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Politicians have lost the plot
Posted: 14 Jul 10 |
Australia has the delightful three tier politicalm governing system that simply shows how over-governed our country is. Being governed by federal, state and local government bureaucrats can be quite exhausting at times. Just look at the current situation.
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Back on track
Posted: 01 Jul 10 |
YES - After a number of months away from the blogsphere world, I'm back! Catch up on the last ranting of the Sun City News editor.
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Dirty politics behind Yanchep Boardwalk
Posted: 08 Apr 10 |
As a person who has attended many Local Government council meetings for over ten years, I've seen some very dirty political stunts. Individuals and some community groups get used without even realising it. The political antics behind the Yanchep Boardwalk are interesting.
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School Rating System
Posted: 29 Jan 10 |
With the recent launch of the national School Rating System, do you think its appropriate way to access your students? What do you think of the rating related to your childrens school? Will the school rating system affect which school you choose for your child?
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Australia Post need to lift their game not prices
Posted: 29 Jul 09 |
Why do giant monopoly mega multi national organisation think they can hike prices without providing a fully satisfying service?
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Police should seize mobile phones.
Posted: 30 Jun 09 |
The use of mobile phone while driving a car is increasing and increasing by the day. Police appear to be taking no action against these offenders. It time the state government legislated to allow police to seize drivers caught using thir mobile phone while driving.
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Crime rate a shocker
Posted: 16 Jun 09 |
A day never passes without hearing from a local resident complaining about the local crime, hooning, vandalism or some more graffiti. All to often, these same residents blame Marmion Ave for the cause of the problem. Now read some of the facts.
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MP's gravy train
Posted: 04 Jun 09 |
The latest revelation about MP's $24,500 imprest account is just part of a number of perks the the general public aren't aware of. Wouldn't it be refreshing if just one day, some real public concerned politician revealed all.
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Winter at last
Posted: 02 Jun 09 |
After one of the longest and driest first five months for many, many years, it been wonderful to seel some lightning, thunder and rain. The other odd thing that appears when the winter season occurs it the appearance of stupid driving habits.
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My 5 cents worth.
Posted: 27 May 09 |
Is the 5 cent piece doomed? What effect will it have on me? I'm not sure if I can afford to lose the mighty 5 cent piece!
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Sharing local news
Posted: 19 May 09 |
My research indicates that local newspaper are most successful when they provide local news for the local community. As a newspaper editor, one of the hardest issues I find is getting hold of the local news. You, as a reader, can help.
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Budget or just a tax slug!
Posted: 11 May 09 |
I thought a budget was a document that show how a nation, state, business or household was going to manage their monetary affairs and prosper for the future, but it appears our latest batch of politicians have different ideas.
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Are all these handouts really good for the economy?
Posted: 07 May 09 |
Over the next two weeks both the federal and state government will be handing down their 2009/10 budgets on top of the other recent handouts. In the long run, this only gets us all further in debt and I wonder whether recent actions are the solution.
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Daylight Saving debate
Posted: 05 May 09 |
Hate it, or love it, we have, yet another, a chance to vote again as to whether we want daylight savings permanently.
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Another view regarding a 'Vision for Yanchep'
Posted: 05 May 09 |
Just over a week ago, I published my view for the fiture vision for Yanchep, inviting others to express their views. To my surprise, several people believe 'nothing should change.'
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Prices are crazy
Posted: 30 Apr 09 |
When you live out of the Perth CBD in the outer metro area or the fringe country region, everyone expects to pay a few cents more, but some of my recent price comparisons are ridiculous.
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Can you believe all the rubbish that gets dumped?
Posted: 29 Apr 09 |
Why does it appear that our major roadway are considered dumping grounds for all kinds of rubbish? I'm sick and tired of seeing fast food packaging and drink contains as apart of the permanent landscape on our streets.
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Long Weekend - wrong
Posted: 27 Apr 09 |
ANZAC Day, 25th April, is probably the notional most important date in modern history. Why do we need to declare a public holiday on Monday 27th April to 'celebrate' the day.
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Let down
Posted: 24 Apr 09 |
Have you ever have someone, or a business, promise you that a certain action would be completed by a certain date? Are you sick and tired of people saying: "No Worries, mate, it be alright?" And it never happens!!
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Vision for Yanchep
Posted: 22 Apr 09 |
We all have different opinions of what Yanchep should or should not look like. I would like to propose a couple of ideas and ask you for your 'Vision for Yanchep."
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