We have been forced to increase production by the ever-increasing municipal rates and the outrageous price of water on our livestock, not by the threat of climate change.

I accept that climate change is going on, as it always has been as historians will confirm. A good example of a hot period is the colonisation of Iceland, Greenland and Vineland by the Vikings in the 800s.

OLIVER GUTHRIE

Ballarat

I HAVE been wondering for some time, as the opening of the newly refurbished town hall is due soon, are we going to see the removal of the monstrosity which is up on the top of the front facade of the hall in Wilson Street?

The corrugated iron looks like scrap which ended up there as a result of a cyclone.

It greatly detracts from the overall appearance of the building and, after all the money spent on the upgrades, it would be nice for everyone to be proud of this building.

I’ve heard other similar comments over the years and wonder what present readers think?

LYN MANN

Horsham

THE Member for Lowan has decided we need to ‘cull’ the kangaroo population.

I believe in culling, but Emma Kealy has the wrong definition.

She seems to be a bit bloodthirsty with her attitude.

Ms Kealy then says farmers should be given licences to cull the kangaroos on their property. That to me is not culling. All kangaroos would be shot.

I know they eat out areas but I hope Ms Kealy doesn’t start an all out war against the Aussie icon.

Ms Kealy wants to make it permanently open season.

I would like to know the outcome of this meeting with local government.

Culling to me should be for old and sick animals. Wake up Australia to this type of governing.

ALAN WETTON

Ararat

I’M writing to suggest a place for people (young teenagers) in particular, similar to a games place, like Time Zone in Geelong.

It is an excellent location for young people and family entertainment.

I feel that it will give young people something to do and will discourage unhealthy behaviours in the community.

I’ve lived in Horsham a long time and my grandchildren spend a lot of time at the skate park.

I think a games venue would be of benefit to teenagers, in particular hoping that consideration will be taken and thought about.

MARCIA FORSTER

Horsham

IS, and or has, graffiti been legalised or condoned in Ararat courtesy of Ararat Rural City Council, with regards to pavement painting in front of the town hall?

Digital advertising was outlawed on the facade of the hall years ago, as it detracted from the look of our so-called historic building. Shame on council and commiserations to all ratepayers. Or is this part of the long awaited mulit-million dollar upgrade of the town hall precinct?

I would also like to bring to everyone’s attention the disabled parking bay’s emblems.

These were recoloured by artists, who have strategically painted what appear to be guns on the armrests of both chairs. I do hope we can be enlightened on all of this.

G. SPENCER

Ararat