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QW: Armidale viaduct has a history

Re: B-Double crashed into Armidale viaduct The viaduct has a history of getting vehicles stuck. Edwards Coaches once purchased a double decker bus and one of their drivers thought it was a good idea to short cut under the viaduct. The top deck did not fit.

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QW: Adult behaviour a forlorn wish

Re:  Begin Rant: Why is everyone so angry? An impressive rant identifying most provocations.  However, expecting Barnababy Joyce ”to act like an adult” is a forlorn wish while the ”core values of the National party” have degenerated.  Too many regional voters accept these values without question. Maintain the rage; regional Australia demands the politicians invest […]

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QW: This is why full training is a must

Re: B-Double crashed into Armidale viaduct That is why full training is a must in the industry. We drivers should all know the trucks heights and even if the hight wasn’t on the bridge you can tell if it’s too low. To top it off by unhooking your A trailer while loaded is a definite […]

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Letter: Look beyond the headline

Re: Denise’s Desk: The Schoolyard Bully Test I read this post and had to laugh. To be honest, I think people should look beyond the headline and ask a simple question: Does the Pauline Hanson ONP record present Pauline Hanson as a thoughtful voice worthy of the peoples trust? Does she present humanity, peace and long-term […]

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QW: Inland Rail decision shortsighted

How shortsighted does Australia continue to be about rail infrastructure by terminating the line at Parkes. Councils should not let this eventuate but fight for its completion as this will reduce heavy traffic on regional roads with less wear and tear on this infrastructure from truck traffic apart from the reduction in greenhouse gases. It […]

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Letter: Rail Trail silencing opposition

I wanted to make a submission as part of the consultation on the Armidale Rail Trail. I went to the website, read the instructions, and froze. Comments can’t be anonymous. Must provide name and address. Create an account. Be identifiable. Normally that would be fine, I don’t have a problem putting my name to my […]

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