Saturday, May 24, 2025

LETTERS

LETTERS

Donate and subscribe if you like the ‘South Sydney Herald’ as much as I do 

Do you like your South Sydney Herald (SSH) as much as I do? Do you have some spare cash to help the South Sydney...

Buses excessive and loud

The constant noise of buses travelling up and down Raglan Street, Waterloo, is only suited to main roads. The buses are a noxious imposition...

Transport accessibility matters

I have twice seen passengers in wheelchairs, from buses that terminate in Gibbons Street, stop, unable to continue up the hill to Lawson Place....

‘It’s time to end homelessness’

August 7 to 13 is Homelessness Week, a time to draw attention to the problem of homelessness and the solutions. The theme of Homelessness Week,...

Healthy food choices

Recently, I had a long spell in hospital. There were times when it wasn’t fun, but my job there got done and I’m on...

Underdiagnosis and undertreatment of women with heart disease

This February is REDFEB, heart awareness month. In addition to encouraging people to wear red and donate, Heart Research Australia is raising awareness about...

‘Look up. Listen Up. Let me be’ campaign to safeguard people with low or no vision

This International White Cane Day, Guide Dogs Australia’s ‘Look up. Listen Up. Let me be.’ campaign is urging the community to be more aware of how...

Third la Nina is coming – Red Cross resources to help you prepare for disaster

The declaration of a third la Nina has hit flood prone communities hard, particularly Lismore. Thousands of people remain homeless and living in temporary...

‘City’s double standard feels divisive’

We read the article in the South Sydney Herald about the City of Sydney council banning advertisement of fossil fuel, which is commendable. But we find...

Get walking with your four-legged friend this PAWGUST

As more of us return to working at the office, a new survey by Guide Dogs Australia reveals that three in five dog owners have worried...

The Smith Family – ‘Humbled by generosity to 2022 Winter Appeal’

I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation to everyone across NSW who supported The Smith Family’s 2022 Winter Appeal. At a time when Australians...

Sydney University backs Refugee Language Program

The Refugee Language Program has been an important support for refugees and asylum seekers for two decades, and remains as vital as ever –...

Join us at the forefront – Club Weld: assist neuro-diverse musicians

You can support neuro-diverse musicians to make wonderful music by donating to Club Weld. Established in 2015, Club Weld is recognised by music curators and critics...

Honouring our mental health heroes – who will you nominate?

The goal of the Australian Mental Health Prize is to acknowledge those who are doing innovative work in areas such as advocacy, research or community service. Who will you nominate?

Red Shield Appeal vital to help people trapped in ‘shadow pandemic’ of DFV

In 2022, Giving to the Red Shield Appeal is vital to ensure The Salvation Army can continue its services to people trapped in the “shadow pandemic” – the increase in family and domestic violence that’s destroying lives

Back to School Appeal ‘thank you’ from The Smith Family

I’m writing to express my deep appreciation to everyone across New South Wales who supported The Smith Family’s 2022 Back to School Appeal. Our vision...

Australian Red Cross flood recovery grants now open

I write to let readers who were impacted, or who know of people who were hit, by the devastating recent Queensland and New South...

Speaking out against the Religious Discrimination Bill

This open letter to the SCEGGS Darlinghurst Community urges its members to speak out against the Religious Discrimination Bill currently being discussed in the...

Change is needed: A warning from Covid’s ground zero in aged care

New battle lines must be drawn, or Australian aged care risks defeat in the battle against Covid says CEO of Baptist Care in this open letter to the Prime Minister calling for change.

Help fight Australia’s biggest killer this February

Every 10 minutes an Australian suffers a heart attack. Sadly, many do not survive with 48 Australians dying every single day from heart disease...

‘Keep Clear and Carry On’ campaign to keep white cane users safe

It has been revealed that over 70 per cent of Australian white cane users are put in danger by “everyday” objects.* Common objects like cars...

Regain control with the Red Cross Get Prepared App

As people continue to suffer the mental health effects of the pandemic Red Cross is reminding readers there are things they can do now...

Covid crisis highlights need for Arts and Creative Industries reform

Across the arts community the impact of Covid-19 is catastrophic. Venues have shut their doors with little or no notice and organisations have been forced to cancel their programs and activities. It's time the Federal Government stepped in with real support.

Rethink Year 12 return – an open letter to the NSW Premier

Since the NSW government’s announcement that HSC students and school staff would return to school on August 16, the Independent Education Union of Australia,...

No need for empty transit buses along Raglan Street

Why the senseless burning of fossil fuels and pollution of our lovely neighbourhood? The three transit bus services 301, 302 and 303 were introduced in late...

Give $24FOR24 to support children with cancer

The impact of Covid-19 has hit communities around the world hard this year, particularly those with significant health issues such as cancer. For families...

Be aware of 1.5 metre distance this White Cane Day

On International White Cane Day (October 15), we at Guide Dogs NSW/ACT want to highlight the need for awareness of white canes. White Cane Day...

Is there a future for transport rolling stock manufacture in NSW?

Incendiary comments by the NSW Premier about the capacity of NSW to manufacture passenger transport vehicles have ignited a wider debate about the future...

National Pain Week resources help to combat and explain chronic pain

Chronic pain affects over 3.2 million Australians and is arguably one of the world’s fastest growing conditions. It can significantly impact a person’s quality of life...

Ninety-seven-year-old dog walking the 50 kilometres for MS

Dear South Sydney Herald team and readers, My name is Ralph, I am a Maltese Shitzu living in Brighton in Melbourne and I have just...

Bushfire chiefs offer terms of reference

Across Australia bushfires have killed 33 people and an estimated one billion native animals since September. About 2,500 homes have been destroyed and more...

Who are you wearing red for this Valentine’s Day?

This February, we invite Australians to get involved with Wear Red Day for someone close to their heart to help keep families together for longer.

Neighbourly correspondence

The University of Sydney VC responds to a former local resident whose letter was published on the SSH website last month. We include both letters here.

Thanks and giving at Alexandria Scout Hall

On behalf of a grateful community I would like to thank the leaders of Alexandria Scout Hall who have created a thriving hub of activity for local kids.

Sydney University is back with its axe

There is a fine grove of tallowwood trees growing on Sydney University’s Shepherd Street car park. It has been there some 22 years, long...

Objections to tree removals

I write on behalf of neighbours and concerned community members about recent notices to remove the trees on Lawson Street.

Dated thinking of marketers and developers

Long-time residents will remember when the Redfern Shopping Centre had its name changed to Surry Hills Shopping Centre because the reputation of Redfern was...

Held hostage on Manus and Nauru

My story is not so unusual. My father was always grateful to New Zealand for taking him in, for welcoming him. I don't blame the...

Support UN resolution on violence in Myanmar

I would like to let people know how upset and angry I am about the situation in Rakhine state (Myanmar). Reports of rape, torture...

Threat to displace tenants from their homes

The structure of the discussion, unfortunately, accurately replicated the gentrification that threatens to displace the public housing tenants from their homes.

Aboriginal housing in Redfern

Darlington/Redfern has been my home for 18 years.

David’s Place on the move

After 13 years David’s Place at 17 Little Albion Street will be moving to St Canice’s Catholic Church near Kings Cross.

Postcard from Singapore

This building is “8 @ TradeHub 21”. It’s one of many similar buildings in Singapore.

South Sydney vs Brisbane – major issues

This was an absolutely abysmal refereeing performance

Aboriginal housing on The Block

Congratulations to the Aboriginal Housing Company on producing plans which allow the ownership of the site to remain in AHC hands.

Sydney a ‘playground of an elite’

According to the review, when the public system was being developed in the 1950s and 1960s, the majority of tenants included family members who...

A fair go for all

Our country's success is built on this very idea of a "fair go" for all, a notion underpinned by the very basic principle of...

White Cane Day

Although we understand there are many reasons why people wait, such as not realising their vision is limiting their mobility, relying on family members...

Proud to be gay and Christian

I don’t like homophobic people coming along and saying something different from what I know to be true in my own experience – that...

Responsible citizens

Perhaps it is dawning on us that the problems in our world are becoming too great to be left in the hands of a...