May 6, 2013 Why do you present the Gonski reforms as a ticking time bomb for the newborn baby (Zanetti, Your View, April 25). 

May 6, 2013 I was astounded to read that Rockdale Council is seriously considering fencing off the field at Arncliffe Park. I simply don't understand the rationale that the fence will keep out cars and motorcycles.  

May 6, 2013 There have been many letters complaining about the handover of local government powers to the state government and the likelihood of increased overdevelopment in our shire.

May 6, 2013 There has not been much publicity about this, but the Department of Local Government is reviewing laws concerning "companion" animals, which includes cats.  

May 6, 2013 Plans for development (overdevelopment?) by Sutherland mayor Kent Johns were proceeding quietly, even secretively, until 10 citizens - the Save Our Shire (SOS) group - made public an intended huge leap in high-rise development and huge reduction in the shire's landscaped area.  

May 6, 2013 I viewed with interest the 7.30 Report on the ABC profiling the Sutherland Shire's proposed changes to zoning and planning controls.  

May 6, 2013 It is reassuring to see the large number of people, walking, running, jogging, and waking the dog, each morning.  

May 6, 2013 On Anzac Day band members who played and marched to the Jubilee Avenue service were denied the free breakfast they had been provided on previous Anzac Days.  

May 6, 2013 Yes says a reader

May 6, 2013 Despite recent letters to the contrary the Sutherland Shire draft Local Environment Plan (LEP) is both a responsible and conservative attempt to manage population growth.