I have never believed that religious groups and right-to-life advocates should dictate an outdated law, penned by men, during a very oppressive time for women.

If you believe in god, or the right for life, that is your choice and no one on this earth will say you have to go down the path of abortion, or your own death, for that matter.

I, however, would like to have the same choices without being branded a murderer, or go to jail for my decisions.

Now let's see the assisted dying bill brought in, like in Western Australia.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is attempting to raise revenue to satisfy expected short falls with the planned Batemans Bay Aquatic Centre to satisfy a couple of the councillors' election promises.

The $1.3 million from the Moruya Racecourse going in the council's general fund bucket of money may assist with the expected talked about shortfall. But it's the area's residents' money, in reality.

Our online story about the effect of the drought on wildlife drew several responses:

I own a smash repairs in Batemans Bay and have had a sharp increase in kangaroo hits being towed in. It's definitely to do with lack of water, so moving closer in but I also notice those around my house have young ones and another in the pouch. They are breeding like wildfire. Drive safely but try to remember hitting a kangaroo is horrid ( have hit four myself ), but do not swerve as you can have a head-on or hit a solid tree if you do.

I required urgent attention and spoke to registered nurse, Oliver, on the GP hotline. He was professional, informative and advised me to go to hospital. I am 67 and had not been in hospital for 30 years. Given reports of waiting times and under funding, I wondered what would happen. I was admitted immediately to Moruya's emergency department. It was a hive of activity. Staff were working hard to process many patients. Nurses and a doctor evaluated me. Under pressure, they were friendly and empathetic. I was impressed. I thought: "Could I do such a job?" No. It takes a special person. I admired their commitment. The doctor with the Scottish accent gave me a warm smile before dashing off. I was there for three hours and the pace never slowed. Next stop was the observation ward.There I understood how lucky we are to have such a health system. It functions with a lack of funding and on the good will of all the staff I encountered and those in the background. A distressed patient was wheeled in, surrounded by staff. Curtains were closed as I listened to the laboured breathing of a seriously ill person. A nurse apologised: "Sorry you have to hear this." Later, the nursing manager asked after us. The staff ran on full throttle, equipment was brought in, a woman directed as drugs were administered, the ECG signal filled the air with its statement of life. More doctors arrived, one with a mobile phone glued to his head as he paced, talking to Canberra. A helicopter was called. Under the apparent chaos was a focused team. Whoever was leading did this patient and Moruya hospital's reputation a great service. The patient was stabilised. The doctor emerged with a serious look. It takes a special kind of person. The doctor with the phone touched her on the shoulder: "Good job!", but she just kept walking. Maybe they say "we are just doing our job".

I was treated extremely well. How lucky am I to have been born in Australia. I hope our public health system can be maintained and improved. Thanks to all the staff.