Australia has so little history we must keep what little treasure we have.

When proud residents and the city council promote Goulburn as a place of heritage (as in the latest Visitors Information brochure) then we should preserve what we have.

I am sure there are other areas suitable for the proposed large two storey home.

To describe it as an American Georgian is a contradiction in terms, and is a totally opposite style to the nearby houses.

History is not one or two isolated buildings but an area showing our previous life style.

If one or two cracks in the brickwork signifies demolition, then all the houses built in a clay based areas (as is much of Goulburn) then half the buildings in the city would have to be demolished.

I appeal to city council to refuse this DA, for the above reasons.

Re: Letter to the Editor, GP November 4

Yes Tony, Australia is one of the largest investors in renewable energy, but sadly, with 25.5 million of the world's 7.8 billion population, Australia's total is 0.33 per cent and yet we produce a staggering 1.3 per cent of the globe's CO2.

So we produce close to four times the world average per capita.

We are one of the world's largest emitters.

And that doesn't take into account the further vast quantities of CO2 produced by the burning of Australia's massive coal and gas exports.

It doesn't matter what the Liberals, Nationals, Labor, CFMEU or any other non-expert organisation think: engineers and AEMO agree that a highly renewable grid is the best and cheapest solution.

The only gas that we need is already built and will likely be only used for hours in the year, even in the short term.

The International Energy Agency states: "solar is the cheapest energy in history" and if the Federal government invested in battery and pumped hydro storage of renewable generated electricity instead of gas, the whole country could have 100 per cent firmed electricity by the end of this decade.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month each year, we pause to remember the service and sacrifice of our fallen men and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Remembrance Day is one of the most significant days of our year and for more than 100 years we have paused in silent reflection of the sacrifice of our service personnel. It is a demonstration that we will not forget them.

This Remembrance Day I encourage all Australians to commemorate our fallen by sharing one minute's silence in memory of the more than 102,000 Australian men and women who have died in over a century of service in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

I also encourage all Australians to wear a red poppy in remembrance of our fallen, and, if you are a member of our veteran community, to wear the Veteran Lapel Pin or Reservist Lapel Pin, provided as part of the Australian Defence Veterans' Covenant, to help the community readily identify and acknowledge your service to our nation.

This time can be a very emotional one for veterans and their families. If you are a veteran or a family member who is struggling or in need of additional support during this time, I encourage you to call Open Arms 24/7 on 1800 011 046 or visit OpenArms.gov.au to find more about services available.

Lest we forget.

Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel