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The Age Letters

We need to carefully plan the national grid

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

Readers continue to discuss the expansion of the Snowy Mountains scheme, South Australia's plan for battery storage systems and new power stations, and nuclear energy.

As a cyclist, I have had many near misses

Illustration: David Pope

I ride 250kilometres per week and have had many near misses. Facing death by the wheels of mammoth trucks is part of the experience here, and there are few safe route choices.

The high cost of not having medical tests

Illustration: Michael Leunig

Mechanisms need to be in place to examine widespread rorting of a basically healthy system and patients need to be diligent that their doctors are not over-delivering services.

Lessons in stereotyping, hypocrisy, prejudice

Illustration:
Alan Moir

Having a male nanny has enriched our family life, especially during the years when my male partner worked excessive hours. We are better people for having Jarrod in our lives.

I've struggled. How will the homeless cope?

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

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?