LETTERS TO THE EDITOR If you want to comment on any of our articles or highlight a topic affecting our community, Click Here to send a Letter to the Editor. Readers' Comments Displaying 1 to 50 of 118 entries found  Thanks to Samantha Yates  22/07/2008 By Jared Thomas I write in praise and thanks of the efforts of my friend and colleague Samantha Yates, who is currently a Port Augusta Council Staff Member and C...  Dog Patrols  10/07/2008 By Kym Martin Dog patrols  Unhealthy Country SA Health Plan  9/06/2008 By Richard & Leah Khoe Dear Editor, Please feel free to edit this letter. Hereby we would like to express our grave concern regarding South Australia's Country He...  SKATEPARK ?  13/05/2008 By cory nastazio dear editor , what is happening with port augusta s skate park the youth have been on the councuils back for 9 years now . the council arranges mee...  Congratulations Mayor Baluch  2/05/2008 By Bill Cole Mayor Baluch is to be congratulated on her letter last week  Letters too negative  2/05/2008 By Tania Bailey Each week I open The Trans and one of the first things I usually read is the letters to the editor.  Be aware of the facts first  2/05/2008 By Joy Baluch I write in response to three anomalies raised by concerned residents in this column last week.  Not in my backyard  2/05/2008 By Helen Bryson I was quite alarmed to read Scott Butler's letter via the Trans April 23, where he assumes that Stirling North would welcome his decision  Thankyou for a response  2/05/2008 By Arthur Eldridge I wish to thank the honourable Graham Gunn for his response to my question in The Transcontinental dated April 2, 2008 regarding the River Murray levy but I find his answers were not the reply I was hoping for.  Give locals a go  2/05/2008 By Albert Whittle (In response to Mayor Joy Baluch, The Transcontinental April 16). We don't need a new town just yet.  Letter to the Editor Transcontinental Newspaper  25/04/2008 By Tania Bailey Dear Editor, Each week I open the Trans and one of the first things I usually read is the Letters to the Editor. I am always hopeful that I'll re...  Thank you to supporters  23/04/2008 By Global Rock challenge Croc Festival is a successful, educational and aspirational program for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in remote and rural parts of the nation.  Learn about history at Wrecked display  23/04/2008 By Barbara Rasmus The coastal freighter, Yandra, destroyed a Japanese midget submarine in Sydney Harbour  Drain int he too hard basket?  23/04/2008 By Ian Noll I have noticed, as most probably all west siders have, that the drain on the highway approach to the bridge  Town lacking in entertainment  23/04/2008 By Scott Butler We've heard about the recent developments in our town (and it's all good!).  Ratepayers concerned  23/04/2008 By R. Mundy, S. Elsegood, S. Brusnahan, J. Donaldson, C. Whitaker, S. Whitaker This is fantastic news that the Port Augusta Council is going to allow the building of new houses in the new development on the west side - magnificent.  Road/Highway repairs  17/04/2008 By Ian Noll I have noticed,as most probably all west-siders have, that the drain on the highway approach to the bridge across the gulf from the west side has b...  Levy question should be addressed to minister  16/04/2008 By Graham Gunn In reference to Mr Eldridge's question published in The Transcontinental April 2, 2008 regarding Save the Murray Levy.  Plenty to do at Stirling North  16/04/2008 By Helen Bryson It was refreshing to receive a flyer from Councillor Sam Johnson and an invitation to aid him in his 'to do' list.  Please explain collection fee  16/04/2008 By Malcolm Horner Can the Port Augusta City Council please explain to the people of this city how the whole amount of $120 has been charged for the collection of household rubbish  Be aware of facts  16/04/2008 By Joy Baluch I write in response to Michelle and Steve Dunning's criticism of the council in relation to their land subdivision/application.  Critical need for future development  11/04/2008 By Michelle and Steve Dunning In response to your front page article "Housing shortage looms" (2/4/08). Part of the article stated that John Stephens and Joy Baluch said "the issue of residential developments would need to be addressed within six months".  Do something about the parking!  11/04/2008 By Kathy Andrews I often venture into the carpark at wharflands plaza and wonder where the parking inspector is?  Congratulations Port Augusta  11/04/2008 By Margaret Burley On Saturday night I attended the "Broadway at the Barracks" show in Port Augusta.  Keep it great  7/04/2008 By MR S I saw the news Heading about a housing shortage and 3000 homes maybe needed for an expected growth. That sounds great what a benefit this will be ...  Easter Break-In  22/03/2008 By Chantelle Langsdorf In February 2007 my 80 year-old Grand-Mother, who is blind, took a fall and broke her hip, after surgery and a couple of very close calls she final...  What water restrictions???  15/03/2008 By C Smith Can anybody please explain to me how it was deemed acceptable for the sprinklers to be on at Central Oval, on a 40+ day last thursday 13th at 1:40p...  Quality public education: Who Cares?  11/03/2008 By Robin Cartledge Throughout the recent federal election I, like many thousands of my fellow citizens, was a staunch and noisy advocate for high quality, cost effect...  Rates already over the top  5/02/2008 By J. Davis I refer to a drafted proposal, which Councillor Sam Johnson proposes to take to the Port Augusta City Council, as published in The Transcontinental on January 23.  Gardeners are the real environmentalists  5/02/2008 By Barbara Rasmus When Grant Denyer asked me at the front beach interview, why I thought this place was so special, my reply was "Port Augusta is a great family place, a great sporting place and retirement place and a friendly and healthy living place."  Well done graduates  5/02/2008 By Bill Cole Congratulations to both Spencer TAFE and its 2008 graduates.  Looking for a Relative  29/01/2008 By William A. Thomas Dear Editor I am writing to see if anyone can help trace a relative who left for Australia way back in 1954. His name was Tom Ronald Thomas, kn...  State of Carlton Parade cemetery  17/01/2008 By Francis Parkes I was born in Port Augusta and spent my childhood and teenage years growing up in Port Augusta. Im very proud to tell people where I come from and...  Thank you for supporting The Please Help M olly Campaign  20/12/2007 By rachel black Many people need thanking for their support towards The Molly Appeal, the generosity has been overwhelming. I would particularly like to thank Crai...  C'MON PORT BE PROUD  26/11/2007 By Jay G'day to all the people of ol Port Augusta. I now live in Sydney but spent most of my life in Port Augusta. Port Augusta is a great place, many t...  DOLPHINS NOT DREDGING  12/11/2007 By Barry Brougham Trevor and your action groups rally last Saturday morning on the water and wharf protesting the 230 billion dollar international companies proposed...  Change of designation for taxis  26/10/2007 By Angela Matthews The Editor Today, when travelling in one of our local taxis the driver showed my mother and I a document about changes to the designation of ta...  Does anyone actually care?  24/10/2007 By Jessica What has happened to the kind, decent people of society? Do people get joy out of watching others in distress? I am 6 weeks off giving birth and ...  More drains needed  19/10/2007 By Lindsay Ferber  Thanks good samaritan  19/10/2007 By Joe Phillips The editor, To the gentleman who assisted me after my fall at the corner of Stokes and Donaldson  Election in full swing  19/10/2007 By David Wright The editor, Over the past couple of months Australia has been gearing up for a Federal Election.  Opposed to BHP facility  19/10/2007 By C and D Foote As a person who was born and bred in port augusta and raised a family who have also spent their teen years in port augusta  Demolition of 'The Great Northern'  15/10/2007 By Tara Leader Re: the article in last Saturdays The Advertiser 13/10/2007.'Heritage treasures face the bulldozer' by Tim Lloyed:Heritage Matters As a former ...  Pause to remember Jesus  12/10/2007 By Robert Walker Next month, on November 11th, we rightfully pause to remember those people who sacrificed their lives fighting for our future wellbeing; fighting for what they believed was right.  Rowan's the man we need  12/10/2007 By Heather Baldock The Editor, So Lyn Breuer (October 4) thinks we need a new representative with a global perspective. I couldn't agree with her more.  Ramsey aware of Grey issues  12/10/2007 By Rowan Ramsey I refer to Lyn Breuer's personal attack on me in an attempt to drum up support for the Labor candidate for the coming Federal election.  Land degradation not on  12/10/2007 By Geoff Fullerton I am writing in support of Bruce Nutt who has expressed grave concerns for environmental damage to land in this area with the proposed expansion to the Army's Cultana training facility.  Electorate letter  12/10/2007 By John Lovegrove Received the official looking coat of arms letter from 'the federal representative, Member for Grey', addressed to us personaly. Enclosed was junk...  Supporting the army  5/10/2007 By K Andrews The editor, I have been reading in the local paper of late about the Army based at Cultana and the people's comment on them.  Grey deserves better  5/10/2007 By Lyn Breuer MP That polling was leaked by sources in the Liberal Party regarding the electorate of Grey is symptomatic of the infighting within the Federal Howard Government. << 1 2 3 >>