Those which failed to manage this became subject to disease and devastation.

In countries and areas where waste management is considered a low priority due to failing finances, livability is at an all time low and visitor numbers have dried up.

This adversely affects the money and overseas currency brought in.

Tourists are unlikely to visit an area where there is stinking rubbish everywhere.

It is heartening to see citizens taking an interest in waste management.

It is the most important job on our local agenda.

State governments have laid down some guidelines such as halving the waste going to landfill (red bin), with local councils seeking the best options, but of course most systems need readjustments.

Local government is a child of the state and is required to act according to directions and appropriate legislation.

Within that framework, we democratically elect our councillors to evaluate a situation and make decisions on our behalf.  

They do not get paid a salary but are awarded an allowance to help with their expenses.

It is not really accurate to infer that councillors are employed by ratepayers, as rates are only a part of the council’s income.

Perhaps the Albury City Council could admit that public consultation is not its strong point.

And for those citizens who are complaining bitterly – maybe they could attend council meetings and read the reports, most of which are available at the libraries and online from the council website.

It seems that our rubbish collection system needs some adjustment to allow for major holiday periods and visitor numbers.

Forgive me for thinking that there are only two candidates competing for Indi in the upcoming federal election.

At least that is what The Border Mail's David Johnston would have us believe in his article on December 31. 

Heaven forbid should we, the public, be given a view of all the other candidates.

No wonder Indi has been the forgotten electorate for so long when it comes to funding or any important decisions; because it has been a safe Liberal seat for so long. 

That was until Cathy McGowan narrowly defeated Mirabella in the last election.

Well the next election does have more than two candidates and it's about time the other candidates received some recognition in our local paper. 

Indi is a far reaching electorate, from Corryong in the north to Kinglake and Woodspoint in the south, covering some 28,567 sq kilometres. 

After attending my local GP for a badly injured foot, I was referred to Albury Hospital for assessment by an orthopaedic surgeon due to open wounds, which she felt could be infected to the bone.

The treatment I received from all staff at the hospital, from reception and triage to the doctors and nurses was prompt, courteous, professional, and exemplary.

People on the Border should be extremely proud and privileged to be have Albury Wodonga Health looking after their health needs.

The Border Mail is pleased to announce it will run a weekly Letter of the Week competition - the lucky winner receives a double pass from Regent Cinemas Albury. 

Email submissions to: letters@bordermail.com.au. Winners will be announced on Saturdays.