Westbury Sports Ground
FURTHER to doctor Geoff Trezise's letter in December, which I support, surely a staged process for developing a much improved building would be more appropriate given the time it has so far taken to form a concept, the availability of funds, the needs of the clubs and those of the broader community.
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A good design and common sense would allow progression in meeting everyone's needs as they change over time.
The football club was revitalised as a means of assisting the local community's culture at a time when country clubs have and continue to disappear. Attractive club rooms is just one means of attracting support from the wider community and much needed players.
Social and playing activities form the fabric of any club and this needs to be encouraged, and goes beyond football and cricket. It is sensible to have the complex available to the community in general, including visitors to the town, but address the immediate issues.
Timing is important and I encourage the decision makers to bear this in mind and take steps to commence the development as soon as possible.
If that means, and suggest it should, a building complex that is progressively developed appears to be the most sensible, if not critical path to follow for all parties involved.
Ian Newman, Blackmans Bay (previously of Westbury).
Compassion
WE READ so much in our papers, but do we read the real stories of everyday struggles that have escalated with the many cuts and very small pension rises, that is stated are in line with Inflation. This is not the case, I am a sole carer to my multiply disabled adult son, this I have done for 43 years, things have got much harder over the past few years with no reprieve in sight.
Why are our disabled who never asked to be born this way made to go without so much?
We can care for them and love them unconditionally, but what happens when they need something (essential) out of our price range to make their life more comfortable?
All we hear is promises that never eventuate and policies that will effect in a negative way, incontinent aides, medication and other special needs items are at times a luxury, respite is a thing of the past for carers because the cost is high for where they can go in comfort.
Does anyone in power at all have any compassion for those whose needs far out weigh those of a "normal" person?
I am awaiting an operation and have to wait for a date to find somewhere (respite) for my son to stay while in hospital.
We cannot make arrangements before the fact, being disabled and a carer is never plain sailing and I do think a bit more caring by this government is a necessity.
I read so many things, but I think it is time more focus was put on the real world.
I know where my vote goes come next election that is for sure.
Susan Goebel, Invermay.
Not Cricket
I’M EXPECTED to hand in my library card and get a LINC card instead.
I don't want an LINC card. I love the Library like other people love cricket. Can you imagine what would happen if the governments decided to rename cricket to something like LINC?
Can you imagine the uproar? So where are all the library fans? Where are the people willing to stand up and demand that Tasmania not be the only place in the world without library cards?
Shame on our complacence and watch out cricket fans - someone up there might decide there aren't enough people attending and change your name too.
I, for one, will not give up my card despite the bribe being offered.
Louise James, West Launceston.
Energy Bonus
WHAT a debacle the special energy bonus has been. Cheque dated December 13, 2017, Aurora Energy invoice dated December 13, 2017, Hobart address also a letter from the Premier and the Minister for Energy, received in the post January 5, 2018, all the way from Hobart via Sydney.
Why wasn’t the bonus just directly credited to the Aurora Accounts/Pay As You Go cards like the Labor Government’s process in 2008. The only reason I can see is so the Hodgman Liberal Government could send out propaganda letters with the cheque. If the government is serious about the cost of living issues in Tasmania, why not cut the prices for all Tasmanians, so everyone benefits? How many will actually put the bonus towards the power?
K. Nunn, Newnham.
Car parks
I was happy to read our Health Minister Michael Ferguson showed more integrity than our City of Launceston council members when he stated he wouldn’t hand over public land for free (The Examiner, January 6). This does allow for the sale of the land of course, but we are losing car parking all over our city. Let’s not compound this very real problem.
Ron Baines, Kings Meadows.
Driving penalties
THE Australian Medical Association has called for harsher penalties for people caught using their mobile phone and other electronic devices while driving (The Examiner, January 5). Car manufacturers should also be targeted. My nurse has a new car, and at the touch of a button, up pops a navigation/entertainment screen in the middle of the dash. Technology is rapidly undoing the safety benefits of wearing a seatbelt.
A R Trounson, Needles.
Bridge over the Tamar
I FULLY concur with Brian Khan (The Examiner, January 9) that it is time to build a bridge connecting Riverside and Legana to Invermay, saving motorists the long trip, and also the cost of fuel and time. Come on government, Launceston needs the same rights as Hobart.