With regard to the Sunraysia Daily article.
Whilst contemplating his navel, maybe the Member for North Western Province Barry Bishop may come to realise that Southern is not just a one route (MQL/MEL) airline. Could it be this inward looking attitude even permeates through the airline itself.
In spite of this matter being so poorly handled by Southern's equally Sydneycentric parent, this is no excuse for responding in kind to them. Oh well, he is a politician, so understanding the bigger picture is a pretty tall ask.
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