He produces enough hot air to inflate a giant balloon that could carry both Clive Palmer and Nathan Tinkler across the country in search of their next coal mine.

Another thing he could do is read the CSIRO GenCost reports that explain why nuclear power in Australia is not cost effective.

The 80 per cent of Australians who are concerned about climate change do as much as they can, such as switch banks and super funds to those who do not invest in fossil fuels, or purchase 100 per cent renewable power through their provider.

Many install roof top solar. The Australian government could do more to encourage them to purchase electric vehicles.

Even the Trump government provided a $10,000 tax incentive for EV buyers.

Doing nothing, or business as usual, is not what young Australians deserve from their elders.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn, Vic

So now we are having police chases through the streets of Tamworth and people shooting guns out of cars at police (Shots fired 17/5/2021 NDL) reading the Northern Daily Leader, it seems like daily crime in Tamworth, it's constant break and enters, stolen cars, home invasions, drugs etc, I'm sure it wasn't like this in Tamworth when I moved up here five years ago.

It seems to have gotten a lot worse in the last two years? What happened? Tamworth is becoming like Sydney, or worse - like America.

Daniel Peckham, Tamworth

I understand that ambulance officers and paramedics would be frustrated by nuisance calls and time wasted in response. There would be many occasions that this occurs. Highlighting the problem and relating this to a fake emergency with this article however may not be entirely appropriate.

The article does not reveal that the woman has underlying health issues, had experienced heart palpitations and dizziness, is in her eighties and living alone. It also says that she should contact their local GP or take a taxi.

This woman had been advised by her heart specialist to call an ambulance if she had any concerns or fears that her life may be in jeopardy.

Would a taxi driver be able to revive a passenger should her health deteriorate, let alone the cost and response time when called? I can only hope that in the future if she requires medical attention she will not be afraid to call for help.

Tracy Williams, South West Rocks

Heavy Waste Tyres into the circular economy, Mr Prime Minister!

Recycling end of life products that are either dumped or landfilled can become an environmental problem for future generations to deal with.

Surely, we all deserve a cleaner healthier planet Prime Minister. Fund more industries that are in line with the aspirations of the communities of Australia.

While the government is contributing to such a recycling facility, let's use the 'spare' taxpayer $600 million set aside for the unwanted polluting gas fired power station at Kurri Kurri. No one wants or needs it, it will only utilize 10 jobs and contribute to more Co2.

The stockpiling of mining tyres is ever increasing, and landfilling these many thousands of tons of tyres is such a waste of resources that need to be back in the circular economy.

So, all we need is the facility to turn heavy waste tyres into 'oil, carbon and rubber' so the environment doesn't have to suffer, jobs are created, no more landfill, precious resources are reused and the community can be more confident that their underground water is not contaminated in the future from leachate of toxic chemical waste due to the breakdown of these rubber waste tyres.

No more special rules for the extractive industries who get sanction from the Department of Planning Industry and Environment to bury waste mining tyres out of sight in a public State Forest, which totally goes against the Waste Hierarchy that the Environmental Protection Authority uphold.

Roselyn Druce, Maules Creek, via Boggabri

It has been announced that many medical procedures going forward WILL NOT be covered by Medicare or Health Funds. Procedures mentioned were shoulder , hip and possibly cardio

which is totally hard to believe. If ever there was a story to be exposed BEFORE this happens it is this because it will affect thousands of people many of which will not be able to afford it and as a result will live life in pain. This needs to be exposed before it is too late.

Richie Thornton, Tamworth

It is good news about Tamworth hospital becoming a hub. I say what about people like me, not going to Newcastle. PS: turning 60 in October.

Francis Mion, Tamworth