What it means to be proud to be Novocastrian

How embarrassing for Sydney Labor candidate Jodi McKay

When candidates make "weasel-word" statements about how they're "local and proud of it", you've got to wonder what it actually means.

Getting your election material printed in Sydney is probably not the best way to show that you're "local and proud of it".

There are FIVE full pages of local printers listed in Newcastle's Yellow pages 2006.

Surely if you're any candidate in Newcastle, supporting local businesses in Newcastle is important.

And, one more thing, why can't candidates print on recycled paper? There's so much impact on our planet during election time, candidates can at least make an effort to ensure that their material is recycled.