Nick Perry
OVERWORKED & UNDERPAID
NYP health concerns sent to minister
WALLAROO Hospital’s emergency room is busier than other country centres but doctors are paid less, staff numbers are too low and the police are often called because of violent patients.
Our View (25-7-2017): Enough to make you ill
THIS week we delve into the numerous and serious issues facing health locally and I want to make it clear from the start this is not a criticism of any service, and certainly not of our wonderful health staff.
Our View (18-7-2017): Fixing Fed Corner
TRAFFIC lights will be added to the planned Federation Corner roundabout, activating only when they sense vehicles are queueing.
Our View (11-7-2017): Rising cost pressures
A HUGE crowd overflowed out of the chambers as the District Council of the Copper Coast prepared to accept this financial year’s budget last Wednesday.
Top five finish for Erin
ERIN Scott had the universe within her reach, finishing in the final five during the Australian Miss Universe final in Sydney last Thursday.
Retirement but no rest for Garry
GARRY Brown retired to Port Clinton with dreams of quiet days fishing in his boat.
Our View (4-7-2017): Not taking sides
THERE has been significant interest in forming a ratepayers’ association to hold the District Council of the Copper Coast to account in a more organised and formal manner.
Our View (27-6-2017): Yorketown hospital surgery fight lost
IT was a worthwhile fight and we threw everything into it. But we lost.
Entertain Us (27-6-2017): OK Computer: Radiohead’s masterpiece turns 20
RADIOHEAD’S masterpiece album OK Computer is celebrating its 20th anniversary and, in those two decades, it has only continued to grow in stature.
Our View (20-6-2017): Hospital cash splash, any for Yorketown?
WITH the state election looming, the Labor government has promised a massive cash injection for metropolitan and suburban hospitals.
