Salvation Army launch bushfire appeal
Thank you for this article. I tweeted Coles, Aldi, and Woolworths only a couple of days ago regarding some sort of fundraising for victims of the bushfires, but in particular, more financial support for the emergency services personnel out there fighting these fires under horrific circumstances. While it seems the politicians just want to argue amongst themselves about who to blame, any sort of positive action is welcomed! Thanks again,
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Michelle Noble, Grafton
Drought assistance to schools
I am absolutely speechless that the Drought Package has $10 million to assist PRIVATE schools only.
Public Boarding schools such as Farrer MAHS Hurlstone AHS and Yanco AHS have students from severely affected areas, in many cases more so than the elite private schools with a low number of students from farms, however they will be precluded from getting funding because they don't fit the Federal Government Department of Education rules.
Day schools also have badly affected children that need support. Our local members should be shouting from the rooftops about this inequality, why does Canberra insist on creating inequality and division?
Graeme Harris, Calala
RFS funding slashed by government
"This NSW Coalition Government has slashed the capital budgets of the RFS by 75.2 per cent and fire and rescue by 35.4 per cent - the equivalent to axing the jobs of at least 100 firefighters and 50 new firefighting trucks. This whilst spruiking their surplus in the face of catastrophic fire conditions.
Jack Arnold, Armidale
Desal for Tamworth
This is a very sound idea. It wouldn't only be an investment for Tamworth, it could also provide water to other localities.
It could also have a solar power option which would allow it to provide a trickle supply at virtually no power cost when the supply need wasn't high.
Bob Kirchner, Tamworth
Unity in devastation
As our community's and district real's from the devastation, grief and loss of the crippling drought and unprecedented fire emergencies more than ever before being united to show our support and care to each other is the coping key.
These weather conditions have caught even the most informed and prepared by surprise and the impact will be seen and felt for years to come.
Life's true value of our families friends and community along with the incredible network of care will keep your community strong and united as together we help each other.
Whether it's through a service group, church, school, social club, sporting team, individually the "hundreds and thousands" acts of kindness will see our community through these extraordinary challenges.
The wise words of Winston Churchill seem perfect " United we stand divided we fall" and we are a united New England Tablelands.
Mary Hollingworth, Glen Innes