My interpretation of what he was saying was that these projects (solar panels or photo-voltaic (PV) farms) destroy good farming and grazing land.

Cr Webb is a member of the National Party. The Nationals (NP) have been very anti-renewables to date and I wondered whether Cr Webb's comments on the renewables projects are more a reflection of his political affiliations.

With this in mind, I am very concerned that other candidates in this election with NP membership might also share the party view on renewables.

Further, should those with NP affiliations or relationships successfully vote to provide the next Mayor, the whole independence of TRC may be affected.

Whilst the TRC does not have a veto over State Significant Projects (SSP), it could put up barriers in the process of approvals that would purvey a vision of negativity from our council.

That negativity may have the effect of turning away significant projects that would bring employment and opportunity to our great city.

The State Government has designated our region as a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).

Energy Minister Matt Kean said recently "The New England REZ is expected to deliver around $10.7 billion in investment and around 830 operational jobs, as well as 1,250 construction jobs each year, all while putting downward pressure on electricity prices and providing landowners with new income streams."

With the above in mind, I was wondering what was motivating the NP to turn their back on opportunities of this scale?

On the issue of land use, I do believe that sheep and cattle can graze under PV farms. I do know that landholders who lease some or all of their land to establish these renewable energy projects will receive a significant flow of off farm income and still retain control of their asset.

On the issue of land repatriation at a time when these projects pass their efficiency date, I am sure repatriating a paddock full of solar panels and associated infrastructure will be much cheaper and easier than returning coal mine land to rural production and knocking over a coal fired power plant.

Frank Henry, Tamworth

Quote from Mr David Shoebridge from the 2019 Budget Estimates - Questions on Notice - Better Regulation and Innovation : Thank you. Minister, you do not know what you are talking about". The political stunt Project "Remediation" that was played out to NSW residence by Kevin Anderson in all its glory has turned into a Political stunt treating the people of NSW as fools. "To do your job, you actually have to understand the problems constituents need solved. You've had three shots so far, how many more will it take? We have had our local MP sit in the corner and say nothing while the likes of John Barilaro and Melinda Pavey treat the locals as peasants that deserve no answers and should be grateful that they are even in our town. I am sure that the Nationals will be throwing out the chook feed of promises at the next election and Dominic Perrottet will be following with the vacuum cleaner sucking it all back up.

I do however, think I have uncovered the Nationals election slogan: Ah, Not To My Knowledge.

Will we ever get cheap Electricity? Ah, Not To My Knowledge.

Do we even matter to the Liberals? Ah, Not To My Knowledge.

Do Nationals care about Rural Australia? Ah, Not To My Knowledge.

Do the Nationals even know or care that we exist? Ah, Not To My Knowledge.

Robert Snell, Tamworth

There is no doubt in my mind that Australia has emerged from the recent global climate conference in Glasgow with its International climate reputation in a far from healthy state.

A main thrust of the Glasgow Conference was to greatly improve commitments to 2030 greenhouse emissions levels. Prime Minister Scott Morrison refused to commit to improving actual greenhouse gas emissions targets to 2030.

PM Morrison also refused to allow Australia to sign a new global pledge to cut methane emissions.

Both of the above commitments were seen as essential factors in regard to making the climate conference a success.

It is indeed a great pity that Australia is now possibly seen to be grouped with Countries that include China, Russia and Brazil that are not seen as followers of Biden, Johnson and the European union who are regarded as being genuine and positive in their attempts to counter climate change.

Brian Measday, Myrtle Bank, SA