ASSISTED DYING Dear editor, Finally it has come to pass that our elected representatives in state parliament will be considering the draft Voluntary Assisted Dying bill within the next 14 sitting days, for which they are allowed a “conscience” vote…
FLIGHT PATHS Dear editor, As a resident living directly under the new Sunshine Coast Airport flight path on the Marcoola end of the new runway, I feel I must comment on ‘Community update flight path forum’ published in the May…
LIONESSES Dear editor, During the last sitting week I was able to put on the public record the remarkable achievements of one of our most enduring service groups in the region, the Coolum Lionesses. Recently, the Lioness Club celebrated 42…
MASK REPLY Dear editor, Linese Norrish’s response to “mask wearing” and “illegal dumping”, (Advertiser, April 15 and 22) demonstrates the attitude which contributes to the spread of COVID19, when individuals refuse to be told COVID is a deadly threat which, thankfully,…
WASTE REPLY Dear editor, I share E. Rowe’s concerns for the trashing of our environment and planet home, I once visited Singapore because I wanted to see a rubbish-free city/state… not sure what they do with their rubbish but it…
Boo the greyhound Dear editor, Boo the rescue greyhound was found on Sunday 11 April following a great effort by many people. We would like to say a huge thank you to the Coolum community who looked out for him,…
Dear editor, masks Mandatory mask wearing and social distancing, to protect not only wearers, but a susceptible public, is the least authorities require from us all. The deadly UK variant is highly infective and requires super vigilance. The stubborn female…
Yaroomba battle Dear editor, As reported in the Advertiser last week the Supreme Court hearing took place on Wednesday … and yes, the Sunshine Coast Council was indeed represented by barristers and solicitors using ratepayer funds to fight their own…
Biloela Family Dear editor, Following on from Margaret Wilkie’s letter regarding the now “Famous 4 Family,” I traveled to Biloela last August to check out about this family. Not ONE person spoke less than favourably and all voiced concern for…
OLYMPIC BID Dear editor, Eleven years away and who pays the bill? Our present pandemic economic crisis puts things in perspective. The cost of the required infrastructure is a bridge too far, in our 2021 economic climate. History has taught…