DEAR News Of The Area, IN last week's NOTA a spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy and Water reported that work is “well underway” to create the Great Koala National Park. That came as a surprise to one who follows this issue closely and has observed that the Great Koala

DEAR News Of The Area, TWO recent letters praised National Service as salvation for wayward youth. Straighten up, quick march, grab a gun and all is well. Not a thought that whinging about young people is generational and probably goes back beyond the pyramids. Military proponents might care to read the many inquiries

THE current edition of NOTA contains an excellent summary of the sand renourishment program along Jimmys Beach written by Thomas O’Keefe, however there is one statement attributed to MidCoast Director Mr Robert Scott, which needs clarification. He is quoted as saying “continued dredging of the channel assists recreational boating”. In itself

DEAR News Of The Area, In response to ‘Stop scaremongering over nuclear power’ by Derek Musgrove, NOTA 09/05/2024. Scaremongering? Serious nuclear power plant accidents include the Fukushima nuclear disaster (2011), the Chernobyl disaster (1986), the Three Mile Island accident (1979), and the SL-1 accident (1961). Nuclear submarine accidents include the K-19

DEAR News Of The Area, I AM writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful performance by the Nota Bene String Ensemble on Sunday 5 May 2024. Such a delightful afternoon, with talented musicians playing extraordinarily beautiful harmonious melodies. The impact of this performance extends far beyond the notes played,

DEAR News Of The Area, I JUST wonder how close a look Phyllis Taylor took at the countries that have compulsory military service (‘National Service is the only answer’, NOTA 3 May). Of the 195 world nations today only 25 have compulsory military service and the list makes interesting reading. Brazil,

DEAR News Of The Area, I MUST agree with Phyllis Taylor, National Service should be seriously considered and would solve many of our current problems. Not only could it take the place of a ‘boot camp ‘ out in the bush for repeat juvenile offenders, but also give them a sense of

Dear News Of The Area, I HAVE watched and listened to the discussion regarding the ‘development’ of the foreshores area of Coffs Harbour. There are many reasons why this should not go ahead. I will address just one here. Mr Singh this is addressed to you. There is, across all development world

ANZAC Day is truly Australia’s day of spiritual awareness and we all experience it in different ways. This year I did it from the couch but watched the full march in Sydney as shown on ABC TV. It never ceases to impress my senses, especially in watching the ever-increasing crowds it draws

DEAR News Of The Area, THERE was some fear mongering but also genuine questions about nuclear energy in last week’s Opinion section. After 45 engineering years in power generation across the Hunter, now retired in the Port Stephens area, I naturally have an interest in the transition towards decarbonising the