Passionate Calls & Congrats

This week I got a lot of calls – the most I’ve had since being the local journo here. Some people called to inform me about the native wildlife.

“There’s no crocs out there… or pigs!” the caller exclaimed. He was calling to express his thoughts about a street interviewee that he thought was incorrect, who mentioned crocs and pigs in Wujunga.

Then yet another one more ringing to tell me that the Telstra shop closing is not good and I should write about that, as well as putting in a story to get a second bridge.

I love it! Why? Because it means after two months, people trust me enough to share their views, whether getting passionate as they do or sharing some honest opinions. It’s terrific (and fun). Means, I’m making inroads.

On the flip side, I’ve also had people reach out with story ideas, some of which I’ve implemented eg: The Post Office turning 100. Keep ‘em coming!

I’ve also had people text or email to congratulate me on a piece I wrote and shared. My Editor’s Note from two weeks ago received a lot of praise for example.

While I can do nothing about the Telstra shop closure (I wish I could), what I can be is your eyes and ears in the hopes you feel seen and heard. Besides, if there’s one thing I’ve learned about big business, sadly, they don’t care about you, only your money. While I may have the power of the written word, you have the power to vote with your wallet.

Something I can do, however, is take on board what you say and act on it. Even though waving a magic wand to have a second bridge is beyond my powers within these pages, if enough people want it, I’ll write about it. A voice for many in the hopes to bring about change.

This isn’t my paper, it’s yours. Keep the calls, texts and emails flowing, and let’s see what we can achieve together.

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