Kevin Boyce, Garvoc

"Good morning Fido, good dog, how was your sleep, up you get.  NO!!! NOT THERE!!!  Not in our yard, you know the drill, off we go to the Promenade.  Yes, that lovely scenic walk, great views, great spot for a clean out." What should be a place of pride for our local community, is a doggy, boggy disgrace, WOOF!!!

Gary Smart, Warrnambool

Here we go again! (Lenny Clarke, The Standard, March 8). Another indigenous Australian whining and blaming everyone else for their problems. "They're stealing our people and putting them in jail" - no Mr. Clarke, “your people” keep breaking the law and getting put into jail. What about a different, no doubt novel approach - indigenous Australians stop using excuses and start taking responsibility. Then, we might finally start getting somewhere.

Ian Marr, Allansford

All the claims about things done by the current state government, plus the outburst about what the Liberal National Party government did or failed to do by a sitting government minister fails to admit the truth that it was an ALP lead state government that removed two major passing loopes on the Warrnambool line.  Plus a major goods yard that was always busy and kept much motorised transport off the roads.

James Judd, Colac

Duck season opening weekend brings thousands of Victorian hunters and their families into regional Victoria every year. But the huge boost they provide to our regional economies is under threat because the Andrews Labor Government continues to push its anti-hunting agenda. Daniel Andrews and Jaala Pulford appear to be undermining the credibility of the Game Management Authority (GMA) by refusing to adequately support it. Strong enforcement requires a multi-agency response to ensure the small number of people who choose to break the rules face the full force of the law. Instead, Daniel Andrews and Jaala Pulford are using the GMA as a scapegoat to explain Labor’s failure to stand up for Victoria’s more than 130,000 recreational and professional hunters. Duck hunting is a legitimate recreational activity, but Victorian hunters are being penalised by a Labor Government desperate to keep the Greens on side.

Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals

Warrnambool is once again warming up to get active through the Premier’s Active April challenge, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. I encourage all locals to spring into action and sign up for Active April. It’s a fun and free way to increase our activity and get healthy, and there are some great special offers and prizes. Everyone should enjoy the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle, but research shows this is not the case.  More than 50 per cent of Victorian adults fail to meet the recommended levels of physical activity, while 80 per cent of children don’t exercise enough. The Premier’s Active April is a great place to start - it’s as easy as taking the stairs, walking the kids to school or getting out in the garden. This year’s campaign is encouraging Victorians of all ages and abilities to register and call on their pets as a fun and easy way to increase levels of physical activity. A new personalised “My Local” feature on the website will be introduced to help people in Warrnambool find local activities, events and offers within the community.    Active April is also a great way for workplaces to boost morale around the office, and workplace teams are encouraged to apply. In 2017, we had more than 375 people from Warrnambool participate and we are aiming to beat that number in 2018. With so many great opportunities across Warrnambool to get moving and meet new people, signing up to Active April will be a healthy change you won’t regret. To register, visit www.activeapril.vic.gov.au or follow the campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Registrations are open until April 30. 

Gayle Tierney, MP Western Victoria