Congratulations to the instigators and local support of the recent successful rally at Harbourview Reserve, as was featured in last week’s issue of Port Lincoln Times.
The newspaper report however did not mention that support groups from the other four reserves up for consultation (Oswald Drive, Seaview Park, Chapman Street and Trigg Street) attended this rally as well, supporting Harbourview Reserve and simultaneously creating an awareness of their own fight to save their respective spaces.
We are all hurting at the potential loss of each of our valued green spaces and struggle to understand why these essential areas have been targeted by our council.
Surely development on the many council-owned, highly vegetated, scrub areas – which currently create an immense fire hazard to our city – is a more preferable option.
Ann Starke, Port Lincoln
Ripping off consumers
Australian households, and small businesses, seem to have been the ones who have borne the brunt of the ongoing cost of living crisis.
While they have faced high interest rates on home loans, high electricity prices, exorbitant food costs, increasing fuel charges and low wage rises, other sections of our community have been immune to its impacts.
Banks and electricity wholesalers have posted record profits, CEOs and senior government officials have received significant salary increases and charges, rates and levies have continued to rise.
Now we read of another hit to consumers (‘Power Price Rip-off’, The Advertiser, June 9), with a charity boss suggesting market operators must intervene to fix the issue.
To continue with a scheme, knowing that it “may be creating costs for consumers, without necessarily delivering benefit” is untenable and should be remedied immediately.
Ian Macgowan, Ceduna
Help shape the future of Australian agriculture
Farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to help shape the future of Australian agriculture by taking part in the Farmer Insights Survey, launched by Farmers for Climate Action (FCA).
The survey is a vital opportunity for farmers to have their voices heard on the challenges, opportunities, and direction of Australian agriculture – particularly in the context of a changing climate.
The insights we gathered from our last national survey were transformative.
More than 700 farmers and industry professionals contributed, and their voices shaped our submission to the federal government’s agriculture and land sector plan.
It also gave FCA a clear mandate on how to most effectively advocate for Australian farmers.
Key findings from the previous survey included:
– 92 per cent of farmers reported changes in seasonal conditions and climate-related on-farm impacts over the past three years
– 71 per cent had already invested in emissions reduction measures on farms
– 64 per cent planned further investment in emissions reduction within the next five years
The survey also identified three major barriers holding farmers back from greater climate action:
– A lack of clear government policies and incentives
– High upfront costs and limited access to finance
– Challenges in measuring and validating emissions and carbon outcomes
This new survey will directly shape FCA’s policy focus, farmer engagement, and government advocacy over the next 12 months.
If you’re a farmer or you work in agriculture, this is your chance to influence real outcomes. Your experience matters – and we’re listening.
The Farmer Insights Survey is open now at farmersforclimateaction.org.au/blog/2025/05/29/farmer-insight-survey-2025 and closes on July 31.
Farmers for Climate Action chief executive officer Natalie Collard
