I THINK the people of the Hunter are being dudded by outside forces with more money than sense. A dam that would have provided water security has been knocked on the head. Excess water could have been profitably piped south where it is scarce. The catchment area would have preserved wildlife.
Instead, we get gas exploration, with its dubious history of ‘‘fracking’’ and underground disturbances. Farmland, vineyards and horse studs are being bought out. Instead of selling our wine to China, we let them buy up our assets. The same goes for all that we produce. Coal is king for the moment and what do we get in return? Excuse my French, but rien de rien – meaning nothing at all.
All political parties are in on the act, except possibly the Greens, who lack clout. Australia is for sale to the highest bidder – but it won’t be us who benefits. It will be the multinationals, who don’t give a damn as long as profits keep rolling in and increasing.
Jerry Garland, Warabrook
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