So, Cr Swain was embarrassed about a conversation that shouldn’t be had in public. Well, shoot, councillor – as it concerns a topic which has created considerable community opposition, where should the discussion take place?
Why are ratepayers being treated like the feared and hated enemy? I’m heartened that Cr Dods thinks it’s a reasonable project ‘despite the hysterics’. There’s a massive amount of concern about this DA and all I’m getting from these councillors is ‘leave it with us, don’t worry about a thing’. Straight out of the Bjelke-Petersen hymn book.
I have admiration for anybody who puts their hand up for a seat on Council, which is increased if they actually represent the community who put them there.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
