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Fri 11 July - It is hard not to wonder how common sense seems to consistently avoid the halls of power. I am not trying to pretend that I have any greater ownership of this important attribute than others but, when it comes to North Head I am just left shaking my head. Whether it is attributes of natural grandeur, aesthetic inspiration, unique habitats and species, Aboriginal sacred sites, first settlement significance or historically significant buildings - North Head has it all. With this sort of backdrop it is almost impossible to understand how the Federal Government could be considering a $21 million redevelopment of its police college on this site at Spring Cove...
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Did anyone in NSW actually vote for the Government that is currenlty running this state? Not only a different leader but most of cabinet - how can tha...
Thank you Mike for making sense of this mess we are all in, it is good to see a politician seeing the pain and hearing the crying out for help. Barack...
Now even the Rural Fire Service is joining in the push to eliminate the people of the northern beaches. Starting the hazard burnoff in such explosive ...
It should not be forgotten in your Manly Matters that St Matthew\'s Manly has a new senior minister in Bruce Clarke. We all wish him well.
I think I have raised this issue before and I can certainly agree that this state is in one of the most difficult political/financial times I have eve...
MIKE - THESE MORONS WHOM YOU HAVE TO FACE DAILY, ARE BEYOND BELIEF. IF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR STATE WERE HAPPENING IN 'PRIVATE ENTERPRISE' THESE PEO...
Save Seaforth Tafe
Now i am completely convinced that this new government has gone mad. They firstly cancel our jetcat services, in turn putting a major strain on the co...
Mike, I must compliment you on a very well researched and presented attempt to stop the ridiculous sham that is the alleged mini budget. Can you confi...
The NSW State Government couldn't even get its T-card right for its beloved "Westies". How can we, those on the peninsula who use the Sydney Harbour B...
Mike, The first thing to do in difficult circumstances is to cut out or greatly reduce all discretionary expenses incl Advertising, consultants,contra...
Land tax hits owners of investment properties, and who in most cases will recover the 25% increase from their tenants. But I have a large industrial p...
This new state government, which professed to be our light in a dark tunnel, have now turned out to be a black cloud hanging over our heads ready to b...
After an appalling review by QC Brett Walker and so little thought of the commuters of the northern beaches it is little surprise that these ill advis...
My disgust of this state government can hardly be greater. I wonder how big a hole in the state finances there would be if the Northern Beaches (NB...
The mini budget announced by the state government today i am glad to say will be the final nail in the coffin for this government. Good ridance. How...
Mike, Currently Manly voters and indeed all voters in NSW are paying a very full price for a very later pizza! One would have thought that with the...
Like Malcolm Young and Bruce O'Toole, I think that something went badly wrong for the people of NSW when Bob Carr signed off on the GST for this state...
We invested in property for a good retirement but we are used as a cash cow for all our hard work.I am thinking of looking in other investments .
Waste of taxpayers money of six billion dollar a year. that stuiped. Spit Brdige needs fximg. and hospitals. every thing.
Like Malcolm Young, I still cannot believe since the change of the Federal Gov't the N.S,W, Treasurers have not addressed the inequity in respect to t...
I have put this question to Mr. Immema and the Shadow finance Minister and no answer as yet. Question: Why is the NSW Labor government not pushing f...
Remember Labor's idea in 1976 to cut fares by 20%? That won Labor the 1976 election with a 1 seat majority. Our State Government really needs to t...
Hi Mike and Greg Along with the high cost to business in the form of business and land taxes, confidence is in my view also falling in this state b...
Thank You Matthew LLoyd and Mike Baird. this could not comt at a better time. This will make a mockery of Sydney nFerries and hopefully lead us all th...
Private enterprise competing for custom in the fast ferry space ... bring it on ! Let the commuters NOT government decide. Life is about choice, not m...
..... Sounds as though the State Government are simply a 'herd of Ostriches' with their heads firmly buried in the sand of ignorance when it comes to ...
I am outraged at this ridiculous proposal and yes i will write to the powers to be opposing it. We are bombarded with rising fuel prices and constantl...
How dare the Government take away our Jetcats. Next thing the NSW Labour Government will want the public to swim to work. This proposal is rediculous...
Crikey Mikey, I am onto this subject like a Seagull onto a Chip..... this is beyond irrational ~ it is INSANE ! Certainly, not a good time to raise...
Anna, we are mobilising the troops and won't give this up without a big fight... cheers Mike
Carlo we are working on a fiscal plan for the state and an alternative plan for the jetcats - hopefully they are both released next week and you might...
hi mike - thanks for raising the issue but it sounds like you might think this is lost? I really hope you and your team can help to rally some respons...
What disgusts me most is that these SOCIALISTS have to find $90 million a day to run the State of NSW and when they need to sell off assets, they look...
Mike - your eletter re State Govt website overspend is surely almost rhetoric. Everything thing the Governmnet does is failure! And yet although it...
Mike and All - Not only is the Ferry Service (or non)service) essential to Manly and the lower Northern Beaches at least but ferry services in general...
Our Jet Cats are howling in protest ; not purring ! MANLY traditionally described as “SEVEN miles from Sydney and a thousand miles from care…….”...
The jetcats stopped being a fast service during peak hours a long time ago. Go to Manly wharf any morning, or Circular Quay in the evening, and you'll...
Digby always good to hear from you ... I think anyone who has been running the service for almost 14 years has probably (!!!!) assumed responsibility ...
I agree Colin - the Jet Cats are totally unsuitable for the task they are expected to do - whoever was behind the decision to buy them is a disgrace
This state government is an absolute disgrace. We're already under-serviced so far as transport options go (never mind health, education and all the ...
Surely the State Government should offer this service to the private sector rather than just scrap it! This could provide a litmus test to see who are...
I think Labor strategy for the two years is starting to emerge. Jettison anything that costs money in non-labor seats - that includes jetcats, buses, ...
Whenyou think it couldn't get any worse. Fast Manly-Sydney services have been an iconic part of Sydney for 30 years. This destroys sustainability (mor...
I liked Mad Magazine as a kid and recall the piece where they lampooned governments banning mainstream advertising on tobacco and highlighting how muc...
Good on you Mike. You have my full support in backing these measures against smoking. Please go one step futher and ensure that somoking offences are...
Having just viewed the planned restructured bus services for the Northern Beaches, again we are regarded as silvertails who don't need effective Publi...
Let's face it, we've paid the price for not being marginal. Rees is no different from Iemma, just more articulate. His exclusion of the Parramatta Riv...
Yes i support the bill against tobacco Mike, my mother was a heavy smoker and in turn contracted cervical cancer which progressed to the bowel and kil...
It seems that every month this year has heralded another ridiculous policy from the NSW Government. I'm just sick and tired of this affecting Northern...
a casual comment on one radio program! well picked up! this is such a critical issue for Sydney. it is not that difficult. keep cars off the road ...
The residents of Manly will lose the jetcats (and probably ferries) because they have excluded all other peninsula residents from parking anywhere in ...
Good on you Mike! Save our Jet cats! Fix the Mis-management. Raise prices if you have to. (Surely in the real world that is how you would get rid...
Hi Lyn, I agree the problenm extends to beyond youth. What we're trying to do is step in early before people spend decades without a home. Regarding t...
The wheels are moving in the right direction with the Coalition`s summit, taking care of our youth. Young people are the future of this wonderful coun...
We represent StreetWork, an organisation that supports youth at risk; many of whom are homeless or are in transient residences. If we can contribute...
......it's not only young, but older homeless people. Just have a look at about 5-6 of them in the bus shelter & park in Gilbert St. They drink/get d...
It always amazes me how easy the government finds it to spend money they haven\'t had to earn - no wonder we have a global financial crisis with this ...
Labor has bungled their website ? Par for the course isn't it? So what else is new?
As usual, the Government have created another white elephant at the cost of $11 million but does nothing for the taxpayer. Another legacy of this inco...
Having used the website once or twice I would agree that it is a waste of money and not well presented. Bear in mind that each Gov't Department has...
Mike lets hope manly can win 2009 premiership. That be very good.
I totally agree with your well meant words about our Manly Hero, Steve Menzies, I first noticed when he stood out, playing with Cliff Lions and Geoff ...
Yes with doom and gloom hanging over our heads it was a well needed boost to all with the amazing win on Saturday night by the Sea Eagles. Cheers and...
Perhaps it may be a good time to reiterate that: "Sport does not build character, it reveals character" If we see people of good character who a...
"Going Slow?....improve the flow...vote Mike for Manly" I haven't forgotten.
Nathan rees have to fix ferris, Increase for ferris is not welcome. waste taxpayers money.
Dear Mike Couldn't agree more. Whilst walking down the Cosro pondering the fate of my shares (and having just put Lotto on !), when I met some old f...
I am not sure about the end of all things positive, but when the pillars of our life, like good government and fundamental financial stability are sha...
The corporate world, banks etc. have certainly missed the boat. they have allowed greed and self indulgence to overrule what is staring them in the ey...
One thing we could all learn from the financial crisis is to live within our means. To listen to our inner instincts and not live on credit. Most of t...
It would have been a different world today if only our financial gurus had followed Ralph Waldo Emerson's advice to "Finish each day and be done with ...
I am looking for passangers as i need my car during the day for meetings. I work in Milsons Point and drive there most days of the week. The times i l...
Thanks Carlo - As always to the point! I have made a public speech on the issues you raise. Here is the link! Cheers Mike http://www.mikebaird.com...
While agreeing with much of your comment Michael about the NSW Labor Government and its woeful mismanagement of the public purse - the real issue that...
I support Richard Barton's suggestion (having seen it in action in Brisbane). Why not have 1 council with 3 wards named Manly, Warringah and Pittwate...
State Governement should installed all school signs . before the next election in two years.
At last the flashing speed signs have been erected on Condamine St. Now we need to get them going on Sydney Road at Balgowlah and many other locations...
Brigid. You are right. "Hard won things are more valuable than those that come too easily," As a professional Heavy Vehicle driver, I see almost 10 ti...
This finanacial misadventure is the perfect opportunity for the Liberal Party to frame a NSW Coucils amalgamation policy. Kennett did it in Vic (Libe...
Given NSW labor government\"s past fiscal management of the state economy it wouldnt surprise me that they invested their surplus tax income in Lehman...
As a once Council Senior Administrator,I cant for the world wonder why the Council Administrators and the State Governments detioration of controls ha...
I know it looks like our state is coming 'unstuck' at the moment and I don't doubt that the overall management of the state has not been good under la...
I totally agree with your sentiments re the Councils' finances . Further, one of the greatest concerns for our State is that families are losing t...
To answer your 'question - what do I think etc'... I think I remember when Councils were elected to direct & control Council staff (including General...
Afraid the other "mob" are too busy putting out fires right at the moment with the "3 Day Police Minister Wonderboy". They are driving politics and p...
I agree Alicia - we need to find out how much we paid (and are still paying) for the Olympics - i despair at those pollies who jump up and down @ 'big...
Congratulations Mike, what an achievement! On behalf of all of us at the Manly Community Centre, we acknowledge your personal committment on behalf o...
What a fantastic outcome. As I commented earlier, it is just inconseivable that such a community asset would NOT be funded by our taxes, our governmen...
Congratulations Mike for firstly having the human compassion to seek out the Health Minister's visit to see the financial and human effort that is so ...
Mike - that's brilliant news about Bear Cottage. As a member of Balgowlah Rotary Club that heavily supports Bear Cottage we are delighted. Next pro...
Hope they don't withdraw this amount as being "let's wait a while" and see where the budget is heading. Remember anything is possible with this mob! ...
Mike - get's the message across but maybe they ned reminding about frequency and reliability! carlo
eMichael, I endorse eveything said in the submission to Sydney Buses re: bus (or lack of) situation. Further to my support here is the comment of the...
I live in Clontarf and catch the E72 or E73 daily and confirm that our household did not recieve any such brochure.
The frequency of services in the Nth Balgowlah and Nth Seaforth is insufficent now ----- the changes should increase the service to these areas