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I sympathise with Michael Texilake's concerns (Letters, July 20), but many of his complaints can effectively be dealt with by existing legal remedies where the conduct is threatening or excessive. A more effective short-term solution to "music, burn-outs, fights and all-night public rampages" may be found in the Summary Offences Act and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act.

The City of Sydney is planning to create another 19 alcohol-free zones in Surry Hills and Redfern, despite criticism the zones simply force people with drinking problems into places where help from social service agencies is not available.

The RLC Tenancy Service appeared in, Sometimes, two into one won't go, Sydney Morning Herald.

Moving out of home for the first time can be a bit like having your first baby. Everyone suddenly seems to be full of unsolicited advice, gadgets they swear you can't live without and embarrassing stories you wish they'd kept to themselves. Have they forgotten that blundering through major life experiences utterly ill prepared is half the fun?

Joanna Shulman, CEO, appeared on Lateline Rent rises flow on to affect the homeless.

Increasing rent prices are driving more employed people into boarding houses, driving out the unemployed and homeless.

Elizabeth Morley, Principal Solicitor, Eliminate unfair practices from the credit industry, Sydney Morning Herald.