BELOW is a selection of comments made by readers during the past week, reprinted as they appear on the BDN website and Facebook page.
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Fairfax restructure shapes future of news
What does this mean for the far south coast? That is a lot of jobs going. I have loved having the FB account of the bega news. Great way to keep in touch with the local news. Hope all is ok with the local team. Would really love to know what this means for our local team. I feel that the town would totally get behind the team if there is big changes afoot.
Thomas Bevitt
So what does this mean for the far south coast?? Bega, Merimbula and Eden?? I really hope not more job losses down here.
Hayley McMahon
Calling for changes to Marriage Act
Rosie and Alexsandra, I'm a celebrant and I can't WAIT for the opportunity to solemnise same-sex marriages. For too long the gay and lesbian population have been marginalised and to deny them, and you, this basic human right is absurd. When I was first trained the Howard government was in power, and we were advised to avoid even mentioning support for gay weddings on our professional websites. Well, that stops now, and I'm going to shout it loud and clear, so maybe Peter Hendy and Costello will hear - I SUPPORT MARRIAGE EQUALITY!
Rebecca Lupton
Good on you BDN, putting these two engaged women on your front page. Lovely to read their story and surely everyone is moved to think how unfair Australia's antiquated laws are. I want to conduct their wedding too!
Sue Middlewood
Praying for you both for the big day
Kay Crocker- George
I hope your wedding is as beautiful as my daughter and her wifes was, it was just lovely and my three granddaughters were stunning bridesmaids!
Barb Rugendyke
Everyone deserves their dream wedding day. I hope this lovely couple get theirs.
Shannon Davis-Thompson
NBN towers go live on Far South Coast
It would be great if they could connect Lochiel to the rest of the world. Not only is mobile coverage non-existent, we can't even get "regular" broadband here!
Laramie Olswick
A few months back I registered on NBN website which said they would keep me updated with progress, haven't had any news from them. Good to see the local paper is ahead of the game.
Greg Round
At the same time as Tathra is experiencing it's 4th week of Telstra coverage reduced to almost NOTHING!! Businesses are experiencing loss of trade, tourists are cancelling accom when they realise there's no reception... What is Peter Hendy DOING about this?!?
DameJoanna Dodds
Community Cares Accommodation receives $10,000 from Bega Rotary
Ripper Bega Rotary!
David Wriedt
Rotary are wonderful - this is a great story - great outcome - from a dedicated bunch of volunteers ---- three cheers for bega rotary !!!
Ronnie Ayliffe
A much needed service/facility
Cris Wagemans
State Budget: TAFE reforms hit students hard
There are also a lot more RTO's (registered training organisations) providing great courses, such as the current Cert III in aged care that has been advertised lately in the Bega District News.
Jason Lewington
That's cause the quality of the service provided has deteriorated as funding has decreased!!
Laura Wilcox
Audio visual link for Bega Court House
About time, The old adage is so true, "its the squeaky wheel that gets the oil".
Robert Jennings
Have they heard of Skype?
Donny Ryan
$300,000 ...seriously? All they get for 300G is an AV link?
Mark Jarvis
Thats fantastic news and money well spent - a lot less stress on the victims as well
Nathaniel N Fiona