OILS AINT OILS

Last week in Canberra was not the week to be shedding clothes in the open. Winter was starting to take its grip (some say it never lets go!) and budget talk dominated discussions.

Dear Sir,

 In just under 50 days, your readers and every Australian will be burdened with the world's biggest carbon tax.

Regulatory authorities must act quickly to prevent the decimation of the Australian olive industry according to The Nationals Senator for New South Wales John Williams.

Labor has again used the transport industry as its whipping boy by clawing back more of the fuel tax rebate.

Parents throughout New England are being asked to give feedback on how they view the internet and how the technology is used by their family.