On our side
I WILL keep this letter shortish.
You have read the thousands of letters we have written, you have seen our protests, you have seen our interviews, for what — a big fat bloody zero.
David Littleproud gave us the Keelty review and more hollow promises in Canberra to get rid of us which once again resulted in nought.
If the politicians and bureaucrats reckon we are going to keep copping this then think again, because the anger out here in the real world is boiling hot.
More action will be forthcoming.
Rural Australia, and especially people in the basin, have been lied to, decimated and bullied for many years by our main political parties, we are making change but it is not rapid enough, we need to get rid of the Nationals forever plus lessen the power of the others.
I have heard Bob Katter say on more than one occasion: “If you keep voting for those bastards, you are mad”. I and many others agree wholeheartedly.
Independents, like Bob, Pauline Hanson, Malcolm Roberts and Helen Dalton, to name a few are on our side, we need to get many many more.
Peter Gilmour,
Cobram
Would be great for Swan Hill
I AM writing in regards to the flying school potential for Swan Hill aerodrome.
Recently, my husband and I were in Mildura staying at the motel.
The young trainee pilots were in residence there also.
They were from China.
They were a large group, well-dressed, well-mannered and pleasant to talk to.
We live close to the Swan Hill aerodrome here in Swan Hill.
It would be a pleasure to have them here in Swan Hill, and to see the planes overhead is of no bother to us.
It would be of great interest to see and hear them flyover. They are not big jets, just little planes.
Why do people complain? It would be great for Swan Hill.
David Standon,
Swan Hill
Changed the way
THE coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we socialise and communicate.
It has been challenging for our mental health and wellbeing, particularly for those who live in isolated and rural areas.
As a means to support social connection during these times, the Victorian Rural Women’s Network (VRWN) is co-ordinating virtual country cuppas from May 23-31 to encourage rural women to stay connected during the pandemic.
The VRWN annual country cuppas are usually face-to-face across Victoria, so this year they’ll be a little bit different but just as important to remain connected.
Anyone who wishes to host a virtual country cuppas will receive a hosting pack from the VRWN.
If you are interested in hosting, additional information or to register, please visit the website extensionaus.com.au/VRWNetwork/home.
The resilience of rural women is demonstrated time-and-again, most recently in the face of bushfires and now the coronavirus.
I hope that virtual country cuppas is a time for rural women to reconnect during these difficult times and help ease feelings of isolation.
Tania Maxwell,
Member for Northern Victoria
