Consultation may have been worthwhile
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | It would probably have been preferable for those in favour of the removal of the cairns to have had a discussion in the community before putting it to a vote.
We need to face up to our local history
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Many of the voices in support of keeping the cairns argue for the preservation of history, but the cairns only tell half the story.
Reconciliation only on white terms?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The outcome of councillor Carolyn Crossley's motion to remove the McMillan cairns from our community is a tragedy.
Is the jury still out on McMillan?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Terrible things happened, no doubt about it, but the question we should be turning our minds to is how do we fix today's problems, as opposed to trying to rewrite history?
We are becoming a divided nation
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I attended the council meeting and I would like to congratulate the councillors and speakers who showed a bit of common sense.
Don’t tear down the McMillan cairns
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | These cairns were built as a part of history and we don't have the right to tear them down.
Protest becomes its own justification
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | As one who has great respect for Wellington Shire councillor Carolyn Crossley and her commitment to public service, I cannot share her views on the Angus McMillan controversy.
A ‘conflict of interest’ claim is incorrect
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Minerals Council of Australia does not have a 'conflict of interest'.
Wellington Shire farm rates are just too high
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I would like to point out the glaring and unjust rating inequity that the council places on its farming community.
Concerns over onshore gas in Gippsland
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I participated in the recent Gippsland Land Use Planning online workshop conducted by the Victorian Gas Program, which revealed some disturbing information.
A missed opportunity to do the right thing
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I congratulate Wellington Shire councillor Carolyn Crossley on her motion to remove the Angus McMillan monuments and am thankful for the three councillors who supported the motion.
Council vote on cairns is disappointing
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The shire councillors self-praise their "genuine reconciliation" issues with the local Gunaikurnai people ... really?
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