Letters to the editor
Offer declined
Re: Kapunda Community Craft Shop Inc.- Council Proposal
The Light Regional Council have presented a Proposal that the shop relocate from the Thomson Building after almost 36 years to the Kildea Room at the Institute as they have plans for the shop area.
The current members at this stage are declining the offer pending further discussion, the Management agreement finishes on the 30th June 2019 with no option to renew.
At the moment there are many “stories” circulating locally and in surrounding towns that the she shop is closing. The members and volunteers would appreciate the public understand the situation and welcome positive or negative input regarding the proposal.
Kapunda Community Craft Shop Inc
kapcraft@gmail.com
Kapunda Community Craft Shop Inc. Committee
Mining bill
Mining Bill On the 26th of February the Liberal government intends to reintroduce the Mining Bill into parliament for debate.
Before the 2018 election the party promised that they would ‘consult far and wide’ to try and make the legislation fairer for landowners.
By the end of 2018 they had reneged on that promise and reintroduced the bill which was almost word for word the Labor bill that they had indeed blocked.
The legislation has remained unchanged since 1971 and it is time for it to be updated but after so many years it makes sense to take the time and get it done properly.
Various industry bodies and concerned groups are asking the government to conduct an independent review and get all the facts before making any changes.
We have such a small amount of arable land in this state why should we sit back and allow it to be used for mining.
As there is a vast amount of minerals in the north of the state why not leave prime agriculture land alone.
Unfortunately, once valuable farming land has been lost to mining it can never be replaced or restored to its former productivity.
South Australia prides itself on its sustainable, clean, green image when marketing our commodities to the world and we run the risk of damaging that reputation.
If you are concerned about food security and where your food will come from for the next 100 years, please contact your local member and voice your concern.
Jackie Harrop
Paskeville
YP motion
It was heartening to see the Yorke Peninsula council supporting the call for the state government to hold an independent review into the land access provisions of the Mining Bill which is currently before parliament. The council members were backing the council motto " Agriculturally rich Naturally beautiful " . Tourism and Agriculture are the main drivers of employment and economic stability for the many businesses in the towns and on farms.There was recently another mining expansion at Roxby Downs and further discoveries north of Pt Augusta. Surely these developments underline the lack of urgency to dig up and destroy food growing land .It is prime time for the Marshall government to take a breath and conduct an independent review so that all sides of the argument can put forward their case . I would argue that the less than 5% of the land mass in South Australia deserves some protection as a sustainable source of local food security and export income for the state .
Bill Moloney
Arthurton
Mug punters
How much do punters know about the industry that takes their money? The racing industry seems to think Australians are mug punters – gullible and easily swindled.
In addition to the charges laid recently against horse racing trainer Ben Currie for using an electrical shocking device, there was another charge that didn't get much news coverage:
"Making dishonest statements in not disclosing to potential buyers that Rock Spark bled at Gatton on 6 April 2017."
The law takes a dim view of misleading statements during sales transactions, but what about the gamblers? If you are a punter, you can bet (and this bet you'll win) that there are things about the horse you are betting on that you didn't know, and that might have changed your decision. One of many such concealed details is the fact that the horse may have bled after his or her last race.
Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage is a very common condition among racehorses. It causes bleeding into the lungs and airways, usually as a result of burst capillaries. Researchers at the University of Melbourne have shown that 56 percent of racehorses have blood in their windpipes, and 90 percent have blood deeper in their lungs. But only 1 percent show outward signs of bleeding, so it is easy to conceal.
Punters should legally be able to access essential veterinary information about injuries, bleeding or other issues, otherwise it is probably fair to say you are being denied all the facts necessary to make a reasonable bet. But here's a much better bet - don't put your hard-earned cash into cruelty: stay away from tracks and betting venues.