Sadly, neglect and lack of care is common
Readers discuss aged care facilities, including problems, and the role of the Aged Care Complaints Commissioner.
The Age Letters
As a dedicated Cat, I say: Go the mighty Bombers
Readers discuss whether Essendon players knowingly cheated, and also whether Jobe Watson should return his Brownlow medal.
Asylum seekers: Repugnant narrative of blaming the victim
Readers plead with both major parties to introduce a more humane approach to innocent victims
Donald Trump: US has lost its claim to be credible world leader
Nations of the world are no longer going to look to the US for leadership following this election campaign.
Climate change: Electricity bills tell only a tiny part of the story
We need to factor in all relevant costs when talking about affordable energy.
A young senator who is striving to be relevant
Readers discuss Senator James Paterson's controversial suggestion to sell Jackson Pollock's artwork Blue Poles.
AFL Grand Final: The Bulldogs' win is a symbol and rallying cry
Readers congratulate the Western Bulldogs for being a club that demonstrates what multiculturalism is really all about.
Socially irresponsible – and economic madness
Readers think increase in shoplifting is directly correlated to dehumanisation of service.
The banks: Charge for guarantee and set up a tribunal
Readers argue that banks take us for a ride because there are too few places to deposit money safely.
Education: System committed to ending social mobility
Teachers and parents express concern at the disparity in facilities between private and public schools
John Howard: Corporate interests were given top billing
Readers take Tom Switzer to task over his column supporting the former PM.
AFL Grand Final: Long apprenticeship will serve Bulldogs well
Readers continue to express their joy at the win by the Western Bulldogs.
The Doggies delivered the impossible dream
Readers, even those who support other clubs, celebrate the Bulldogs' historic win in the 2016 grand final.
Asylum seekers: Mental ill-health is not confined to Australia
A reader points out that refugees around the world are struggling with the experience of being resettled.
We need to speed up the switch to renewables
Readers continue to discuss the extreme ''weather event'' in South Australia, climate change and the move to renewable energy.
The high price of too many years of inaction
Readers discuss the ''superstorm'' and power blackouts in South Australia.
A vast and thorough public education system
Readers discuss how government funding for schools should be distributed.
Marriage plebiscite: Let's charge MPs for not making decision
As our politicians are shirking their responsibility to legislate we must dock their pay accordingly
Marriage plebiscite: Those in favour also need to show tolerance
Readers call for respectful language from both sides of the debate
The valley needs a fair transition plan
Readers discuss the closure of Hazelwood power station, including the effect on residents of the Latrobe Valley.
Asylum seekers: Strutting around on the global stage is no answer
Accepting refugees from Central America while leaving our own refugees in detention rubs salt into their wounds.
Muslim migration: Why focus on this poll and not all the others?
Readers take the results of Essential Media's poll regarding Muslim migration with a grain of salt.
Refugees: Shameful spin is proof of leadership vacuum
Readers express their despair at the sentiments regarding asylum seekers expressed by Malcolm Turnbull on the global stage.
The many obstacles to getting paid work
Readers discuss the government's plan to break long-term welfare dependency.
Turn this tragedy into an impetus for peace
Readers discuss the accidental bombing of Syrian soldiers by the coalition.
Refugee crisis: West blind to atrocities in return for oil access
Western governments and arms' companies are complicit in exacerbating the violence that ensures mass movements of people from countries around the world.
Pauline Hanson: 'I wouldn't treat an animal the way I was'
I cringe when I hear the likes of Pauline Hanson say migrants should be like "us". I wouldn't treat an animal the way I was treated when I first arrived. Â If the Australian values Hanson and others prescribe consist of hatred and bigotry then I want no part of them.
Federal politics: Surrounded by stupidity, greed, fear and anger
Society has shown itself to be too selfish to tackle major challenges such as global warming and the control of nuclear weapons.
My 'dangerous' friend is a good, kind person
Readers continue to discuss the maiden speech made by Senator Pauline Hanson.
A speech not in keeping with Christian values
Readers discuss Senator Pauline Hanson's controversial maiden speech.