City of Gastronomy
I AM sure all Launcestonians wish Kim Seagram and fellow committee members every success in seeking to have Launceston declared a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
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What a feather in the cap of those in the north involved in food production and presentation. To me it seems an apt reward for those many creative people in this part of our state. There are at least 70 places in Launceston where one can be seated and order a meal. As well we have a training college, Drysdale House, training our future foodies.
Many farms across Northern Tasmania are geared to food production whether it be one of a range of fruits, vegetables or meats. Add to these staples those producing niche crops such as hazelnuts, rhubarb. wasabi, leatherwood honey and truffles. And they all do so well as evidenced at the weekly farmer's market. Let us all totally support this effort to put Launceston on a world map.
Dick James, Launceston.
Strained relations
THERE was a time, not so long ago when China was seen as becoming Australia's biggest trading partner.
Sure, there was some concern about the totalitarian nature of their regime and the willingness of our government to sell them our assets, but it was thought that if we didn't rock the boat too much then things would work out. Then came the aggressive trade policy of the Trump Government and the fight for Hong Kong to retain its autonomy and we began to see a harder, more aggressive side to China's government.
Since then there has been much aggressive rhetoric between the US, China and other surrounding countries and it seems that another Cold War is on its way.
Let's hope that our leaders apply enough cool-headedness and logic to find a way to live with our differences and not start a cold war in which will all be losers.
Malcolm McCulloch, Pipers River.
End of Life Choices
IN RESPONSE to Mary T Bates (The Examiner, July 5) those of us who are terminally ill take umbrage to the term "suicide" when discussing end of life options (voluntary assisted dying).
Voluntary Assisted Dying occurs in a setting of the love of family, fellowship of friends and the compassion of society. Suicide occurs alone, in the setting of lonely and dark desperation. Voluntary Assisted Dying is the gift of choice to relieve irremediable and prolonged suffering at the end of life. Yes, Mary, you do have a choice as to who you vote for - without this legislation I, and others like me, don't.
Tanya Battel, Carina.
$300m housing proposal
I WAS born in this town, have lived here all my life, 68 years, the town needs this proposal. Get on and build it ASAP.
Gloria Dick, Perth.
Well done
APPLAUSE for Barry Prismall's article (The Sunday Examiner, July 5). Always an entertaining read and I totally agree.
The upper house must be an independent house of review and not just a rubber stamp for the government of the day. I hope Janie Finlay wins the Rosevears seat and if she does, I'd love to be a "fly on the wall" to see her father's reaction.
