editorial http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/ Latest articles on The Bunyip Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:30:33 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:30:33 en-au Copyright 2010 The Bunyip. All rights reserved. Triplezero.com.au 15 http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1670-editorial?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1670-editorial?from=rss A DIVISION at last week’s Gawler council meeting shows not all are convinced with what is being proposed by council when it comes to property leases in the town. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1671-school-access?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1671-school-access?from=rss MADAM - Late in term three, Evanston Primary School decided to lock and padlock all entries into the school ground outside of school hours. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1672-vocal-minority?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1672-vocal-minority?from=rss MADAM - It is disappointing to see that the opportunity for our district to benefit from a state-of-the-art, clean, green modern technology, such as that proposed for the glasshouse development at Shea-Oak Log, is to be lost to the protestations of a vocal minority who can best be described as NIMBY’S (not in my backyard). Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1797-basic-necessities?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1797-basic-necessities?from=rss MADAM – I have studied with interest the ‘Playford Alive Project’ website where it states that the existing suburbs of Smithfield Plains and Davoren Park will experience extensive upgrading.  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1794-editorial?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1794-editorial?from=rss WHAT a busy two days it has been in the region as the Light electorate hosted the 50th community cabinet. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1796-plans-for-gawler?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1796-plans-for-gawler?from=rss MADAM - Gawler seems to be likely to become the Monarto you have when you are not having Monarto. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1921-editorial?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1921-editorial?from=rss Is the heat during the last week a sign of a long hot summer? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1922-vacant-shops-a-concern?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1922-vacant-shops-a-concern?from=rss MADAM – I am not sure how council proposes to solve its traffic issues over the coming years, but guess it will solve itself if the trend is to continue. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1923-detour-beyond-belief?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/1923-detour-beyond-belief?from=rss MADAM – It is beyond belief that not only is Two Wells road closed for six weeks, but that the detour is directing people in a direction that is taking them several kilometres out of their way on dirt road that has not been graded recently.  Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2038-editorial?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2038-editorial?from=rss THIS week’s announcement of a zero tolerance approach when it comes to nightlife in Gawler is to be applauded, but why is it the extra force is only in place for one weekend? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2041-improving-angle-vale?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2041-improving-angle-vale?from=rss MADAM - Alison Carver (The Bunyip, November 11) expressed concern about Angle Vale’s lack of public transport, parklands, walking/cycle paths and a children’s playground.  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2042-do-it-properly?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2042-do-it-properly?from=rss MADAM - How refreshing to read in The Bunyip (November 4) that at least one councillor has the traders’ interests in mind when he suggested holding off the upgrade of the eastern side of Murray street for at least a financial year. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2174-fabulous-engineering?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2174-fabulous-engineering?from=rss MADAM - I think the Northern Expressway project will be a fabulous engineering feat when it is completed.  Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2173-television-reception?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2173-television-reception?from=rss MADAM – We live at the top of Calton road, Gawler East, and until recently have enjoyed excellent TV reception. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2172-editorial?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2172-editorial?from=rss Gophers are wonderful things which have enabled those with disabilities or who struggle to walk long distances to be able to continue in life. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2297-editorial?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2297-editorial?from=rss Signage promoting any form of business is a key element to marketing plans and it seems one large retailer, new to Gawler, has made the most of an opportunity. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2298-volunteer-fined?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2298-volunteer-fined?from=rss MADAM – Volunteers beware! At 5.45am on the day of the Village Fair, I parked my car on Union street near a sign that was covered and tied with some material, which meant that I did not know what the sign read. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2299-town-pride?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2299-town-pride?from=rss MADAM - We are very proud of our family-friendly community town call Hamley Bridge. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2408-editorial?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2408-editorial?from=rss FRIDAY’S crash on Calton road, which caused its closure for a few hours, has provided an insight to what might be expected if the road continues to be used as a bypass. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2405-review-of-use-not-parents?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/editorial/2405-review-of-use-not-parents?from=rss MADAM – In response to the letter written by Rex Brady (The Bunyip, December 9) I was incensed that Rex’s main point regarding gopher use was that "the main hazards are young children who play on the footpath" or "a child that suddenly leaves their parent to run without looking in front of my gopher". Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip