Letters to the Editor: 4 February 2021

Yes, fashion has absolutely changed. I understand what you consider to be inappropriate attire could be considered such in certain situations.

However, I do not agree that it makes anyone less of a woman, nor does it make anyone more deserving of sexual assault; regardless of attire, these things occur.

We can look back historically and ponder the vast amount of attacks that have happened to women wearing conservative toe-length dresses, to pantsuits; it really isn't the problem.

You wake up. No wonder people who are sexually assaulted don't talk about it.

After all, these events are on the rise according to you, but you choose to blame the victim.

Yes we have moved on from the shock of the miniskirt into territory of the high rise bikini, nevertheless, women have worn "skimpier" attire on the top piece of the bikini for a much longer time, that really is not debated.

I myself buy bikinis to cover my bottom, yet due to my bottom being larger, they do that exact same thing.

However, I don't care, because it's my body.

In a setting where one is enjoying the sun and swimming, why do you have to worry about someone else's body?

You talk about offending someone else; yet it's okay for you to essentially blame the victim.

Think before you write.

We have a new Bushfire Centre for Excellence in Nambeelup.

This facility includes a traditional fire program.

We are currently in the Noongar season of Birak, which is the season for burning, due to consistent easterly winds in the morning and westerly winds in the evening.

The tragic east coast fires of 2020 gained international attention due to the massive devastation.

Back burning is inconvenient and disruptive, however the proper managed use of fire in the Australian bush is absolutely essential for a healthy ecosystem.

The traditional mosaic pattern burning system of the Noongar allows the vegetation to become invigorated while preserving the small marsupials and reptiles.

An argument against our current large scale bush burns is that large areas become denuded of wildlife.

The traditional fire methods actually increase biodiversity.

The Bindjareb people have inhabited the Peel region for thousands of years and their knowledge should be encouraged and promoted.

The City of Mandurah's Water and Laser show was a great event. ..I hope this replaces the fireworks.

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