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Elmer Funke Kupper

Councils should fix potholes, not try to save the world

It's time that local public services lost the grandiose name and trappings of 'government'.

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Scott Morrison won the federal election because the “quiet Australians” want a prime minister who brings some common sense back into politics. These Australians don’t protest, but they do pay attention. Thank goodness.

Stick with the road repairs.  Nick Moir

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Elmer Funke Kupper is a former chief executive officer and private investor. Connect with Elmer on Twitter.
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