Is there a clear answer
I would like to address the opinion that people are the problem [Spike in Roo strikes, Lakes Mail, June 20] .
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I agree. My first letter was saying a cull is the only answer to the current situation that is out of control. I would prefer to solve the human overpopulation problem but we have to be real.
At Morisset, the local golf club is mourning its closing for the land to be developed soon. A petition that circulated has obviously been ignored by our local leaders.
What's worse the huge area of land across the street from the golf course is also slated for the bulldozer. There will be thousands of roos and other wild life in that bush area.
Preferring your opinion, because I don't want to see any animal hurt, come up with an answer and I will join ranks with you.
Keep the roos, end the danger to motorists and stop people who think it's a good idea to feed and pet a wild animal.
How do we achieve that?
Steven Schreiber, Morisset
Also read: Letters to the Editor, August 22
Assault on the senses
I refer to previous correspondence regarding sound levels in shopping malls and I must say I heartily agree that they are excessively loud.
Malls may have the advantages of parking facilities and a good range of easily accessible merchandise, but they are somewhat let down by the cacophony of multiple outlets of pop music all played at very high levels.
Is it any wonder that many customers prefer to make their purchases on-line to avoid this assault on their ear drums?
Recently my wife and I took a road trip to South Australia. We parked in one small town and called into a cafe for a cuppa. As we entered, we encountered a small radio blaring pop music, accompanied by the scream of a coffee grinder which obliged the customers and staff to yell to each other.
After five minutes of this mayhem we left the queue and departed. Back at our car which we had parked outside what appeared to be a plant nursery, we noticed a coffee sign beside the gate. Venturing inside we noticed there were no prices on the plants, but that tables had been set out in various spots around the garden.
A waitress soon took our orders and we enjoyed a very pleasant hassle-free morning tea.
Surely mall managers could also do something to make their premises a little less hostile to the senses.
George Aungle, Morisset Park
Also read: Letters to the Editor, August 15
Make no Jones about it
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and former Australian PM Julia Gillard, have never been arrested in a London public toilet, unlike 'cash for comment' Alan Jones, tut tut.
Jones has form for making insulting comments to PMs who do not fit his strange requirements.
For far too long Jones seems to be a protected species.
Richard Ryan, Summerland Point
Also read: Letters to the Editor, August 8
Bin system on the nose
Once again the Lake Macquarie City Council is having a twice-yearly bulk waste collection in some areas, whereas North Sydney local government has waste collection every week with no restrictions.
LMCC's public servants have placed endless restrictions on anything considered non-compliant and that material will be subject to fines. Imposed restrictions exist for: electronic waste, all bagged separately and placed in its unique pile; then green waste again bagged separately, in its unique pile; then metal products, as kind places in its unique pile; then bulky items etc.
Naturally fines apply to anything not conforming to the restrictions. Without a doubt the tail (public servants) is wagging the dog, the ratepayer.
You'd be forgiven for thinking that at the next bulk waste collection the taxpayer will be required to stand by each pile as the separate trucks come coasting by and throw their waste into the required individual truck, wrongful truck fines will apply.
Ronald Hicks, Kilaben Bay
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