Simple solution to mall problems
I was in Hamburg a few years ago, where there was a problem with louts gathering at the main train station.
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The problem was fixed by playing classical music. Maybe a bit of Mendelssohn in the mall!
Brendan O'Donoghue, Strathfieldsaye
Mall a blight on Bendigo’s CBD
When will the city council realise that throwing money at the mall is doing nothing to fix the issues surrounding the mall.
One must ask, have malls had their day? Bulldoze the lot, returning the traffic and thus allow people to park and shop. What was once a pleasant meeting place is avoided by all except those who have to go there.
This, in turn, affects all of central Bendigo. Once the only place I would shop, I now only go there if I have to. I believe this would benefit the traders. It would also discourage anti-social behaviour.
Bendigo is a beautiful city.
Jim Gilmore, Kangaroo flat
Girton needs to move with the times
“Education for Life” was the first marketing message that popped up when I had a quick look at Girton Grammar's website, and I'd love to know what sort of “life” they're aware of beyond the school gate.
Post-millennial Gen Z will lead a world where you need to stand out to fit in. A world where the “disruptors” are the business successes.
Where if you don't continually evolve you'll be left behind.
Angus McCormack is a strong example of a Gen Z leader and innovator (at first glance - what a sharp take on the dress code!).
Unfortunately, Girton Grammar's response is an example of an institution that's getting left behind.
Millicent Bainbridge, Mt Eliza
Spirit star’s departure a big blow
I was so sad to hear that Kelly Wilson has decided to leave the Spirit basketball club, but I congratulate her on her career so far and wish her all the best for the future. But I am so very disappointed to see that it has taken one season for the board to completely decimate this once strong and successful women’s basketball team.
Vera Gerber, Bendigo
Safe Schools Program is social engineering
In response to Julian Regan’s letter (May 9) regarding the puzzlement of Helen Leach’s concerns regarding Safe Schools Program. I would say Helen Leach’s concerns are those of a vast number of parents/grandparents throughout Australia. Her concerns regard evidence that is in the federal government’s enquiry into all aspects of the SSCA program.
This came about only after widespread concerns to over 40 members of federal parliament. Also, all schools throughout the Bendigo region (to their credit) will not use the program, likewise all Catholic schools throughout Australia have been advised also not to use this radical program.
Mr Regan mentions bullying. As for more evidence, Roz Ward, co-ordinator of the program, has openly stated (The Australian, March 22) that the program is not about bullying, but about gender and sexual diversity.
As for his support of the premier Daniel Andrews’ stand he himself supports the program which directs students to adult online communities and pornographic websites, sex shops, gay bars etc, as reported by George Christenson MP in federal parliament on February 25.
It is expected most parents expect schools to safely educate their children, but this has now all changed due to certain radical groups working underground towards social engineering. As I write, the situation in the USA shows open revolt in some states towards these agendas.