Morrison destroys trust with colleagues and country

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After justifiable outrage this week over government secrecy, the state government will reveal how much taxpayer money is being donated to the multi-million dollar rugby league industry for the Grand Finals. continue to treat the public with absolute contempt by denyingGrand Finals sold in Super Bowl-style deals”, August 18). “Commercial in Confidence” is another name for secret pork barrels. People have a right to know how their money is spent. Rob Phillips, North Epping

Public funding for sport should go to organizations that promote women’s and indigenous participation, create positive role models and deny homophobia. We need a national funding pool to be allocated by a federally appointed decision maker. Hosting rights disputes between state politicians and sports officials have become troubling. Don Morrison Katoomba

Why should the New South Wales government (and the general public) pay to improve soccer ovals dedicated to wealthy and professional rugby league associations? I’m making millions of dollars. So let Rugby League pay for the upgrades to its own football oval, which is locked daily and closed to the public. Helen Simpson curl curl

The state is in debt and money wasted on stadiums should be used to improve the lives of all in NSW, not the few who play sport. Why wouldn’t the NRL do what the AFL did and build its own stadium? Robert Pallister punch bowl

I want taxpayer money to go to health, education and flood relief. If you want a new stadium, fund it yourself. Chris Hogg, Bathurst

The prime minister said he would make a final decision as soon as possible. NRL, 2 weeks. Flood victims, 6 months and counting. Harold Kerr, Miller’s Point

string theory

It’s ironic that Atlassian’s new facility, a giant modern tech company, resembles nothing more than an old-fashioned messy spool of thread (“Wherever the team drops anchor at the Tower of “Silicon Hill””, August 19). Heather Johnson, West Pennant Hills

old problem

It’s a little hard for many of us to sympathize with Michael Koziol, who laments the fact that millennials are “firmly middle-aged” now that they’re 40 (“It’s time to face the facts: Millennials are now older”, August 19). Think about it for those who haven’t heard of bands like San Cisco or Client Liaison. But the memory of Doors, Cream and Credence Clearwater helps us stay middle-aged forever. Peter Nash, Fairlight

unsung hero

Reading the obituary of ornithologist Peter Jeffrey Higgins reminded me of how many Australians are doing amazing things.Ornithologist wrote book of Australian birds”, smh.com.au, 19 August). I also occasionally see gems in obituaries. Keep praising unrecognized heroes. Catriona Harbourne, Blackheath

venerable

For poetic brilliance, linguistic mastery, and psychological insight, I nominate George Herbert. His sacred song has stood the test of time (letterAugust 19). Meredith Williams, Northmead

With a little imagination, you might be able to find common ground. My heart aches, Maybellen. Rolling into a melodious plot, Beethoven, I never know what flowers are at my feet. Over there! Over there! I fly nowhere. George Manojlovic, Mangerton

Dumping of Indigenous Cultural Center is a fiasco

Why is it so difficult for the NSW Government to commit to an Indigenous Cultural Center in Cutaway that reflects the aspirations of First Nations peoples, after generations of spending on the greatest cultural infrastructure?Indigenous Center State Dump Plan”, August 19)? The government spent Walsh his $380 million on his bay, but at the core of that small policy can’t find the will to support the Indigenous Cultural Center. It is condescending to speculate that the Museum of Sydney can be retooled for Indigenous cultures. This is a museum designed to interpret the first Government House. It is hard to think of a less fitting place to celebrate and discover indigenous cultures than in museums that show the places of power and occupation in Europe. Is this a cultural fiasco about domination and money? The government could always use some of the wasted $500 million it spends on the needless demolition and development of the former Powerhouse Museum.
Kylie Winksworth new town

As expected, NSW. Abandoning Cutaway’s stunning and unique Australian backdrop as ‘Burg’, the center of Aboriginal culture, for yet another barren and contemporary culture, a developer-centric concept, is It’s pathetic, but it’s certainly inconsistent. Robert Callian, Crow’s Nest

wildlife caretaker

The area around this golf club has the highest traffic volume in the entire Eastern Suburb (“Waverley joins drive to stop renovation of Royal Sydney”, August 19). Losing 600 trees is devastating to human and wildlife health. Most of the promised replacement trees are shrubs, which not only look “pretty” but offer little to no benefit to wildlife. Community shade and cooling benefits, toxic filtration, water absorption, and atmosphere are also lost. There must be a point when these issues take precedence over money, greed, and profit. Mary Richard, Maroubra

flood and terror

I was in Lismore during the flood. I saw houses with water pooling up to the eaves (“Plains Pain as Residents Consider Limited Options”, August 19). I heard the army helicopters rescuing people from the roof. What I didn’t see was the ongoing trauma to the children. He’s an 8-year-old boy who packs his bags every night in case he needs to evacuate. A little girl who asked her mother what the word “I’m afraid of rain” means. These are untold stories. Mary Dunn, Ocean Shores

who cares

There is an urgent need for better models of care for people with chronic and complex diseases (“One stop shop from GP to specialist”, August 19). With so many people unable to afford the gaps imposed in private specialist practice, the answer is public hospitals, with medical professionals supported by specialized nurses and related medical professionals. There is a significant increase in the number of outpatient clinics in
This should be part of a major overhaul of the almost non-existent integration between general practice and the public hospital system. Federal hospital care. Partnerships enable GPs and professionals to develop new models of care that benefit patients, GPs, and taxpayers. Some models are ideally based outside the hospital environment.
In February 2019, the ALP, if elected, established the Australian Health Commission to help close the federal-state divide and funded it with increasing access to hospital specialist consultations as a top priority. announced to provide Now is the time to implement both. Graham Stewart palm beach

rebellion around the world

With residential real estate “becoming a source of frustration and anger” and becoming unaffordable in the current domestic economic situation, reports of civilian uprisings in the CCP as “mortgage strikes” are not surprising. , how interesting.Chinese homeowners boycott mortgage payments as economy falters”, August 19).
A rise in “overt acts of defiance” in a country with a population the size of China and under an authoritarian regime could be an ominous sign of potential domestic turmoil and turmoil. But if this is what is happening in communist China, then the question arises why in such a small, wealthy democracy there is not a popular uprising against the persistent stigma of national housing. . Robin Dalziel Kellyville

Progressive report

Your correspondent is right to ask, “Who is beyond the classical Anglican Church?”that is modern
Moved progressives, and rightfully so (letter, August 19). They have moved in response to the enormous increase in human knowledge of ourselves and our place in the universe that has occurred over the past 300 years or so. In doing so, they imitate St. Paul. St. Paul brilliantly reinterpreted the radical but ambiguous message about the Jewish prophet, making it understandable to those living in another, more sophisticated, Greek-speaking world. He didn’t change his core devotion to Jesus and his values, but he adapted the way people thought of him. I am sure he is rooting and warning modern progressives from his sidelines. Graham Sanders, Summer Hill

The Protestant Church formed after a doctrinal disagreement with the Catholic Church and has coexisted for centuries. Neither side of the Church of England will admit to fundamental disagreements regarding the understanding of the Bible. The best way is to live and live, neither to judge, but to leave all hearts to the one who knows. Mark Olesen, Ride

Unfortunately, the word “love” is nowhere to be found in letters from members of the Sydney parish hierarchy. This concept is central to both of his two great commandments given to us by Jesus Christ. Peter Wotton, Pyrmont

details, details

Your correspondent has her project Pedants Unite (letterAugust 19) If she even put a dent in the trade name’s deliberately sloppy spelling, then that’s before it hits the regular name, which now appears in a dozen different forms. Joan Brown, Orange

Your correspondent laments the spelling of an Australian company. I’m a pedant when it comes to English too, so she’s not alone. But if a company wants to stand out from the crowd, or want to trademark its name, I think it’s better to have any or all of the following: A unique spelling of the name and/or words. Perhaps your correspondent could write to the company in question and ask why they chose that particular spelling for the company’s name. Peter Butler, winger

Incorrect spelling and grammar not only make you grind your teeth, but make you roll your eyes. In my case it’s not just pedantry, it’s a health hazard. Dorothy Grixman, Cedar Brush Creek

Isn’t it Pedants United? Chris Roylance, Paddington (Queensland)

signs of spring

First Koel in Northwood, NSW: August 19th at 6am. Bill McLaughlin, Northwood

Postscript

The correspondent joked that Scott Morrison came to the rescue just when federal politics was getting boring and too “good”.

For some, the “hysteria” surrounding Mr. Morrison’s multitasking (i.e. being appointed minister of five other portfolios) was “sensational.” “I am sick and tired of the media’s obsession with fairy tales about our former prime minister trying to become the sole ruler of our country. A correspondent wrote.

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Morrison’s supporters far outnumbered the writers of letters expressing outrage about Congressman Cook’s covert actions. Now I understand: “His hands were already full as prime minister and as minister of many other portfolios. It was only because of an overdeveloped sense of control that he came to keep it a secret.” I think it was out of humility, not out of necessity.”

Glebe’s Vicky Marquis looks forward to solo exhibition Morrison the Miracle, Dubbo’s Phil Peak is making us uneasy. “I have appointed myself as the magazine’s letter editor. HeraldI am on standby if the incumbent becomes unwell for any reason. I may not be required to fulfill the duties of the position, but if I do, rest assured, dear readers, that all letters will be thoroughly scrutinized prior to publication. Wests, viewer of ABC If you’re a Tigers fan, cat lover, or lime milkshake aficionado, your letter may be well received. ” Pat Stringa, Letter Editor