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Letters to the Editor and Short Takes for March 15, 2023
The first state in Australia to legalise and build the hemp industry will win, writes one contributor. → Read More
Newcastle Herald Letters to the Editor and Short Takes for Monday, March 13, 2023
Email letters@newcastleherald.com.au or send a text message to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb). → Read More
Letters and short takes March 10 2023
As to the problems it causes, remember you cannot make omelettes without breaking a few eggs. → Read More
Letters and short takes March 8 2023
AS has been the case for several months, I have spent some hours today mopping interior floors, cleaning external walls, verandas and outside furniture to remove black dirt/dust from our home, unaware why this is suddenly becoming a problem. → Read More
Letters and short takes March 4 2023
WEDNESDAY'S editorial, ("Has PM backflipped on super reform?", Editorial, 1/3), seeks sympathy for the offspring of the extremely wealthy "as the ultimate beneficiaries of their parents' accumulated assets" when considering the fairness of Labor's extra tax on super accounts. → Read More
Letters and short takes March 2 2023
IT was great to read the comments of football legend Craig Johnston ("Girls kicking goals, lifting game higher", Topics, 27/2). That's "football" where you use your feet to control the ball, as opposed to "footy" where you use your hands. → Read More
Letters and short takes March 1 2023
WE watched the Mardi Gras on ABC because a dear friend from my childhood, a person we regard... → Read More
Letters and short takes February 21 2023
The influx of builders working on various big projects means there has been a flood of trades all... → Read More
Letters and short takes: Friday February 17 2023
SATURDAY marks four years since the light rail formally began carrying passengers between Newcastle Interchange and Pacific Park (Newcastle Beach). I have written before about the high cost of running this service for so few passengers and how Transport for NSW and the council are reluctant to provide detailed running costs. → Read More
Letters and short takes February 15 2023
Health care is a system. If one part is neglected, the whole system will collapse. → Read More
Newcastle Herald letters to the editor, February 7, 2023:
LETTERS: Newcastle Herald readers have their say on the issues of the day. → Read More
Letters and short takes February 6 2023
Supercars' parking hit for Newcastle's inner city drives too many away I FOUND the comments of lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes this week referring to the start of Supercars construction intriguing ("Track road closures begin", Newcastle Herald 2/2), specifically where she says "there is a bit of a buzz around Newcastle - you can feel that in the air". → Read More
Letters and short takes February 4 2023
THE Catholic Church has travelled a tortuous path in its responses to the issue of child sexual abuse by clergy. But, speaking as a Catholic, in many ways George Pell's funeral for me represents a new low point ('Tears, protests at Pell's farewell', Newcastle Herald 3/2). → Read More
Letters and short takes February 2 2023
As we near an election in NSW, this will be on voters' minds. → Read More
Letters and short takes Wednesday January 18 2023
Perhaps Transport NSW needs to install infrared counters on the doors of trains and buses. → Read More
Letters and short takes January 17 2023
I WAS sad to hear the passing of the great English guitarist Jeff Beck, and I would like... → Read More
Letters and short takes Monday January 16 2023
I AM pleased to explain to Tony Morley why the "down to earth good people of Waratah and surrounding suburbs can enjoy a concert in close proximity to their homes" while the good people of Newcastle East cannot tolerate a V8 car race, ("Rocking the suburbs", Letters, 12/1). → Read More
Letters and short takes Saturday January 14 2023
I CANNOT accept the apology from NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, pictured, over the wearing of a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday ('I wore a Nazi outfit to my 21st', Newcastle Herald 13/1). → Read More
Letters and short takes January 13 2021
SOME people will grieve the passing of Cardinal George Pell. Others won't. → Read More
Letters and short takes January 10 2023
[Walking the track] has become an unpleasant experience with the few rude, aggressive, dangerous users. → Read More