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Taking a wrecking ball to the MCG a terrible waste
Readers react to attempts to rebuild and repurpose Melbourne landmarks, and horrific reports on life inside Gaza.
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Empty rooms pile up as garden state abandoned
Readers react to the trend for houses in new suburbs to cover more of the block and to leave less space for trees
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Les Twentyman gave hope to those who felt hopeless
Readers celebrate the life of the western suburbs social worker who helped change lives through his advocacy and indefatigable hands-on help.
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Where does Liberal contender for Kooyong stand on voters’ concerns?
Readers discuss Liberal Party “royalty” and fresh candidate for Kooyong, Amelia Hamer’s ability to claw back the affluent Melbourne seat.
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Rent hikes and land squeeze puts pressure on city hubs
Readers react to plans for ten Melbourne urban centres earmarked for “housing density swell”.
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ALP’s roiling policies alienate its supporters
Readers are shocked by the ALP’s backdown on issues close to many ALP voters’ concerns - the treatment of detainees, its approval of new coal mines and gas fields, and its watering down on proposed emissions.
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Crown casino: A litany of wrongdoings, but the gambling rolls on
Readers write that most people or small businesses would be charged and jailed for some of the misdeeds Crown Casino has racked up and ask why it has got off so lightly.
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Fight for home ownership will fail without bigger changes
Readers react to the push for housing affordability, tax concessions for homeowners and the shortage of tradies.
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Kate conspiracies shine light on chit-chat dangers
Readers react to the many mea culpas that have followed Princess Catherine’s cancer announcement.
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Many voices on power sources, present and future
Nuclear, gas, hydrogen, or burning wood for heating: readers discuss these power sources in a warming world.
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Victoria’s ‘Presidential’ politics problem
Readers discuss the “iron fist” centralised culture of the Victorian Premier’s office established under former premier Dan Andrews, and its ongoing effects.