• FEBRUARY 22

So-called 'clean coal' is only slightly less polluting than 'dirty coal'.

• FEBRUARY 21

We all need to speak up to end the inhumanity of offshore detention.

• FEBRUARY 20

Readers wonder when the federal government is going to take global warming seriously.

• FEBRUARY 19

Political debate has polarised to a frightening level.

• FEBRUARY 18

I have been under severe strain while attempting to fill in a 32-page application, a 17-page financial circumstances form and another form required as I have received third-party compensation in the past. If someone is homeless, how can they possibly apply for Centrelink support?

• FEBRUARY 17

Public transport is a hot topic, from unloved buses, crowded roads to an airport rail pipe dream.

• FEBRUARY 16

Any compensation scheme must have the ability to adapt and respond to long-term needs.

• FEBRUARY 15

Readers express anger at the disregard politicians have for the truth.

• FEBRUARY 14

Ministers who knowingly mislead the public should resign.

• FEBRUARY 13

Readers discuss the stress caused by Australia Post's poor service.

• FEBRUARY 12

Readers wonder if the real Malcolm was the aggressive one in Question Time.

• FEBRUARY 11

These buildings are a folly from a building, planning and environmental point of view.

• FEBRUARY 10

We do not allow this behaviour in our homes or schools, so why should we take it from them? Why won't I vote for either of you, Mr Shorten and Mr Turnbull? Listen to yourselves and tell me why I should.

• FEBRUARY 9

Medication should be a last resort, argue readers.

• FEBRUARY 8

Readers are disgusted by the self-serving actions of the former Liberal Party senator.

• FEBRUARY 7

Readers discuss President Trump's hostility to the US judiciary.

• FEBRUARY 6

Readers thoroughly enjoyed watching the women's football matches.

• FEBRUARY 5

Joy and concern in reader reactions to the new US President's first week.

• FEBRUARY 04

Readers discuss debacle around Australia's refugee deal with the US and Trump's reaction to it.

• FEBRUARY 03

One of the homeless people said something along the lines of: "I am among friends here. I feel safe. It's my home. I don't want to go away." Whatever the solution, it needs to provide a sense of community for the homeless.

• FEBRUARY 2

Readers express despair at the Prime Minister's lack of principles.

• FEBRUARY 1

Australia must beware being pulled into conflict with China.

• JANUARY 31

Global leaders, including Australia's, must communicate our outrage over the US ban.

• JANUARY 30

Problems in Victoria's provision of mental health care and efforts to fix a 'crippled system'.

• JANUARY 29

Readers are appalled at the insensitivity of the deputy Prime Minister and ask who is being gutless.

• JANUARY 28

There are no political points to be scored here. Only young lives being destroyed beyond any redemption and the public being endangered.

• JANUARY 267

I was thrilled to watch the Australia Day Awards and to be overcome by the humility and generosity of spirit shown by all recipients, past and present.

• JANUARY 26

Sure, we have built cities and infrastructure spanning the country. We are culturally diverse. These are significant, but not unique, achievements. Our natural history is unique. Our emphasis on Australia Day should be on our natural estate.

• JANUARY 25

Readers call for calm and a halt to all the speculation.