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The Border Watch : November 6th 2013
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8 OPINION EDITORIAL WITH debate over the region’s water budget blueprint continuing to make headlines today, it appears the nine-year saga may not be close to a resolution any time soon. The forestry plantation sector today has called on the irrigation industry - which is a powerful agriculture sector - to accept the cuts proposed in the blueprint so the plan can fi nally be put to bed. This follows farming leader Tony Beck throwing a spanner in the works at the 11th hour and calling for the forestry buffer to be scrapped because of proposed heavy cuts to irrigation. Wattle Range farmer Daryl Croser has also come out fi ring over the plan and has described the water budget as being biased towards forestry. Mr Croser - who is speaking on behalf of a group of irrigators - also feels the sector is bearing the brunt of the cuts. But despite these concerns, it also must be remembered that the forestry industry is also being hurt under the controversial plan. For the fi rst time in history the plantation sector will be forced to pay around $800,000 each year in water levies to grow new plantation estates. Importantly, the plantation sector has also agreed to forego more than 42,000ha of the previously agreed plantation threshold. While it may appear that some in the two sectors are at loggerheads over the plan, they must come together to fi nd a solution to the ongoing impasse. The water allocation plan must be implemented to give both the plantation sector and the irrigation industry certainty moving forward so both sectors can grow and plan for the future. But with millions of dollars of water entitlements and primary production at risk under the plan, the response from farmers is hardly surprising. However what must be remembered is that a fair balance must be struck between forestry and irrigators given the importance of both industries to the regional economy. With tensions undoubtedly running high, let’s hope a compromise can be reached and Water Minister Ian Hunter will make the right decision for the region. VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au COMMENT No excuse for violence or abusive behaviour in a relationship KEEPING SA SAFE POLICE KEE PO LIM FOR A LIMESTONE COAST ASSISTANCE CONTACT 131 444 DOMESTIC or family violence is an issue Limestone Coast Police take very seriously and the reality is around 90pc of perpetrators are male. SCOTT GROUP OF COMPANIES 538600 8 - The Border Watch, Wednesday, November 6, 2013 CLAIRE MOSSOP Penola I won a $2 sweep and a $5 sweep at the Patrick of Coonawarra luncheon. DAVID KOSZARSKI Binnum No, I backed Hawkspur and Green Moon, but I got a winner in a sweep at the Frances Hotel. ANNE JOHNSON Penola I got third with Mount Athos in a sweep at the Patrick of Coonawarra luncheon. Sufferers of domestic violence will often live with the problem without seeking assistance in the hope their partner will change, or it may be out of the fear of the unknown should they leave. Victims are also often concerned for their safety or the safety of their children because often their partner has threatened them with violence if they go. Domestic violence is not just punching, pushing, grabbing or slapping. It is also: ●Sexual violence: including rape or degrading sex. ●Financial abuse: including withholding money or the victim not being allowed to work and or not being allowed money for personal needs. ●Social abuse: including forbidding use of the family car, isolating a partner from family or friends, eavesdropping on conversations and constantly checking phone records. ●Verbal and psychological abuse: including constantly belittling, threats, blackmail, interrogation, hurting pets, having affairs, constant put downs. There are many forms of behaviour that constitutes domestic violence. Perpetrators will often use a number of behaviours to ensure compliance or control over their partner. There are many myths about domestic violence, including that it is the victim’s behaviour that brings on abuse or that domestic violence only occurs in low socioeconomic areas. There is no excuse for violent or abusive behaviour within a relationship and domestic violence is experienced in all facets of our community. Have your say. STREET SWEEPER Th e Border Watch values your opinion. If you have a view or wish to comment on any community issue we would like to hear from you. Fortunately, in Mount Gambier there are several services available to people who would like assistance in this area. These include the Limestone Coast Domestic Violence Service, which can be contacted on 8723 1385 or toll free outside Mount Gambier on 1800 631 385. People can also call a national domestic violence assistance service toll free on 1800 800 098. Awareness into the issue is also increasing thanks to groups such as White Ribbon, which will hold several events later this month to increase attention on the issue. Police are available 24 hours a day on 131 444 for non-urgent matters or 000 in an emergency. Police encourage and support all victims of domestic violence to contact police and to seek help and intervention. Acting Sergeant Paul Scicluna Limestone Coast Police Crime Prevention Please write to: The Editor P.O. Box 309 Mount Gambier SA 5290 Fax 8725 8431 Email: editor@tbw.com.au Preference will be given to letters less than 200 words. Longer letters will be subject to editor’s discretion. All letters must carry author’s full name and address. Include a daytime telephone number for verification. The Border Watch reserves the right to edit letters for legal purposes and space restrictions. Did you back a winner in the Melbourne Cup yesterday? BW465521
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