We've paid our dues
To all insurance companies: We've paid our dues (literally and metaphorically). It's now your turn to do your bit. Just say: "We promised our kids to pay all fire claims in full."
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Keith Beattie, Bemboka
Proud of speaking out
I would like to express how proud I was of those Cobargo ladies letting the Prime Minister know exactly how they felt about his governance.
It has distressed me to hear people vilify them and insinuate that they are anything other than genuine concerned citizens.
I know those ladies personally through my time as a teacher at Cobargo School.
One was a wonderful worker for the school always ready to help. The other a lovely hard working student.
So for those individuals who decide something that they know nothing about just stick to sitting around and regaling each other with fabricated stories. Don't air your nonsense to others or on social media in an effort to destroy the credibility of people you don't even know.
These strong women expressed how many of us feel and were brave enough to speak out when they were presented with the opportunity. Everyone I know has nothing but admiration for them.
Jan Reynolds, Bemboka
Shameful behaviour
I was very disappointed by those people in Cobargo during the PM's visit. It left a very bad look for the area. I would certainly hesitate to visit that town after what I witnessed on the news.
Those people are angry, but it does not give any of them the right to behave like that. Swearing, giving the PM the finger is showing the world just what sort of people live there. And who would visit a town with that sort there?
It was shameful and disgusting to say the least. Intelligent human beings debate, discuss, and work out their problems, together. Those folks need to apologise to the town as well as the PM. And maybe take a few classes on proper behaviour.
Jo Irwin, Tenterfield
Trees too close
Just a quick comment regarding BVSC policy on clearing around our houses. Currently we are only permitted to clear a 20-metre buffer between our properties and the bush. Surely after the devastating situation we find ourselves in now, the council will consider amending this ridiculous policy to at least 50 metres, which is still too close.
Ang Robinson, Bega
You are not alone
Today, my home once again narrowly avoided being destroyed in catastrophic bushfires. Many others have not been so lucky.
People who are still dealing with the aftermath of the Tathra District fire in 2018 are reliving the trauma, terror, uncertainty and stress of an even more ferocious fire situation.
Our communities will, once again, pull together. It will be another very long, uphill haul and we'll need all of our strength, compassion, self-care, resilience and generosity. And we'll need to be tolerant of each other when our reserves are low and tempers are high.
Our emergency services and council staff have once again done a magnificent job. They have worked long hours, under incredible stress, and will continue to do so for as long as it takes to make us safer. My gratitude is beyond words.
For those who've lost homes, loved ones, places that were dear, seen terrible things - we are here for you. We will hold you until you are steady. We will be mindful of your grief, respect your dignity and independence, listen to your story.
You are not alone, we are community.
