Coalitionâs grant schemes now hopelessly politicised
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February 9, 2021 â 12.10am
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Deputy Premier John Barilaro is wrong to accuse Greens MLA David Shoebridge of politicising bushfire funding (âBushfire damaged areas get zero fundsâ, February 8). The politicisation occurred when the NSW government decided to allocate these funds on the basis of whether the electorate is held by the Coalition. As is the case with so many grants programs in NSW, decisions are no longer based on need or merit, but on the political benefit to Barilaroâs party and its Coalition partner. -
NYE fireworks ignite only anger as pandemic prowls
December 30, 2020 â 12.04am
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Gladys Berejiklianâs New Yearâs Eve fireworks are a big ââup yoursââ to the rest of the world suffering one of the worst pandemics in human history (ââCall off the fireworks â for goodââ, December 29).
Rick Johnston, Potts Point
Don Carter, Oyster Bay
NYE will not be a cracker night but a fizzer. Issue a free packet of sparklers to everyone. All citizens to stand on the driveway or balcony and ââignite for 2021ââ. It should be OK to throw in some Tom Thumbs and Double Happys from the olden days.