I am at a loss as to how - given the drought, issues of water and food security and the escalating threat of climate change - they could, in good conscience, cast a vote to further exacerbate those issues.

As the parent of two young children in the Highlands, their position on this issue is all the more concerning given the horrific and terrifying Summer we endured in the Highlands.

How can we ensure our children have trust and faith in democracy and politicians' abilities to represent their interests when they have so clearly voted against theirs in this instance?

There is abundant research on the risks CSG poses to our water security, to the climate through fugitive emissions and the ability to safely and productively farm nearby land.

The justification of jobs doesn't cut it, given there is also extensive research and modelling to show that the initial and ongoing job opportunities for regional Australia from renewable energy far outweigh that of CSG.

What will it take for our elected officials to start acting in the interests of job, food, water and climate security for us and our children?

Re Letters: Waste disposal trashed and concern about coal-fired power SHN May 16

Harold's concern is totally justified and council staff - notably starting with the general manager need to remedy this situation immediately.

I proffer a solution: The relative few who are affected be allowed to deposit bagged garbage in appropriate location for nil cost, where that convenience is effected by presentation of normal identification (Drivers License etc) .

Logic: Those people pay their rates that cover all but formal rubbish removal, so if the council bothers to live up to the facade it constantly promotes - take action now and be fair to these people.

After all, the cost to ratepayers is effectively nil, which is one hell of a lot less than paying to be rid of general managers.

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