Importance of good media
If you look at news reports across all forms of media this day and age, and in the past, you can find them partially if not fully responsible at times for all manner of incidents.
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They can cause stock markets to crash, they can ruin celebrity's careers, and they can instill panic, all for the sake of a story.
If you open the Bendigo Advertiser dated August 6, you will not only find the negatives of crime and COVID-19, but you will also find some nice stories such as 'Dry July' and 'The Great Stupa'.
Some media outlets though need to be accountable for what they telecast or publish, surely there is a line between good journalism and just trying to get a story out there no matter how true it is.
For instance, I watched the telecast on Wednesday with the Premier with regards to reducing the output of meat, chicken, and fish producers, namely abattoirs and places like that.
He clearly stated that the government was working with the industries on a solution.
Well, the next morning all over the news they are talking 'Meat Shortages' because nobody has heard anything yet.
I bet if you check out the shelves of local supermarkets today you will find they had an impact.
James Howden, Ascot
Contract labour use needs change
In response to David from Kangaroo Flat and his question about contract workers, his query should be directed to the federal government. Industrial relations and the conditions under which employees can be hired is controlled by the Fair Work Act.
At the moment Hazeldene's or any other business is free to decide what sort of contract they choose to hire their workers.
It is this "freedom" given to employers by law that has been recognised as the main reason for the rapid spread of the virus.
Whilst any individual politician from any political party can advocate for change it can't happen unless the Federal parliament changes what's in the Fair Work Act.
Kevin Ward, Preston
Visiting Bendigo from afar thanks to technology
Despite Lockdown, I visit Bendigo at least once a week from London.
How?, Thanks to YouTube, and the excellent train video of the journey to Bendigo from Melbourne I am a regular visitor.
It's a great video, and one I would recommend to all.
I visited Bendigo in the 1970s and 80s, and have great memories.
Phillip Brannon, London UK
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