• NOVEMBER 07

Readers discuss the presidential election in the United States.

• NOVEMBER 6

Readers suggest the public direct their anger at the appropriate target - a population growth rate that is too high.

• NOVEMBER 5

Readers attack all levels of government for not already having a transition plan in place following the announcement of the closure of Hazelwood power station.

• NOVEMBER 4

Readers express bewilderment at the complete capture of the Prime Minister by the right wing of the Liberal Party.

• NOVEMBER 3

Readers attack both major parties for the appalling treatment of asylum seekers and put forward a bipartisan solution.

• NOVEMBER 02

Readers are angry that politicians (and some ex-politicians) are rorting the system and taking advantage of their roles to benefit themselves.

• NOVEMBER 01

Readers are outraged at the government's tough new policy on asylum seekers - and Labor's compliance.

• OCTOBER 31

Readers discuss the accident at Dreamworld, with several highly critical of Ardent Leisure's handling of the tragedy.

• OCTOBER 30

In light of the suicide of school principal Mark Thompson, readers discuss the ever-increasing stress on teachers.

• OCTOBER 29

Readers are angry that yet another politician - this time, state Labor MP Steve Herbert - has rorted the system. Some are calling for his resignation or sacking.

• OCTOBER 28

Will the deliberate regime of neglect and cruelty continue until officials are prosecuted under international law?

• OCTOBER 27

Voters are turning to fringe political parties because they feel they are getting a raw deal

• OCTOBER 26

Readers put forward three measures that would curb rising house prices - cutting immigration and ending negative gearing and the capital gains tax concession

• OCTOBER 25

Readers call on the federal government to start funding major infrastructure to help service new estates in outer suburban areas

• OCTOBER 24

Readers discuss the controversial speech by a Melbourne High School student and the principal's actions and response.

• OCTOBER 23

Readers express outrage at politicians who continue to use generous interpretations of electorate business to claim expenses.

• OCTOBER 22

Readers complain about secretiveness and lack of accountability of councillors and staff.

• OCTOBER 21

Readers warn politicians against moving to far to the right.

• OCTOBER 20

Readers are outraged at the illegal demolition of a historic pub in Carlton and are demanding tough penalties.

• OCTOBER 19

Readers express outage and dismay at the incarceration of asylum seeker children in offshore detention camps.

• OCTOBER 18

Readers discuss different modes of transport in Melbourne, including a rail link to the airport, slow and over-crowded trams and electric buses.

• OCTOBER 17

Readers discuss the difficulties – and shocking abuse – that the disabled and elderly may face.

• OCTOBER 16

Readers ponder Australia's national character in light of our treatment of refugees.

• OCTOBER 15

Readers discuss aged care facilities, including problems, and the role of the Aged Care Complaints Commissioner.

• OCTOBER 14

Readers discuss whether Essendon players knowingly cheated, and also whether Jobe Watson should return his Brownlow medal.

• OCTOBER 13

Readers plead with both major parties to introduce a more humane approach to innocent victims

• OCTOBER 12

Nations of the world are no longer going to look to the US for leadership following this election campaign.

• OCTOBER 11

We need to factor in all relevant costs when talking about affordable energy.

• OCTOBER 10

Readers discuss Senator James Paterson's controversial suggestion to sell Jackson Pollock's artwork Blue Poles.