Why Doesn't Australia Lead the World in Water Use Innovation?
I was in primary school three decades ago when my teacher stood in front of the class and said, “we live in the driest (inhabited) continent on earth”. Did no one else know? Why are we not world leaders in water saving innovation, invention and technology? On a recent visit to Sweden, my sis... more

Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor I would like your help by printing this article. I am looking for information on my descendants. Wynniall's and Hinkley's. Mabel Margaret Mary Winniall married Frank Hinkley in 1907. I know they had Sara Hunter Hinkley who married Frederick Dixon. I would like to know if anyone has any ... more

Support For 5tcb Needed
I would like to express two opinions, firstly I would like Bordertown to keep its community radio station and secondly I think council should be making a sizeable contribution towards its costs. I do not expect that I am alone on the first point. In addition to its regular service, 5tcb provides a ... more

How To Reclaim Bank Fees
How To Reclaim Bank Fees If you've ever been hit with bank fees, chances are they were excessive, unfair and unlikely to be legally enforceable. Most people are too intimidated to complain, so it was a relief to find on the Choice website instructions and even a template letter to recover... more

Petitioning Council
One of the ways in which residents advise Council of their concerns is to take up a petition on a particular issue. The Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2000 specifiy the requirements for the submission of petitions to Council as follows: (1) A petition to the Council mus... more