the west and north never used to be so ghetto and run down, it’s so heartbreaking to see

I think the loss of rates revenue from the now closed manufacturing and defence facilities has left these councils poor

pokies and gambling has not helped communities either

If I were in the council I’d be applying for every grant, state and federal, that I could

and would do my best to drive out pokies

nothing will stop the centuries old prejudices but standards of living can be raised and opportunities nurtured