It seems to me the Coalition is too lazy and tired to prosecute the case even though it must also have a command of the prevarication currently being rolled out by Labor.

Does anyone recall former Labor minister Peter Garrett uttering before 2007 election (words to the effect) “once we get in we’ll change everything”.

This utterance was also code for “whatever it takes”, i.e. announce a popular policy, promise or pledge before an election in order to garner traction, but shelve it  post it .

Frighteningly disappointing!

D J Preece,  Wollongong

Why oh why are we continually giving monetary aid to overseas countries when we are so far in debt and our own people live in third world conditions.

Just look at  remote communities throughout Australia as an example.

Shouldn’t we be looking after our own first?

Peter Tornaros, Oak Flats

On behalf of the Leukaemia Foundation, I would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to Illawarra Mercury readers for their incredible support of this years’ 20th World’s Greatest Shave.

The extraordinary people who shaved, cut or coloured their hair plus all their generous sponsors have now raised close to an incredible 5 million in NSW alone.

This will help the Leukaemia Foundation continue to provide its vital services that will make a genuine difference to local families facing blood cancer.

These services include free accommodation, transport, emotional support and disease specific education to Australians and their families as they find their way through some of the darkest days of their lives.

Plus, funds raised also contributes to Australian researchers who are working tirelessly to discover safer and more effective treatments.

Although their critical research is improving survival rates, sadly 35 Australians are diagnosed with a blood cancer every single day.

Approximately 20,000 people have taken part in this year’s milestone campaign and have shaved or cut away an estimated 7,000 kilograms of hair, helping to create wigs for cancer patients.

Thanks to our partners at Sustainable Salons Australia, for the first time shorter hair will now also be used to create ‘hair booms’ which will be used to soak up potential oil spills at sea.

Thank you for your support. We are well on our way to reaching our goal of $5,250,000 in NSW.

There is still time for people to sign up or make a donation atwww.worldsgreatestshave.com.au.

Thanks to you, the Leukaemia Foundation will be able to help more Australians with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders survive and live a better quality of life.

Bill Petch, CEO- Leukaemia Foundation

TAKE A LOOK AT BEAUTY OF PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK

I saw the movie when it first came out in Sydney which was summed up by a member of the audience down in the front stalls. They yawned their head off and the theatre erupted in laughter. While a stylish movie, it seemed plain enough that the girls ran away.

_ Alan

SHOPS SET TO OPEN ON SOUTH COAST TRAIN STATIONS

I remember Wollongong station having a bar. Ah,the good old days, before the nanny state and out of control crime. Young people don't know what they've lost.

_ Ted