Or would it be better spent on another site for much less of an outlay and being advantageous for people of the valley?

A would like to propose a dam on the reliable Cockburn River with Mulla Creek feeding into it. I feel this construction would be a fraction of the cost of the Dungowan Dam venture and would be more suitable for the growing population of Tamworth with the many new sub divisions and business ventures being attracted to our fine city and there is definitely a large need to improve the water supply to accommodate these interests.

Let's consider the terrain of both dams where they could be sited. I stand corrected, but when I compare both of these possible sites and say they are like "chalk and cheese" in my opinion. It would be a crying shame to put water over all these beautiful lucerne flats on the Dungowan Creek. I don't think that lucerne would grow well under water? I stand in the firing line, once again, when I say that the Mulla Creek, Limbri area is so different as it takes a special farmer to extract a living out of this type of country. You may disagree!

There are many pro's and con's on the most suitable site for this Dam and I will be very interested to listen to the comments from ratepayers, landholders and other interested parties as to the suitability.

I know a number of the people who would be affected with these constructions are hardworking, friendly and sensible Australians who could provide a comment that covers their particular situation.

Lastly, my experience tells me we don't need two dams on the same water course. I hope my thoughts have triggered your thinking and discussion on this important matter.

Brian Betts, Moonbi

Have your say, send a letter to the editor.

It is said that "Actions speak louder than words" but this year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to two people, Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, who's words drive others to actions.

They are journalists, representative of so many more, who will tell the truth without fear and without regard to their own safety.

Like many who have won the peace prize their work shouldn't be necessary as in this case there should be a free press in all parts of the world able to call out the truth. The truth however is that for any this isn't possible.

It is so gratifying to see journalists who fight for the freedom of the press mentioned in award announcements rather than in the obituaries. Keep up the good work as there is still so much to do.

Dennis Fitzgerald, Melbourne

Talking to a friend the other day I asked: 'how do you feel about the PM Morrison and Deputy PM Joyce climate change greenhouse emissions deadlock and this incompatible situation in general?'

The reply I received was: "It is so frustrating and hopeless that I totally ignore it and think like so many of my friends do now only about happier things."

The reply I received is totally understandable, but is it fair in relation to our children and grandchildren's futures to ignore a situation that requires our attention and the loudest possible condemnation?

Brian Measday, Myrtle Bank South Australia

Fifteen-year-old Jacinta Carter is typical of the many young Australians concerned about climate change and disenchanted with their government's inaction ("Young people find power to fight for climate", 11/10).

Over one million young Australians will be eligible to vote for the first time and many will remember their Prime Minister angrily telling them in Parliament in 2018 that they should stay in class rather than protest.

Young people know how to organise and it is significant that they plan to hold "live enrol-to-vote strikes and online enrol-to-vote actions." Young Australians have the most at stake which is why, in a YouGov survey of 15,000 Australians, nearly 80 per cent in the 18 to 24 age group said the government needs to do more or much more to address climate change. Older Australians should support students who participate in the 15 October School Strike.

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) states, "Having the opportunity to share and act on their concerns about the climate crisis can boost young people's self-efficacy, hopefulness and resilience. Dismissing their feelings and denying or ignoring the climate crisis can negatively impact their wellbeing."

As Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, "Youth comes but once in a lifetime." And now the lifetime of youth is under threat from climate change. Who can blame them for fighting for their lives?

Ray Peck, Hawthorn, Vic