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A reconciliation opportunity lost

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | To the Gunaikurnai people who feel hurt by the McMillan monuments - I am sorry.

Smashing monuments will not solve problems

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | If Wellington Shire councillor Carolyn Crossley wants to go around smashing monuments in the mistaken idea it will appease the indigenous community for wrongs committed in the past, then she is nave.

The full McMillan story needs to be told

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I'm so glad I got a photograph of the 'Black Lives Matter' sign draped by the McMillan cairn on Foster St, Sale.

White-black wedge is being driven

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Social media is driving a wedge between black and white, the hatred or criticism (for that is what it is) is widening the gap.

The history of all sides needs to be told

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Black lives matter - all lives matter.

Ramahyuck does an amazing job

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I think Ramahyuck is an amazing organisation that is a bit of a lifesaver right across Gippsland.

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.

Botanic gardens never fail to delight

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | I'm sure that I'm not the first - and certainly won't be the last - in congratulating those responsible for their work in Sale Botanic Gardens.

Policing issue not so clear-cut in Australia

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | There is no doubt that there is a policing issue regarding unnecessary use of force and racism in America. However, in Australia it is not as clear-cut.

Salinity has damaged the Gippsland Lakes

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The article regarding erosion at Loch Sport highlights the need for more debate to return the Gippsland Lakes to their original situation of fresh water.

Local newspapers are vital for communities

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | While at present it appears that we will retain local news and social gathering and sharing, I believe that we should not take this valuable service for granted.

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