Mention was made of the thousands of people who visit the Gorge annually, not one mention or thought given to those people who for various reasons, cannot walk around, people with physical disabilities, parents with very young children, etc.

Those who are denied the pleasure of enjoying the gorge, as those who are fit and able are to my way of thinking.

Hands Off Our Gorge is a selfish group, only concerned for those able to walk.

I would ask how many of them have been in or seen a gondola?

For those who have not had the pleasure to travel in one, I'll point out a few things.

Firstly, they pass above everyone below, they are quiet, do not rattle as some misguided suggest, cause no annoyance to anyone. I have been on gondolas in New Zealand, Asia and Europe.

Gondolas in the Gorge would be great, and as well as attracting locals would certainly appeal to tourists.

Our council are rightly concerned with promoting our city to encourage visitors.

Now let's see them prove it.

WELL, at last, it has been admitted the cause of mould in cheap house builds in Tasmania such as the multitudes of housing Tasmania and retirement homes has hit the headlines in (The Examiner, October 16).

About time, I have known along with thousands of other people for 40 years or more.

My mother lived in Waverley housing, the walls completely mouldy in every room.

Did housing or government care?

No, and does anyone care now?

Not from what you read in the papers every winter in Tasmania.

So when does someone fix it?

Let's wait for another 40 years and thousands of sick people.

IF this mob of money mismanagers (the government) want sensible savings, start at the top.

Politicians pay, perks and privileges, not essential services like healthcare.

How can they justify a $270 million prison, while the people of Tasmania are already suffering through cuts to save $35 million?

IN (The Examiner, October 9), it was stated that the incoming tide is stronger than the outgoing tide leading to sediment deposits. I have three questions:

If the answers to questions two and three are yes, then a previously suggested idea ought to be considered.

The idea involves a pump station in the Tailrace that delivers water inside large diameter poly pipe sunk into the river bed to upstream of the Gorge Bridge.

This serves to restore the river to pre-power station days but still allows the power station to operate. Much cheaper than a canal. Win, win.

IF "to make a difference" is the teacher's hallmark, then Eddie Woo at the University of Tasmania reinforced the importance of imparting knowledge with passion and enthusiasm in front of a very receptive and appreciative audience, including parents and children alike with their attentiveness.

Mr Woo explained that he struggled with mathematics during his high school days, which enabled him to understand student's fears, anxieties and problems when teaching his somewhat maligned but very important subject.

The aforementioned experience was a very notable and pertinent observation, which innately instils a sense of patience, empathy, and non-judgmentalism towards students, which are basic intrinsic components and qualities of any successful teacher's skill-set and demeanour.

WHAT a disgrace a country who gives away billions in foreign aid forcing youth to steal food in Australia.

As a volunteer at City Mission Morton House, we witness on a daily basis their hopeless and struggles. It brings tears to your eyes when you see how young they are and how hopeless they feel.

No job, no accommodation, lack of transport living on $40 a day.

City Mission tries to lift their spirits with food, warm showers and guidance, but it is far lacking in their needs.

The cost of living climbs daily but their $40 living allowance remains stagnate.

A 17 year old lad (a suspected abuse victim) came into City Mission last month at 8.30am, after being awake all night, too cold to sleep on the streets, he had no money, after a good breakfast he passed out on the couch where he slept to 1pm, he then showered and began his wait for another night.

City Mission would love to help, but we are booked out with a waiting list.

If the cost of living is too hard to control, then help those who cannot help themselves.

You are right Prime Minister a job is better than a handout, but there are less jobs than the number desperately needed.