July 2015

Commented on a story 21st Jul 2015 12:36 PM

WITH gas prices rising, many in the community are shivering while contemplating how big their next gas bill will be, as LNG changes the east coast market.

Electricity more attractive as gas prices rise

"When we built 3 years ago we put in gas hotplates solely for the reason that if we had a power black..."

May 2014

Commented on a story 17th May 2014 3:08 PM

ONE of the key architects of the Gonski said inaction would relegate Australia to remain an “international basket case” on education.

Australia set to be an education "basket case"

"What Warren Truss said in parliament when in opposition to the introduction of HECS . Deducting the..."

Commented on a story 17th May 2014 3:05 PM

WITH many Australians still doing it tough, petrol price hikes and payments to see a GP  will be as popular as a Queensland premier in a bikie club.

Budget will be as popular as Newman in a bikie club

"Belli Park commented. There is also free reign to put up uni degrees costs and charge 6% on student..."

Commented on a story 17th May 2014 3:03 PM

DEPUTY MP Warren Truss has sparked a national storm by suggesting too many seniors are blowing their money on luxury cruises and then going on the pension.

Seniors blowing money on luxury cruises, says Truss

"Warren mate you have done quite well over time on our tax payers trips, most whilst in opposition so..."

April 2014

Commented on a story 3rd Apr 2014 5:11 PM

IT'S little wonder that some in this community consider 'the law is an ass' when you see the sentences and comments being made by some magistrates.

Dreadful comments show how out of touch magistrate is

"Its a dog cowardly act that goes on in any venue like this, stopping it is unattainable its been..."

Commented on a story 3rd Apr 2014 4:42 PM

JOE Hockey warns us to fear the worst.

Politicians doing as they please

"well its agreed both the libnp and the labor party are all tared with the same brush. whats the..."

February 2014

Commented on a story 22nd Feb 2014 12:30 PM

AN economist has called for critical energy infrastructure to be returned to public hands, saying the privatisation of electricity networks had been a failure.

Power sell-offs see price complaints rise to 50,000 a year

"Astro9 you are wrong in your assumptions that Energex and Ergon are bloated. the state government rips..."

Commented on a story 22nd Feb 2014 12:24 PM

<strong>READER'S STORY: </strong>I have busked my way across Canada, parts of the United States and parts of the eastern coast of Australia.

Travelling busker says he's not welcome at M'boro markets

"No Hardley apparently the reason they are bypassing the Fraser coast is the lack of bridges over the..."

Commented on a story 22nd Feb 2014 12:23 PM

A PROPOSED bridge over the Burrum River, expected to cost $30 million, would be built in two stages.

Bridge over the Burrum River would be built in two stages

"In my opinion it would be a complete waste of taxpayers money, the only thing it will do in my opinion..."

January 2014

Commented on a story 24th Jan 2014 3:52 PM

ANYONE who thinks increasing the tax on alcohol and restricting closing hours at licensed venues will curb the violence is bound for disappointment.

Leaders to blame for street thugs

"politics aside and blaming courts etc doesn't change the fact that alcohol is cheap. Looking back over..."

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