The article discusses the issue of discarded bicycles, with approximately 300,000 bikes being dumped in landfills each year. The author reflects on their own childhood experience of receiving second-hand bikes from their father and highlights the wasteful consumer mentality that drives people to continuously seek out new items rather than reusing or repurposing existing ones. The article also features a volunteer working with Revolve Recycling, an organization that has saved almost 11,000 bicycles from ending up in landfills.
A reader shares their experience of driving in Sydney after nearly 30 years, noting the poor driving habits they observed, particularly among Uber drivers. The author criticizes the lack of adherence to traffic rules and common courtesy on the roads, pointing out the dangers posed by reckless driving. They also express concern about the influence of driver behavior on learner drivers, suggesting that they may be learning bad habits from those around them.
Another reader praises a suggestion to prioritize the development of three-bedroom units, noting that not only families but also retirees would be interested in such accommodations. The author highlights the appeal of larger apartments for couples looking to downsize from stand-alone houses while still maintaining spacious living areas. They emphasize the need for regulations to ensure that developers prioritize larger units over smaller ones to meet the demand for such housing options.
A reader reflects on Peter Dutton’s role in the defeat of the Voice referendum, criticizing him for preventing constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians. The author acknowledges David Marr’s reputation as an insightful and prolific writer, expressing admiration for his contributions to journalism. Another reader discusses discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace, noting the challenges faced by small businesses in accommodating maternity leave and potentially leading to discrimination against women of childbearing age.
A suggestion is made for a government service scheme for trainee nurses, teachers, and allied medical students to undertake government service in exchange for a debt-free education. The author proposes this solution as a way to address staffing shortages in these professions and alleviate the financial burden on young graduates. A reader shares a nostalgic memory of using air-mail pads with an “onion-skin finish”, sparking memories of a bygone era of communication methods.
