IT’S GOUGING, ALRIGHT
Leon Oberg (GP, 13/1) is absolutely correct.
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We are being petrol price gouged in Goulburn (and Canberra) at the moment.
I drove past the Shell at South Cooma [January 24] and ULP was 134.9 cents per litres (no discount).
That's 10 cents a litre less than Goulburn! Caltex Woolworths at Hume ACT was 140.9 cents per litre after discount.
So, avoid Goulburn and Canberra if you can make it further south.
Barry McDonald, Goulburn
GET THE KIDS REVVED
Great to see the wingless guys promoting our sport at Hume lifestyle precinct in Goulburn.
Come on down, meet some drivers, bring the kids, get some pics – be there.
Peter Granger via Facebook
CLAIM YOUR SPACE
When I think back to the start of a new school year, I can still remember the buzzing feelings of excitement, anticipation and nerves.
Am I going to have classes with all my friends? Will I get better results than last year? Which teachers will I have?
Millions of young people across the country heading into primary and secondary school over the coming weeks may be facing similar feelings, whether they are starting another school year or commencing a new school for the first time.
Some students can adjust to the changes and settle into things quickly.
However, some young people may find this a daunting and challenging time.
There can be a number of reasons why it might be hard to go school: trying to make new friends, pressure to get the best marks, dealing with bullying, or perhaps going through a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression.
These worries can make the next few weeks an uncertain time.
Whether you are a young person struggling, or a parent with concerns about your child, headspace is here to help.
As the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace provides support for young people aged 12-25 years old who are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.
No matter where you are, you can access help at headspace, either through one of our 95 centres in metro, rural and regional areas of Australia, or via eheadspace.org.au where you can receive online and telephone support between 9am-1am (AEDT), seven days-a-week.
There are also general mental health and wellbeing resources available on our website.
We wish you and your families a safe and healthy school year ahead.
Dr Natalie Gray, chief medical officer, headspace
RESIDENT OR DISSIDENT
It is understood that certain radicals proposed burning the Australian Flag on Australia Day to make some sort of point.
In many countries it is an offence to burn their national flag as it should be in this country.
If people don’t like the flag and what it stands for, then they should peacefully agitate for a referendum to change it, not break the law by burning it.
In NSW, as is the case in most Australian states, unauthorised incineration is an offence due to fire bans in place.
The Australian Monarchist League has written to the Minister for Justice and Police, the Honourable Troy Grant MP, to mention that, should any dissident burn the Australian flag in a public place, then we would expect the full force of the law to fall upon them.
Australia Day is an occasion for all people to celebrate Australia as a wonderful land with an envious lifestyle that we are all, whether rich or poor, fortunate to enjoy.