness 10/08/2008
By Jim Jones
Once again, I suffered a near miss while driving through Wollongong on the weekend.
Sour grapes over rugby 9/08/2008
By Gordon Clark
I can only assume from her letter "Not So Grand Final" published in Saturday's paper that Sue Madigan is associated with a Wollongong-based rugby club.
Shattered by Starbucks' demise 9/08/2008
By Daniel Chamberlain
As I poured my very first Starbucks latte as a casual 17-year-old barista, I remember thinking that my possibilities for development within this company were almost endless.
Sid Hayes Stand, not Western Stand 8/08/2008
By Jim Primmer
There has been much said about the WIN Stadium western stand and all agree it needs replacing.
New stadium idea a winner 7/08/2008
By David Burke
I fully agree with Neil Webster's letter "Devising grand new stand plan" (Mercury letters, August 7) suggesting the sale of WIN Stadium and constructing a new venue at a more suitable location.
Marine patrols in review 7/08/2008
By David Jones
Regarding the article "Marines patrols in review" (Mercury, August 6).
Stolen handbag ruins good night 7/08/2008
By Gae Fenton
We are a group of ladies who rehearse at PKRSL every Wednesday night.
Hot air from Labor 7/08/2008
By Damian Jones
Fuel watch, grocery watch, whats next?Interest rate watch, superannuation watch, the list just goes on.
Worth questioning council rates 7/08/2008
By Alan Bond
When I received the valuation in on my property, I decided to object to the VG placed on it of $415,000.
Illawarra rugby loses the plot 7/08/2008
By Sue Madigan
Have Illawarra Rugby Union Board gone stark raving mad!! Fancy holding the grand finals at Shoalhaven.
Present all sides of mall debate 6/08/2008
By Mike LaFave
Why is it that Illawarra Mercuryreporters quoted only the viewpoints of three spokespersons with Wollongong business interests in your article...
Six ways to win votes 6/08/2008
By Alan Beadnell
I realise our politicians have a very limited attention span, so here are the pertinent facts in short words they can understand.
Stores need to smarten up 6/08/2008
By Richard Harrison
I am looking forward to the new retail developments planned for our region.
Neighbourhood forums good news 6/08/2008
By Alan Bond
I hope the ratepayers, the employers of council, take notice of having the neighbourhood forums (formally Local Area Meetings, formally Neighbourhood Committees) back on board.
Keep horses out of parks 5/08/2008
By Alan Bond
In the last state election the Liberals had a memorandum of understanding with the horse riding party about opening up the national parks around He...
Rubbish horror at Bulgo Beach 3/08/2008
By Francesca Cathie
I was recently very excited to go down the track at Otford to visit the Bulgo Beach shack settlement – totally beautiful and a wonderful bit of Sydney heritage and eccentricity.
Recession we had to have in 2008 3/08/2008
By Damian
A famous Labor quote is "the recession we had to have".
Starbucks - no bucks and no stars 31/07/2008
By Stephen Chamberlain
The recent closure of Starbucks stores which affected employees at the Shellharbour Stocklands store is another example of a multinational company exploiting its privileged position in society.
Jail terms nothing to boast about 30/07/2008
By Name withheld
I was disappointed to read of local member David Campbell boasting that this state had Australia's longest jail terms.
Show appreciation to parents 30/07/2008
By Roslyn Jones
I would like to thank all sporting parents in the Illawarra.
Expensive rates for little in return 30/07/2008
By Alan Bond
Kerbing in the the areas of Helensburgh, Stanwell Tops, Stanwell Park, Otford are not worn out. They've just never been built.
Time for action on transport 30/07/2008
By N. Hodges
The announcement of a further expansion of Port Kembla Harbour has brought on the next round of gabfests to discuss what else is needed.
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