We unfortunately ranked as the 12th most expensive in which to fly out of 136 countries surveyed.

A study found the cost here was $US29.39 per 100km, compared with Malaysia, the cheapest in which to fly at $US4.18 per 100km.

The government has to address this urgently as in coming months new government-provided security scanning equipment will be installed in a number of regional airports.

Yes, the government will provide the equipment, but the airports are required to pay for the operational expense to run and maintain that equipment.

Regional airports are not money making enterprises like, say, Sydney and Brisbane airports, so one can expect little in the way of fare relief in the near term.

On the day that a return trip to Mount Isa was priced around $1000 return, Jetstar (Qantas' low cost carrier) was offering one way from Brisbane to Melbourne (Avalon airport) trips from $80. Where is the fairness here?

Yes they have more traffic to the major cities but as a service to regional communities lets balance the up the fares more equitably for all consumers regardless where they live or where they travel to or from.

Brendan Wade

We have just had the passing one of our Nation's most successful and popular Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, even his most ardent political opponent's credit him with "Bringing People Together" which he certainly did and most accepted that he successful and popular.

I don't believe this can be said about our present council.

I am referring to the letter from Phil Barwick (Letters to the editor June 29) attacking individuals out in the public.

It brings to mind an old saying "Doth protest too much " or If you can't stand the heat,get out of the kitchen". time to act like leaders, or resign.

As supposed leaders of this community you should never forget that people are entitled to an opinion and are allowed to voice it hence our free media and current debate at a national level - censorship.

A council should bring community together and not tear it apart by personal insults and abuse, shame on you Deputy Mayor.

I would think the community members would be disappointed in how low you have stooped to use this type of media attack because I am sure councilors are paid a very good salary.

Maybe now it would appear if you voice an opinion against the current Council you can expect a verbal attach in front of public or insulted and abused via the paper because you have a different view than council.

We want our community back - we want green grass - we want transparency.

Just my views only- just in case you want to sling some mud

Lesley-Ann Peterson,

Mount Isa

Just a correction on the story "New lease of life planned for disused Mount Isa hall".

The statement the hall was last used by the Italian club was incorrect.

In 2003 the club was used by Mount Isa Dirt Bike club until the land was bought by Alonso.

The club has been working with the Council to return but looking at this there has been a breakdown some what.

Allen Glen,

Mount Isa