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QW: the mall debate again

Re: Cars in the mall and no more bowling club: Armidale’s city centre plan revealed

As an old Armidale boy I recall the debate about closing the mall. Armidale suffers from a fragmented shopping precinct. They all look dead. Another one would make it worse. We live near Inverell that has a thriving shopping centre. All in one place. Adding another centre at bowling club will make it more desolate.

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QW: Get back to work

Re: Cars in the mall and no more bowling club: Armidale’s city centre plan revealed

The current council under Mayor Coupland have their heads in the clouds. Maybe they should return to the ground and start doing what they promised when arguing for the SRV increase which is to repair and upgrade existing essential infrastructure.

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QW: Nats taking us for granted

Re:  Begin Rant: The New England can’t afford friends like these

This NSW Coalition decision on the New England REZ demonstrates that the unelected hacks and politicians of the Nationals are taking New England voters for granted.

Regional Independents get things done for their communities. What have the Nationals and One Nation done?

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QW: PBS is unappreciated

The PBS is one of the great, underappreciated sucessess of Australia. So embeded that people take its benefits for granted.

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QW: Renewables mess

What a mess the renewable policy has become. The solution lies in a mix of new and old generation. Not on productive farm land but secondary land away from people. I know they have contributed millions into Inverell. People are voting with their own money with home solar and batteries.

Generating new money in regional towns is very hard so we can’t afford to throw the financial opportunities away. I cannot believe there is not isolated second rate farm land available. If the Nats are going to deprive farmers of income from renewables, what are they putting up as an alternative?

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QW: What has happened to McLean Care

We all would like to know what has happened to our best nursing home. Before I left working there in 2012 it was a pleasure to work and care for our frail elders and under the board of directors. But alas, I had to leave as every thing started changing for the worst. We worked hard to keep up the standards of government and we always came out on top. We were proud to put that extra effort into ensuring that all standards were met. I do hope we get answers as a lot of the elderly and staff are missing the care they deserve in this time of their lives, and staff need work to pay rent, buy food, and look after their children to be future carers and nurses.

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QW: Chancellor a big loss

Re: UNE Chancellor resigns early

I’m very sorry that Dr. Pearson is leaving UNE, I wish her well for her future.
A big loss for our Community.

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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 in the regional public infrastructure where the wealth of the country is created. 

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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 no no.

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