Strange one-eyed local habit
Having lived in every state of oz and having seen many deviations in driving practices, I have been absolutely amazed upon moving to ballarat. I don't know if you are attempting a new world record, but why are so many people driving around in the dark with only one headlight working?
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I have recently replaced a headlight globe in my wife's car so I know you can buy the bulbs here. What is going on?
In the old (good old) days, a policeman would pull you up and give you a notice to fix the light in so many days. Has the constabulary's fixation with making revenue from speeding stopped all proper policing, and why can’t people here replace their own light globes?
I have seen the same cars with one light every morning for over twelve months. I see at least ten one-eyed cars in the dark every day, and feel there will be an accident soon if something is not done. It is not hard to replace a headlight globe.
Simon Turner, Smythesdale
More transparency required of council roles
Buried in the forthcoming (June 8th) Council Public Agenda is a brief recommendation for councillors to re-appoint Michael Porter to the Audit Advisory Committee for a further three years unopposed.
The Audit Advisory Committee is an integral independent pillar of council and currently comprises four officers.
Mr. Porter has already been on the Committee since 2013 (and evidenced by the tumultuous decision-making and lack of public consultation since that time) the right decision would be to re-advertise the position so that new applicants can be canvassed.
It is not too much to ask current councillors to re-advertise the position. If Mr. Porter truly is the best person for the job then he will ultimately be the successful applicant.
Councillors need to think for themselves instead of handing so much power to their advisors who remain in highly-paid plum roles with minimal performance reviews. Ballarat can't afford this anti-competitive culture - one that has resulted in a 22.5% hike in rates since 2012.
Rob Edward Smith, North Ward, Ballarat City Council candidate
Only one thing missing at Bling: you
Where are you Ballarat? MADE is showcasing an exhibition of exceptional Goldfields jewellery which everyone raves about but there's something missing; the citizens of Ballarat.
Ballarat was built on gold, our history and culture, the gold rush transforming Ballarat from a sheep run to a city. Ballarat continued to produce large yields of gold into the 20th century.
The miners celebrated by making and wearing amazing "bling" demonstrating their new found wealth. We also need to celebrate our rich heritage and wealth, and learn about the development of the city. Please everyone, go to MADE and be amazed; as all the visitors who visit do.
Joan McMillan, Ballarat
Cheap political opportunism
When it comes to weekend penalty rates Mr Turnbull exhorts Mr Shorten to commit to "abiding by the umpire's decision". Yet when it comes to the CFA he is willing to legislate to override the decision of the very same umpire.
Brendan Harrison, Bacchus Marsh
Another way of looking at a threat
Is it a coincidence shark attacks are happening in areas where sea temperatures are rising, causing the sharks natural food source to move away?
Or is the super trawler removing much of the shark's natural food, forcing sharks to come closer to shores in search of alternative food sources?
Wally Reynolds, Perth
