If residents knew that governments were working to create low, sympathetic housing, with adequate parking, and good designs, there would be much less anxiety and much more ready compliance to development.
The possible dangers of beaches are great, but don’t limit education to our own communities, there is drowning or near-drowning among foreign tourists.
In the current climate of increasing tensions and the relentless focus on Australia’s military capabilities, let’s not forget China is our trading partner.