Re: Trader tattle boosts hopes for Bacchus Marsh coal mine (Moorabool Weekly, September 11):
As a Bacchus Marsh local of 40 years’ standing, it seems to me that Mantle Mining and Exergen are trying to create what will be the biggest investment project in the history of the Marsh. They are talking about investing a billion dollars and creating 1000 well-paid jobs. The flow-on benefits to other Bacchus Marsh businesses would be significant.
Adam (via web)
What [Friends of the Earth spokesman] Cam Walker fails to realise is the great job opportunities that will become available to BM residents who are struggling with high unemployment — particularly youth unemployment. Jobs Please (via web)
What jobs? This is all hype to bolster share prices.
Digger (via web)
Re: City status: Melton shakes off shire tag (Melton Weekly, September 11):
I’m so excited at the thought of Melton growing to more than 241,000 people. I think we’ve all got so much to look forward to, and fabulous opportunities to help mould our new city.
Ashleigh Heaviside (via web)
When were Melton’s residents asked? Last I heard there was a majority against this change. Now all the stationery and signage has to be changed. Who will pay for that? Ralf Schumann (via web)
