I do note the vote in favour was by the narrowest of margins unfortunately.

I am reasonably new to living in Tathra having only been here for about 3.5 years.  

I think the headland is a fabulous tourist attraction with plenty of scope for making it even better.  

The current walking track around the headland is currently quite unsafe to walk on as there are lots of rocks and uneven ground.  

Really, why should only the able-bodied have access to our wonderful resource?

The ring road would undoubtedly cost a lot of money, but the walking track wouldn't cost as much yet would still be a great tourist attraction.  

Perhaps planning for the ring road at a later stage could be feasible.

It is my understanding there are a lot of cultural and historical aspects to the headland that could be incorporated into the planning and the walking track could include such things as signage boards to inform all of why this area is so important and make note of the flora and fauna, etc. 

This would all be missed if it was a ring road.

I have noted that Tathra has a big bike riding community and draws people from around the state (and others) in this regard.  

As a relatively new bike rider, I think there is a lot of scope for the walking track to include the capacity for not only bikes, but also prams and scooters too.

Thinking more broadly, I would love to see the walking track from Andy Poole Drive to Moogareeka extended to include a track up the dreaded hill.  

There are steps, but what good are they if one is not able-bodied.  

Wouldn't it be fabulous for any person, no matter what their physical capacity to be able to access it by walking, riding their bike or scooter, or by pushing a pram or wheelchair and continuing all the way around the headland.

Leonie Blomfield

Tathra

People must be responsible for their own actions, road signs are there as a guide.

The corner of recent accidents has signs with speed of 45kmh.

If this guide was adhered, to especially in wet conditions, we would all be safer on our roads.

How frustrating to read in Friday’s paper of the Russell family's predicament.

As a temporary measure only, in my opinion it would be worth putting amber flashing lights at all crossings on main roads, the same 40kmh as at our schools, with the property owner having a control switch.

This would be much safer for the Russell family, their employees and the cows.

Wouldn't it be nice if lights could be used  more often such as LED lights fitted to all vehicles as part  of registration that come on with the ignition, so all cars, especially dark coloured ones, could be better seen on cloudy days and at dusk.

John Harris

Bega

Just a quick note to say what a fabulous festival there was in the village of Candelo recently. 

A wholehearted congratulations goes to the committee. 

To start with, the gate people and the parking people were friendly, smiling and very helpful.  

A great variety of music, there really was something for everyone. 

The venues in the park were constructed in a simple but very effective way, creating a beautiful space to listen to some very great acts.

The Caravan of Wonders really was wonderful. 

From Rhys spruiking to get the crowd in (the old fashioned way) to the terrific talent of the kids of the district, congratulations that was Wonderful. 

You could sit on a hay bale, or a seat, and some venues even had nose bleed seats. 

We tried them all.  

It was great to walk to each venue - it gave you a chance to chat about what you just saw or what is coming up. 

No alcohol at the park, but we sipped some pink champagne at the pub while taking in the excellent Latvian Gearbox Overdrive. 

Truly an awesome experience - great for the town, great for us. 

Thank you very much. 

It was such a pleasure to be there.

Pam Summerell

Wolumla